Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Primary Care Certificate

Due to the number of different certification organizations and the individual state requirements related to nurse practitioner responsibilities, completion of the adult nurse practitioner specialization or certificate does not imply or guarantee certification or licensure. Students are responsible for the investigation of the qualifications and requirements for certification and/or licensure in their specific location.

At this time, residents of the following states may not enroll in the Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate: Arkansas, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.

Please note: International Students are not eligible to enroll for this program.

As a student in the Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate program, you will participate in clinical practice experiences at multiple health care facilities or clinical sites. The onsite component is designed to provide you with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.

Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information about hours needed to complete the clinical practicum requirement.

Please note that most states require nurses to be nationally certified in order to obtain licensure as a nurse practitioner. Students are responsible for determining whether they will be eligible for state Board of Nursing approval and certification as a nurse practitioner or advanced practice nurse in their state. Students can obtain additional information from their state’s Board of Nursing, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).*