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Program at a Glance
  • Focus on promoting holistic health care to adults and children in a family setting.
  • Onsite clinical practice experiences allow you to apply theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting.
  • Start when it's convenient for you and complete most of your coursework online.
  • The postgraduate certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
COURSE EFFORT 15 Hours per Week
COURSE LENGTH 10 Week Terms
Course Details
CREDITS REQUIRED 60
COST PER CREDIT $420
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Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Postgraduate Certificate Overview

If you're a registered nurse interested in advancing your career, consider earning a postgraduate FNP certificate online at Purdue Global. Courses in our online family nurse practitioner program address how to promote and provide primary care as a member of an interprofessional team and how to improve the availability of evidence-based, culturally relevant health care in diverse communities.

You'll study how to diagnose and manage patients' acute and chronic health problems as well as ways to serve as an advocate for patients.


See the University Catalog for policy and degree plan information specific to this program.

Note: At this time, residents of the following states and territories may not enroll in this program: Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. In addition, international students are not eligible to enroll in this program.

Clinical Practice Experience

As part of the postgraduate certificate program, you will participate in a series of clinical practice sessions at a health care facility or clinical site to gain valuable real-world experience.


Contact an Admissions Advisor for more information about the number of hours needed to complete the clinical requirement.

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The postgraduate APRN certificate programs at Purdue Global are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.CCNEAccreditation.org).

FNP Career Opportunities

Nurse practitioners (NPs) function as primary providers to specialized groups of patients. Responsibilities may include diagnosing and treating patients, ordering tests, interpreting results, preparing treatment plans, and prescribing medication (in many states).

Family NPs can serve in many different work environments including family practice, retail health locations, convenient care facilities, nursing care facilities, and universities.

Top 5 Skills Employers Are Looking for:

  1. Active Listening
  2. Critical Thinking
  3. Social Perceptiveness
  4. Speaking
  5. Coordination

Top Jobs With This Degree

Labor market, salary, and projected growth information are supplied by Emsi. Average salary range is based on national data. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018–2030) at the state level and is based on your geographic location. Actual outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, and opportunities for employment. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Additional certification or licensing may be required to work in certain fields.

Prepare for Certification

Upon completion of the postgraduate FNP certificate program, you may be eligible to sit for family nurse practitioner certification exams offered by the following organizations:

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

After earning your FNP certification, you may be academically eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse in any state in which the program is available for enrollment.*

Faculty With Real-World Experience

Our faculty has decades of nursing experience and brings real-world knowledge to the classroom. Many hold doctorates or advanced nursing certifications; all faculty members possess at least a master’s degree.

The family nurse practitioner certificate program is focused on helping you develop the skills to evaluate the health and wellness of individuals, families, and their communities.

Sample Courses
  • Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
  • Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
  • Primary Care Across the Life Span
  • Primary Care of Women's Health
  • Primary Care of Children and Adolescents Health
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Credit Breakdown
  • Core Credits60
  • Total Credits60

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    For undergraduate programs, tuition is reduced 55% per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans. Tuition reductions are also available for graduate programs and military spouses.

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Maine residents will pay $420.00 per credit for all graduate programs, with the exception of the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Tuition does not include University fees and associated program fees. View tuition and fee information or contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.

Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

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grad hat icon 98% Faculty members who have advanced degrees
diploma icon 48% Faculty members who hold a doctorate
tablet icon 264 Faculty publications in 2019–2020
student at desk icon More Than 45,000 Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2019–2020

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2020. 2019–2020 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Graduates who pass the relevant certification exam may be academically eligible for licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse in any state in which the program is available for enrollment. Licensure-track programs may limit enrollment to students in certain states; please refer to Licensure and State Authorization for additional information on licensure, state authorizations, and program availability. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams.

Please note that most states require nurses to be nationally certified and to have completed an accredited graduate nursing program in order to obtain licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse. Each national certification provider and state Board of Nursing will have eligibility requirements in addition to these educational requirements, such as passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they are eligible for state Board of Nursing approval and certification as an advanced practice registered 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).