Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner: Online Certificate
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- Duration 1 year
- Cost per Credit $825
- Credit Hours 31
Program Benefits
- Post-graduate program prepares you for FNP certification
- Online instruction plus in-person practicum
- Practitioner-based faculty
- Transfer up to nine credits
- APPLY FOR FREE IN MAY*! Use Waiver Code: OLNU.
Enhance Your Nursing Credentials
Prepare to become a Family Nurse Practitioner through the guidance of experienced faculty dedicated to equipping students with the technical knowledge that supports preparation for FNP certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).
The online post-Master’s FNP Certificate’s research-backed curriculum coupled with clinical and practicum requirements fully prepares you to take your career to the next level.
Whether you’re looking to unlock new advancement opportunities or change your career direction entirely, the online CCNE-accredited post-Master’s FNP Certificate will equip you with the tools to accomplish your professional goals.
The focused and pragmatic curriculum, designed by experienced professionals, will prepare you to pursue national certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP). The FNP certificate program coursework has been structured with the FNP certification process in mind, preparing students for FNP certification and licensure.
Career Outlook: Skills to Build an Autonomous Practice
The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner will enable you to accomplish your career goals in a variety of health care settings. The post-Master’s FNP Certificate will open the door to many advancement opportunities. With a median salary of $115,800, family nurse practitioner positions are also expected to grow by 26% over the next ten years, a rate that’s much faster than average1.
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Curriculum: A Practical Approach to the Field
Concentrate on the nuances of the family nurse practitioner role through a balanced and research-backed curriculum. Designed by practitioners with extensive experience in the field, Utica University’s nursing program engages you with topics like health promotion and primary care, pharmacology, and assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
As a result, you will be fully prepared to engage with the practicum, residency, and fieldwork requirements of the CCNE-accredited online post-Master’s FNP Certificate.
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The master’s degree program in nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner [FNP], Leadership and Education) and the post-graduate APRN FNP certificate program at Utica University (formerly Utica College) are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Program Outcomes
You’ll complete this post-graduate FNP Nursing Certificate ready to:
- Integrate the arts and sciences, including leadership and ethical principles, with nursing science as a foundation for decision-making within diverse situations, settings, and communities resulting in safe patient care, quality outcomes, and health promotion.
- Use critical reflection, innovation, and interprofessional collaboration to promote lifelong learning and continual improvement, integrate current evidence, and inform policy.
- Incorporate current technologies to augment professional practice and scholarship.
- Employ analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills in the promotion of health, reduction of risk, and management of illness with diverse patient populations.
- Demonstrate interprofessional collaboration, ethical principles, and leadership through political and policy endeavors to enhance safety, quality, health care processes, and delivery systems.
- Illustrate effective communication and collaboration during patient and family interaction and coordination of care services.
Admission Requirements:
APPLY FOR FREE IN MAY*! Use Waiver Code: OLNU. To apply for admission, you must meet the following requirements:
- Completed application
- 3.0 minimum GPA
- Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
- Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues at the BSN level or higher
- Unencumbered RN license in the state in which you reside
- 2,000 hours of work experience
- Personal Statement (Writing sample)
Note: Approved background check and fingerprints required at the time of clinical courses.
Learn MoreTuition and Financial Aid:
This 31 credit hour certificate costs $825 per credit hour. Utica University is dedicated to making an advanced education accessible and affordable. Speak with an enrollment counselor to learn more.
Learn MoreFaculty
The nursing faculty at Utica University is dedicated to supporting you in preparation for the FNP certification. As nurses who have gone through the certification process and have practiced as Family Nurse Practitioners, you will receive a top-notch and practical education suited to help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
With decades of experience in nursing education, research, and practice, the graduate nursing faculty are led by program director Doreen Rogers, DNS, RN and FNP coordinator Jennifer Klimek Yingling Ph.D., RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC.
Doreen Rogers, DNS, RN, Alumnus CCRN, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Director of Nursing Graduate Programs
Dr. Doreen Rogers was appointed Assistant Professor of Nursing at Utica University in January 2018. Prior to joining Utica University, Dr. Rogers taught at associate and baccalaureate levels of pre-licensure.
Dr. Rogers was most recently the coordinator of the online Nursing Education graduate program at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, where she was an instructor as well. Dr. Rogers began her nursing education at St. Elizabeth School of Nursing. She completed her baccalaureate degree at SUNY Utica/Rome, her graduate degree in Nursing Education from Mansfield University, and her Doctor of Nursing Science (Nursing Education/Leadership) from Sage Graduate School.
Over the past 26 years, Dr. Rogers’ professional nursing practice encompasses medical-surgical and critical care. She holds CCRN (2001) and Certified Nurse Educator (2008) certifications and has provided workshops on test construction, item writing, and item analysis. Her research activity encompasses professional collegiality, resilience, rural nursing, nursing retention, and various components of nursing education. In her spare time, Dr. Doreen Rogers enjoys spending time with her husband at their two teens’ athletic competitions, providing assistance with community functions, and coaching varsity girls’ basketball during the winter months.
Jennifer Klimek Yingling, RN, Ph.D., ANP-BC, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Klimek Yingling is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Utica University, as well as an upstate New York resident helping to strengthen the community through practice, academics, and research.
Dr. Klimek Yingling studied at Mohawk Valley Community College and the State University of New York Institute of Technology, and she received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing from Rutgers University. A passionate caregiver and a patient advocate, she is a dual-boarded Family and Adult Nurse Practitioner, holding nursing licenses in New York, Florida, and Massachusetts. Her more than two decades of nursing experience include medical-surgical, emergency, forensic, occupational and student health. Dr. Klimek Yingling practices clinically on a weekly basis in the Mohawk Valley Health Systems Emergency Department, which allows her to bring real-life experiences to the classroom.
Her research activities include work with breast cancer survivorship, horizontal violence, emergency department throughput, and adverse childhood experiences. In her free time, Dr. Klimek Yingling enjoys spending time in the Adirondacks with her husband and four children, as well as photography, gardening, cooking, and painting.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Advancing your life and career with an online degree comes with lots of questions, and we want to ensure your search for answers is effortless. If you have a question we haven’t covered, call (866) 295-3106 to speak with an enrollment counselor.
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You can complete the post-Master’s FNP Certificate program in just 20 months. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.
While the post-Master’s FNP Certificate program does not offer programmatic scholarships, please consider the following options regarding finances:
- Complete the FAFSA® to determine financial aid eligibility. Utica University’s FAFSA® code is 002883.
- Apply for a Sallie Mae loan.
- Review our financial aid page.
You can review tuition costs here.
Yes. The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner is CCNE accredited.
The first step toward applying for the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner is to start your online application. You’ll also need to gather official transcripts showing a Master’s in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program, two letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and records of 2,000 hours of work experience. You also need an unencumbered RN license in the state in which you reside. You can learn more about our admissions policies here.
You can transfer up to 9 credits toward the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner for previously completed coursework equivalent to NUR 604 Advanced Pathophysiology, NUR 615 Advanced Pharmacology I, and NUR 611 Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning I. Note that we require official transcripts from all colleges you’ve attended, as well as a transcript showing the degree awarded.
Shortly after you receive your letter of admission, you will receive an evaluation of your transfer credits from the Registrar’s Office. If you want to review possible credit eligibility ahead of time, use TES® (Transfer Evaluation System). You can learn more about our admissions policies here.
You’ll complete 9 courses to earn the post-Master’s FNP Certificate. You can learn more about coursework for the program here.
Sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (April 12, 2019). Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners.Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on May 10, 2019, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm
- View this state/program licensing grid on our state authorization page.
*Application Fee Waiver Offer for the online BS in Health Care Management, BS in Health Sciences, RN to BSN, Master of Healthcare Administration, MS in Nursing Leadership, MS in Nursing Education, MS in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Home Administrator Advanced Certificate, Nursing Leadership Advanced Certificate, Nursing Education Advanced Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Certificate valid from May 1-May 31, 2022. Use Waiver Code: OLNU. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not a current student. These fee waivers have no cash value unless applied to the application fee. There are no refunds if a student submits payment online; please do not submit payment online after completing your application during this offer period.