State Authorizations for Distance Learning: FNP Certificate
Utica University is required to seek approval to offer distance education (online) programs in most states in the country. As these regulations are continuously evolving, Utica University makes every effort to maintain compliance and is working with each state to gain the appropriate authorization for each of our programs.
Utica University is authorized to operate in all states that participate in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Approval for institutional participation was granted on January 4th, 2017.
State Authorizations for the Family Nurse Practitioner programs
Due to compliance and regulatory reasons, Utica University is currently only permitted to provide online courses or instruction to students in the states listed below in the MS – Family Nurse Practitioner and post graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate programs.
- New York
- Florida
Florida State Licensure for the graduate Nursing programs
The Family Nurse Practitioner MS, Nursing Education MS, Nursing Leadership MS, post graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, post graduate Nursing Leadership Certificate, and post graduate Nursing Education Certificate programs are licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. License No. 4919 and 5896, respectively. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number 888-224-6684.
View the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate state licensure grid here.
For more information on State Authorizations and licensure, please complete the Request More Information form.