Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master's Certificate
Elevate Your Nursing Career with FNP Certification
- One-on-one learning faculty engagement model
- 27-credit post-master’s certificate for nurses already holding a nursing master’s degree in advanced practice.
- Committed to excellence in practice and cura personalis
- Rolling applications for all available terms
What Makes Us Unique?
Find success after graduation. Graduates of our family nurse practitioner program have posted a 100% first-time pass rate since the program’s inception, a nod to how complete the faculty and curriculum are. Our graduates boast a 95% employment rate, as healthcare providers are always looking for qualified candidates.
Our graduates have been credentialed and are on staff at Lehigh Valley Health Network, The Wright Center, Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers, the Guthrie Clinic, as well as in many private offices and urgent care settings. They practice in a variety of specialties including family practice, pediatrics, women's health, endocrinology, cardiology, orthopedics, pulmonary, oncology, occupational health and nephrology.
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- Duration 21 months
- Cost per Credit $965
- Credit Hours 27
Program Benefits
- All class meetings occur online synchronously along with two on-campus intensives. The intensives will include faculty-facilitated hands-on practice, simulations, skill-based training on procedures the FNP will use in clinical practice, and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCEs).
- High certification pass rate and employment following graduation
Expand Your Scope: FNP Post-Master’s Certificate for Advanced Nurses
The University of Scranton’s Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate equips experienced RNs with the advanced clinical knowledge and skills to thrive as primary care providers. Grounded in the Jesuit value of cura personalis—care for the whole person—the program prepares nurses to assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions, while emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and patient-centered care.
You’ll learn from expert faculty with real-world clinical experience and receive individualized academic guidance throughout the program.
Career Outlook: A Booming Field with Immense Potential
There’s no denying the growth of employment opportunities in the healthcare space, and the need for family nurse practitioners is outstanding. Employment outlooks project a 38% growth in jobs by 2032, over 12 times the average percent change of employment for all occupations. These specialized caregivers earned a median annual salary of $125,900 in 2022, reflective of the skill set they possess.1
CAREER OUTLOOKBuild Advanced Skills for FNP Practice
Fall
NURS 510 - Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
NURS 530 - Advanced Clinical Assessment
NURS 530L - Advanced Clinical Assessment Lab
NURS 541 - Family Health Promotion
NURS 542 - Family Clinical Practicum I
Spring
NURS 520 - Advanced Pharmacology
NURS 551 - Health Problems in the Developing Family
NURS 552 - Family Clinical Practicum II
Second Year
Fall
NURS 561 - Health Problems in the Established Family
NURS 562 - Family Clinical Practicum III
Spring
NURS 571 - Family Health Synthesis
NURS 572 - Family Clinical Practicum IV
Program Outcomes:
By the time you graduate, you'll be able to:
| Apply advanced nursing and interdisciplinary knowledge to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care across diverse populations. |
| Leverage informatics and care technologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of clinical practice. |
| Demonstrate advanced clinical competency aligned with national FNP standards, emphasizing culturally responsive care, health promotion, and disease prevention. |
Admissions Requirements
To apply for a Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate, you’ll need:| Completed application (There is NO fee to apply.) |
| Master's degree in nursing from a program accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA |
| Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 |
| Official academic transcripts from every college/university attended |
| A license as a registered nurse in the state in which they are completing clinical practicums |
| Two professional references and a 300-word personal statement identifying career goals, demonstrating communication and writing skills |
Tuition Details
The family nurse practitioner post-master’s certificate program consists of 27 credit hours and costs $965 per credit hour.The total tuition is estimated to be $26,055.
We strive to provide you with an affordable, high-quality education. That's why we're ranked a Best Value School, Regional Universities North, by U.S. News & World Report for 2024.
Financial Aid
Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your education. A personal financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all opportunities.
FINANCIAL AID DETAILSFaculty: A Faculty and Staff of Engaged Professionals
You will learn from an incomparable faculty of skillful nursing educators who pride themselves in their teaching, research and service.
Our mentoring faculty and staff can help you reach your academic and professional goals, and they’ll work alongside you to assist with personal academic planning throughout the program.
Sources:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm (visited October 03, 2023).