Post Master's FNP Certificate

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Distance education is offered through the Orange County, CA campus. Texas residents' distance education is offered through the Dallas, TX campus.

WCU Advantages - Post Master's FNP Certificate

If you want to take the next step in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, consider the online WCU Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate. WCU's Post Master's FNP Certificate program takes your education to another level, preparing you for more challenging career options.

Post Master's FNP Certificate Online Program Details

Post Master's FNP Certificate online program completion in as little as 24 months as long as prerequisites are met
32-credit Post MSN FNP online program
Year-round admissions
Graduates are eligible to sit for national boards with AANP or ANCC
Dedicated clinical team to secure clinical placements for all Post Masters FNP Certificate students
Faculty mentoring program with FNP faculty to support students' personal and professional development
A student in the Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner online program at West Coast University participates in two on-site weekend intensives (3 days each).*
650 Precepted Clinical hours
Meets National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) standards
WCU is institutionally accredited by WSCUC, and our online nursing education programs are programmatically accredited by CCNE.

Post Master's FNP Certificate Online Program Curriculum

West Coast University's Post Master's FNP Certificate program's online curriculum helps prepares nurses to build on their nursing experience and become a Family Nurse Practitioner. Click to view the FNP Curriculum.

Career Opportunities

Today, Nurse Practitioners are gaining more and more responsibility and autonomy as a healthcare provider. West Coast University's Post-Master's FNP Certificate online program helps prepare graduates with enhanced nursing knowledge and skills to address the evolving needs of the healthcare system. Nurse Practitioners practice in different settings such as urban, suburban and rural settings in these facilities:

Outpatient clinics
Hospitals
Emergency departments
Urgent care
Private physician or NP offices
Nursing homes
Home health agencies
Hospice and palliative care
Schools and colleges
Public health departments

Graduates of the Post-Master's FNP Certificate online program should be prepared for positions requiring the following skills of a primary care advanced practice nurse:

Manage the health/illness status of patients and families over time
Design interventions that improve healthcare for diverse populations
Care for patients across the age span using a patient-centered approach
Provide high-quality, cost-effective care
Work autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
Serve as hospital and clinic administrators and policy makers
Serve as the leader in nursing quality improvement and case management
Design project management proposals

A schedule you can work with

We understand the needs of working professionals—people who desire both a concentrated curriculum and flexibility in scheduling to make it all work. Our Post-Master's FNP Certificate online program accommodates these needs.

Online Environment

At WCU, you are not alone. WCU offers the support and guidance to help you achieve your professional goals. Our Post Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate online classes are energizing, engaging and enriched with video content, simulations, adaptive quizzing and on-the-go resources to help you stay connected wherever you are. WCU's Post-Master's FNP online programs is simple to navigate and easy to use while we support you with clear and continuous access to your instructors, peers, student services and our 24/7 technical support.

Student Support

West Coast University supports its Post Masters FNP Certificate online students beyond the last day of class. We are committed to helping our online graduates throughout their careers. Through our Career Services Department, we provide ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance for our students and graduates. We partner with industry professionals and enhance the prospects for securing employment and obtaining professional success.

Partner grants are available for our Post Masters FNP Certificate online program - see if you qualify.

*Program requirements include two (2) 3-day On-site Intensive (OSI) weekends and precepted hours in order to graduate. Students enrolled through the Orange County campus must complete their OSI’s in California and students enrolled through the Dallas campus must complete their OSI’s in Texas. Travel costs are not included in tuition and fees, and students are responsible for arranging transportation. Graduates will be able to apply for certification with the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) through "Method One", for more information about certification application requirements, please visit the California Board of Registered Nursing at, http://www.rn.ca.gov/pdfs/applicants/np-app.pdf.

To practice in California, graduates must obtain national certification and seek BRN approval through “Method Two.” For more information about Certification application requirements, please visit the California Board of Registered Nursing.

West Coast University's Post Master's FNP Certificate online program is programmatically accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Travel costs are not included in tuition and fees.