Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
If you have earned a Master of Science in Nursing, you may be considered for admission to the post-master’s Family Nurse Practitioner certificate program. The FNP program director will review your academic transcript and conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to determine prior coursework alignment with FNP competencies. Based on this evaluation, you may be required to complete additional coursework or repeat select courses to ensure preparation for the FNP role and certification eligibility, including prescriptive authority, as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in Pennsylvania.
Upon admission, you will complete an individualized plan of study designed to meet the educational requirements for Family Nurse Practitioner practice, including licensure and prescriptive authority in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. After successfully meeting all program requirements, graduates are eligible to apply for national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Immaculata University is currently seeking accreditation for its Post-Master’s APRN Certificates.
Admission Requirements
If you have completed an M.S.N. from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0, you may apply for this certificate.
You will also participate in an official advising session with the director of the M.S.N. program and/or a faculty member.
Required Courses
Required courses for the Post Masters Certificate will vary by student based on their gap analysis. See the full list of courses for the Family Nurse Practitioner program. Program may range from 11 to 35 credits to completion. Courses are offered in a hybrid format, blending online learning with face-to-face instruction in late afternoon to accommodate work schedules.