Program Overview

Online Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program Overview ## Advance Your Nursing Practice with the Post-Graduate FNP Certificate The online, 20-credit Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate program allows you to build on your post-master's level skills and knowledge and evolve into a practitioner who cares for patients at each stage of their lives. With advanced courses in pharmacology, health assessment and more, you'll graduate equipped with the expertise to provide high-quality healthcare in various settings. You'll also have a credential necessary for advanced practice roles and, consequently, the qualifications to meet a demand for nurse practitioners that the Bureau of Labor Statistics only expects to grow over the next several years. ### Program Details - Duration: 3 semesters - Cost per credit hour (Ohio resident): $684 - Total credit hours: 20 - Total estimated cost (minus fees): $13,680 (Ohio resident) ## Accreditation The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Ohio University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. ## Program Benefits - CCNE-accredited - 40% job growth by 2031 - $120,580 average salary ## Advance Practical Skills for a Successful Career The online Post-Graduate FNP Certificate prepares you to provide care for patients of all ages. You will learn to care for families within primary care settings, community health centers and more. With the potential of earning more than $120,000 on average, earning your post-masters certificate will mean you can positively impact both diverse patient populations and forge a fulfilling career. ## Your FNP Certificate Presents Outstanding Professional Possibilities The listed salaries represent national average income for the corresponding roles. - Family Nurse Practitioner: $125,750 per year - Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner: $121,340 per year - Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner: $130,295 per year ## Curriculum - Total Courses: 4 - Clinical Experience: 750 hours - Prerequisite Courses: - NRSE 7210 Advanced Pathophysiology in Nursing Practice - NRSE 7220 Advanced Pharmacology - NRSE 7230 Advanced Health Assessment for Nurse Practitioners - FNP Courses: - NRSE 6840 FNP Clinical Course 1 (250 hrs) - NRSE 7818 Diagnostic Reasoning - NRSE 6841 FNP Clinical Course 2 (250 hrs) - NRSE 6842 FNP Clinical Course 3 (250 hrs) ## Admission Requirements - No GRE/GMAT Required - 2 Starts per Year - Application Deadline: 04/13/26 - Classes Begin: 08/24/26 - Required Degree: MSN degree from a regionally accredited institution - Minimum GPA: 3.0 minimum GPA for unconditional admission - Prerequisite Courses: - NRSE 6210 Advanced Pathophysiology - NRSE 6230 Advanced Pharmacology - NRSE 6221 Health Appraisal for Nurse Practitioners - Clinical/Practicum Experience: Prior to clinical/practicum experiences, students must also provide proof of the following: - Specified health status requirements (immunization status, TB screening, etc.) - State and Federal background checks free from disqualifying offenses - Malpractice insurance - Basic Life Support (BLS) Required ## Tuition - Cost per credit hour (Ohio resident): $684 - Total credit hours: 20 - Total estimated cost (minus fees): $13,680 (Ohio resident) - Other costs to budget for: You may have costs in addition to tuition, such as textbooks, supplies and fees. ## Scholarships OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. In addition, student veteran, active military members, alumni, and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a 15% scholarship. ## Financial Aid Students in Ohio University's certificate programs may be eligible for aid from resources outside of Ohio University. When joining a certificate program, many Ohio students take advantage of the following: - Employer education benefits and private sources - Scholarship and loan repayment programs for working nurses through state and federal agencies. ## Program Outcomes - Synthesizes knowledge from nursing and other disciplines as a basis for clinical judgment, clinical reasoning, and innovative evidence-based education and practice. - Incorporates evidence-based practice in delivering person-centered care to enhance health outcomes and improve health systems. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to select and apply principles of population health and advocacy strategies that optimize health outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and populations. - Integrate and evaluate evidence-based practice to inform and promote advanced clinical practice. - Analyze and apply quality improvement strategies to create a culture of safe, professional nursing practice that optimizes health and protects all. - Apply leadership skills as a interprofessional team member to optimize the health of individuals, families, and populations within complex healthcare environments. - Apply evidence-based, innovative strategies based on organizational and systems policies to enhance value, access, quality, and cost-effectiveness within complex healthcare delivery systems. - Integrate information technology systems to drive decision-making, healthcare change and interdisciplinary communication in complex healthcare delivery systems. - Integrate the role of the advanced practice nurse by utilizing effective professional communication and presence to promote person-centered care. - Contribute to an environment that promotes self-care, personal health, well-being and professional development in a culture of accountability and collaboration. ## Learn From Leading Experts By establishing meaningful connections with these Ohio University's faculty, you gain access to the valuable insights of expert practitioners in the field. With a collaborative spirit, they will provide mentorship and support to help you navigate the complexities of the nursing practice and successfully advance your career. ### Faculty Spotlight - Rebecca Bryant, DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN, Associate Professor Rebecca Bryant, DNP, RN, FNP -BC completed her Associate Degree in Nursing from Miami University in 1984. Rebecca has worked as a nurse practitioner since 2000 in areas of rural family practice, urban fast track care, urgent care/occupational health, and state corrections medicine. She currently is the owner and practitioner of a house call practice providing primary care and chronic disease management to the rural elderly population in Ohio. ## Related Programs - Online MSN to DNP Degree - Online Post-Graduate AG-ACNP Certificate - Online MSN Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) ## Answers to Common Questions - Can I work full-time and go to school? Many students do work full-time and average 20-28 hours of school work each week. - If I graduate from the program, will I be licensed in my state as an APRN? The AG-ACNP, FNP, and PMHNP degree and certificate programs at Ohio University are intended to prepare students for advanced practice nursing and national certification in those areas. - What certification exams do students take? What is your first-time pass rate? Our programs are intended to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the educational eligibility to meet standards for APRN certification or other professional distinctions through examination. ## Sources - "Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives and Nurse Practitioners." - "Family Nurse Practitioner Salary in the United States." - "Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Salary in the United States." - "Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner Salary."