The 100% online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Post-Master’s Certificate prepares students to be caring and compassionate nurses who can manage patient care across the lifespan. Adding this certificate to your credentials will expand your scope of practice as a primary care provider.
The FNP post-master’s certificate program is intended for those who already have a master’s degree in nursing and want to add a certificate to their credentials to be able to practice in the FNP specialty area.
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Students will take online classes focused on the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration. They will also complete clinical placements in order to achieve the concentration. Completion of the FNP certificate can prepare you to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.
You need a program that works with your busy life. Rider’s online post-master’s certificate program offers flexible 100% online courses and a choice of multiple start terms throughout the year. We’re ready when you are.
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Rider University is proud to partner with Capital Health and give back to healthcare workers by offering a tuition discount and additional benefits to eligible employees. Other partners include The State of New Jersey, Penn Medicine Princeton Health (through the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber) and Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
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