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Online Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
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Specialize your expertise. Enhance your ability to serve.
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The country will be short at least 100,000 family medicine doctors by 2025 — making demand for advanced practice nurses more pressing than ever. That’s why Bradley University offers you a convenient and supportive way to pursue one of today’s most satisfying and fast-growing career paths. Make the next step in your nursing career a focused one: become a family nurse practitioner.
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The master’s degree program in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate program, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Bradley University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Endless Opportunities.
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You already have your MSN, and now you’re ready to specialize your education even further. Gain the education to provide care for patients of all ages — from newborns to seniors — with an Online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate from Bradley University.
We created this specialized educational track for masters-prepared RNs who want to focus on caring for families while gaining the leadership expertise to operate with greater autonomy.
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Fast Facts
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- Total program course credit hours: 35
- Semesters to program completion: 6
- Time to program completion: 2 years
- Campus residency: None
- Capstone: No
- Supervised clinical practicums: Yes
- Admission cycles: Fall, spring, summer
- Complete coursework: 100 percent online – asynchronous
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Enroll in Bradley’s online FNP certificate program and prepare to:
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- Expand your expertise in advanced nursing theory, patient-centered care and research practice.
- Provide high-quality care for individuals and families throughout the life continuum.
- Offer disease prevention and management, counseling and health education for families.
- Gain the autonomy to conduct exams, diagnose illness and prescribe medication.
- Become eligible to take the ANCC or AANP certification exam.
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Why Bradley for your Online Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate?
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Powerful Outcomes Begin Here.
Bradley University has been shaping leaders and innovators since 1897. Continuously driven by our commitment to excellence in teaching, research and learning, we’ve designed our online post-masters FNP certificate program to expertly combine rigorous academics with real-world practice.
Widely respected for our outstanding faculty and student-centered approach to learning, we’re able to provide the resources of a large public university — but with the personalized attention of a small private college. Study with us and join a rich culture of collaboration, support and shared values, one that will challenge you to grow personally and professionally.
When you choose Bradley University, you choose flexibility. Our online FNP Certificate program allows you to complete your clinical hours with approved preceptors of your choice. Get the most out of your clinical hours by selecting different preceptors for each area of study that your clinical hours emphasize.
If you’re ready to master the art and science of patient-centered care, then we’re ready for you.
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Is an online Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate program right for you?
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Need help deciding whether an online FNP certificate aligns with your current needs and future goals? We can help.
Our online FNP Certificate program is an ideal choice if:
- You’ve already earned your MSN from an accredited nursing program.
- You’re passionate about family medicine.
- You want to establish yourself as a leader in primary care.
- You’re a master's-prepared RN ready to broaden your scope of practice.
- You wish to advance your professional career
- You want to collaborate with and learn from other aspiring nurse practitioners.
- You want a flexible online learning environment that fits your busy schedule.
- You’re eager to learn from a faculty of passionate and experienced clinicians.
- You’re ready to earn an advanced degree that elevates your earnings potential.
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Careers
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The overall career outlook for all types of nurse practitioners — including FNPs — is excellent. With job openings expected to grow by 46 percent through 2033 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it truly is the perfect time to advance your expertise within the field.
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Where can you work?
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- Hospitals and medical clinics
- Health departments
- Schools
- Primary care offices
- Urgent care clinics
- Hospices
- Primary Care Private Practices
- Community clinics
- Nursing homes
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What roles can you hold?
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- Primary Care Mid-level Provider
- Acute Care Mid-level Provider
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Researcher
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What’s your growth potential?
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With demand for nurse practitioners surging in the U.S., the potential payoff is promising:
- Nurse practitioners earn approximately $50,000 more per year than (Nurse.org)
- Nurse practitioners earned an annual median wage of $126,260 in 2023. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- U.S. News & World Report ranks nurse practitioners among the best career paths in 2024: #1 in 100 Best Jobs, #1 in Best STEM Jobs, #1 in Best Health Care Jobs and #23 in Best-Paying Jobs
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Let's take an in-depth look at a few of your career options:
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Primary Care Mid-level Provider* | Median Salary: $125,490*
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Family nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice nurses who perform many of the same functions as physicians. These practitioners are able to treat, diagnose, prescribe medicines, and serve as primary care providers (PCPs) for some insurance companies. Family nurse practitioners work with patients of all ages, from young children to older adults.
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Acute Care Mid-level Provider* | Median Salary: $108,223*
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Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) administer acute care medicine, treatments, and assess patient needs by regularly checking vital signs and managing other symptoms that could indicate changes in the patient’s condition. They often interact with patients and families to explain processes and treatments to ensure all parties understand goals and patient outcomes.
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Nurse Educator* | Median Salary: $84,736*
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Nurse Educators analyze the healthcare where they work to provide the best educational resources for staff members. They must be able to facilitate training, evaluations, and any necessary employee remediation. This generally involves the development of manuals, training guides, and a variety of procedures and systems.
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Nurse Researcher** | Median Salary: $99,705*
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Nurse researchers work to help create, evaluate, and perfect new and old medications and treatments for various medical problems. Nurse researchers work in a variety of areas related to pharmaceutical and medical research. The work of nurse researchers can help some patients live longer or enjoy a better quality of life.
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Curriculum
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The innovative curriculum of our online FNP certificate program is designed to equip you with the advanced practice skills to provide primary care for individuals and families through the lifespan. The certificate program’s 35 credit hours of coursework are delivered in just five semesters and require that you complete five supervised clinical practicums.
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Online FNP Certificate Course
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BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology / 3 Credits
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Detailed presentation of pathological conditions in the human body, with particular focus on the cellular basis for disease in muscular, respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular systems.
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NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment / 3 Credits
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Systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of persons throughout the lifespan and in various healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on interviewing techniques for history taking and advanced physical assessment skills.
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NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I / 3 Credits
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Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage the treatment of common health problems in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manner.
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NUR 676 Primary Care Acute Conditions Across the Lifespan I / 6 Credits
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This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients with acute disorders across various practicum settings. Diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 100 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment.
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NUR 677 Primary Care Chronic Conditions Across the Lifespan II / 6 Credits
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This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients with chronic disorders in practicum settings. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 150 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment.
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NUR 678 Primary Care Across the Lifespan III / 6 Credits
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This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to women from adolescence through adulthood and infants, children, and adolescents in practicum settings. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment.
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NUR 679 Primary Care Immersion IV / 6 Credits
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This practicum course focuses on the delivery of advanced nursing care to clients across the lifespan with acute and chronic disorders in practicum settings. Various practicum settings with diverse populations will be utilized for practicum experiences. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 300 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor. This practicum is established to further develop competency in the areas but not limited to: history taking, assessing, developing differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment.
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NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice / 2 Credits
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Designed for the nurse to explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialties including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies.
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*Clinical practicum courses require a clinical preceptor. Note: Curriculum is subject to change.
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Admission Requirements
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To be eligible for Bradley’s online post-master's certificate program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- MSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Non-refundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- One admission essay
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- CV/Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation
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Learn from innovative nursing leaders.
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The dedicated faculty members who lead our online MSN-FNP program are committed to helping you succeed as you take the next step in your nursing career. They each bring a broad base of clinical expertise and professional experience into our online classrooms each day, and they are eager to share their knowledge with you.
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