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Post-MSN Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner

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EKU Online > Online Nursing Degrees & Certificates > Post-MSN Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner

Advance Your Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Build upon your advanced nursing knowledge and skills through certification as a family nurse practitioner. Graduates are clinical experts prepared to deliver evidence based primary care of acute and chronic health conditions in a variety of settings for individuals across the lifespan.

*Contact an enrollment advisor to determine eligibility

Career Outlook

Employment of nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives is projected to grow 45 percent before 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.

— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Info

Family nurse practitioners are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) educated to provide a full range of primary care services and are becoming a health care provider of choice for many people.  As clinicians with clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management, APRNs will be increasingly utilized in collaborative models of care.

> Learn More About Nurse Practitioner Career Opportunities

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Benefits of EKU Online

EKU’s nationally-accredited program positions advanced practice nurses as expert health care providers and nursing leaders.  Utilizing creative strategies for online learning, students are highly engaged in the development of foundational knowledge and clinical competencies required for national certification.

  • 100% first attempt pass rate on national certification exams
  • Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online graduate nursing programs in the country
  • Ranked #14 in the nation as the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Program for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report
  • No campus visits required
  • Convenient 8-week terms for core courses
  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • Spring, summer and fall start dates
  • High level of interaction and engagement with faculty and student peers
  • Personalized academic advising
  • High student satisfaction rates
  • Recipient of international Blackboard Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning for innovative and excellent use of the Blackboard learning management system
Preparing You for Success

EKU online nursing programs provide an engaging learning environment and accessible collaborative faculty. For detailed information about our programs, please review the MSN Student Handbook 2021 – 2021.

Curriculum

Prepare for a rewarding career with evidence-based learning and the tools needed to become highly skilled primary care providers and health care leaders.

Degree Requirements

A total of 22-32 credits are required to graduate.

View the Post-MSN family nurse practitioner certificate requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Transfer Credits

Previously earned credits must be reviewed and approved upon admittance to EKU for appropriate articulation.

Upon approval, students may transfer up to 9 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Acceptance of transfer credit for pre-requisite courses will be determined by faculty on an individual basis.

Enrollment

Hayley Anders

Hayley Anders

Enrollment Advisor

Call or email Enrollment Advisor Hayley Anders for information about the EKU Online MSN-FNP and Post-MSN FNP Certificate programs.

Contact Info:
859-622-8222
Hayley.Anders@eku.edu

Admission Deadlines

Term Application Deadline
Fall July 1
Spring November 1
Summer March 15

*Transfer of the prerequisite courses will be determined by the faculty on an individual basis. Start date is dependent on the transfer of the prerequisite courses. 

Admission Requirements

  1. Master of Science in nursing degree from a nationally accredited program
  2. Active and unencumbered RN license for all states in which licensed.
  3. If applicable, active and unencumbered APRN license for all states in which licensed.
  4. At least one year of RN experience at the time application is submitted.

Admission is competitive. Selection is based on careful consideration of all application materials, including but not limited to academic transcripts, the applicant’s professional statement, three required professional references and professional work experience. In addition to the criteria listed, an interview may be requested.

Application Process

Part I: Apply to EKU

  1. Start your EKU Graduate School Application.
  2. Complete the supporting documents:
    Nursing License – Provide verification of your current RN license, and APRN license if applicable.
    Professional References – Within the application, you will be prompted to enter email addresses for three professional references. An electronic reference form will be emailed to each reference upon entry.
    Post-MSN Professional Statement – Write a statement that is 500-700 words (2 pages) in length. In your professional statement, you must describe:
    • The unique role of the advanced practice Post-MSN Certificate-prepared nurse (FNP).
    • How the specific nursing knowledge and skills you have gained through professional experience will contribute to your success in the Post-MSN certificate program.
    • Your reasons or motivations for pursuing an advanced practice Post-MSN certificate in your chosen concentration (FNP).
    • Your specific plans for life modification in order to successfully meet the class and clinical requirements in a 100% online Post-MSN certificate program.

Submit your proof of licensure and professional statement within the online application, or e-mail them to the EKU Graduate School at graduateschool@eku.edu.

Part II: Send Transcripts

Contact any and all colleges or universities that you have attended and request that your transcripts be sent directly to EKU at the address below. Most schools have an online request form for this service. Transcripts sent to a student and then delivered to EKU will not be accepted. Each transcript must bear the original signature of the authorized official, along with the seal of the institution, and must be sent to EKU directly from the issuing institutionTranscripts are not required for courses taken at EKU.

All transcripts should be sent to:
EKU Graduate School
310 Whitlock Building CPO 68
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
E-mail: graduateschool@eku.edu

Additional Contact Information

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Success

Thanks to my education here, doors are open to me that have never been open in my life. I’m grateful to every professor that helped me get to this point. I’m grateful to the University for helping me reach my goals. I’m grateful that I can again claim success.

Johanna CourseyEKU Online FNP Graduate

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Gail Reichert

EKU Online offers veterans and active duty military students an unparalleled online learning experience that provides accessibility, convenience and flexibility.

“I never dreamed how helpful the online (School of Nursing) faculty would be; they were always professional and promoted adult learning. My professors were very responsive to questions even outside the online class. I felt supported in my goal to succeed as the professors wanted each of us to succeed as well.”

– Lt. Col. (Ret.), Gail Reichert, DNP, RNC-OB, EKU Online DNP Graduate

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