Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate

Develop the specialized clinical skills necessary to provide compassionate, personalized care to families, elderly patients and children as a board-certified family nurse practitioner in Carlow University's CCNE-accredited Post-Master's Certificate in Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner program. The certificate is available to those who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing.

The healthcare industry requires skilled individual and family care professionals who are highly knowledgeable and trained to partner with patients to promote health throughout their lives. Taught by experienced, accessible faculty, Carlow's rigorous program readies advanced practice nurses to be clinical experts who serve as leaders of their practice and meet the growing need for consistent care throughout patients' lives.

The program includes a brief, hands-on residency on Carlow's campus. Licensed nurse practitioners can complete the certificate in just three semesters. Others will graduate in 3-7 semesters prepared to guide and motivate patients and partner with them to prevent disease and restore wellness and to sit for AANP or ANCC national board certification. Carlow’s FNP program has a reputation for preparing nurses to be competitive and competent in the field. Those hoping to pursue a doctorate can take up to six credits of doctoral credit in the certificate program.