The post-master's certificate program at Felician is offered to registered nurses who already have a master of science in nursing (MSN) degree. The emphasis of this program is on nursing care for families or adults. When you complete this program, you will be eligible to take the National Certification advanced practice exam in either family or adult health. Passing the exam qualifies you to be certified as a nurse practitioner. Entry into this program is available to registered nurses (RNs) who have at least one year of experience and are currently licensed and employed as professional nurses. If you don't have your MSN you can get it at Felician College and then complete the certification program. Although most of the program is online, you must also work in a clinical setting in order to complete your training.
Felician College
262 South Main St.
Lodi, NJ 07644-2117
201-559-6000
felician.edu
There are nine nurse practitioner programs at Rush University, each tied to a different area of specialty. Each of the programs is offered as either a complete master's of science in nursing (MSN) degree program with nurse practitioner certification, or as a certification program alone, for RNs who already have an MSN. The programs offered are for Anesthesia (CRNA), Acute/Chronic Care Pediatric (ACPNP), Acute Care (ACNP), Family (FNP), Gerontological (GNP), Neonatal (NNP), Adult (ANP), Psychiatric - Mental Health (PMHNP), and Pediatric (PNP). Admission requirements and course details vary by program. These courses all are offered online, but some may include a clinical component, which requires you to participate in on-site training at a clinic or hospital before your training is completed.
Rush University
600 South Paulina St., Suite 440
Chicago, IL 60612
312-942-5000
rushu.rush.edu
Although much of this program is online, clinical practice is required, as well. You can do the clinical work in your community, so there is no need for you to ever leave your hometown. The faculty from Graceland will supervise this part of your education in conjunction with local medical personnel. You need to be an RN to enroll in the program, and when you have completed all the work you will have your master of science in nursing (MSN) degree and will be ready to take the nurse practitioner certification exam. The Graceland program focuses on training you to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), preparing you to work in a wide variety of settings.
Graceland University School of Nursing
1401 W. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050-3434
816-833-0524
graceland.edu