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Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner

At Northeastern University

Location

United States

Qualification

Graduate Certificate/Diploma

Fees

USD20159

(2026)

Duration

12 Month(s)

Next intake

13.01.2027

Course info

The Bouve College of Health Sciences’ Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to become nationally certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The program is designed for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) currently holding a master’s degree (MS or MSN) and a certification in another APRN specialty. The curriculum focuses on the expertise required to take the National Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the AANP. Course offerings and clinical practicum requirements are individualized, and credit requirements range from 19 to 29 based on previous specialty certification.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 12 Month(s)

Fees: USD20159

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Boston
Fall (September), 2027	Boston
Spring (January), 2028	Boston

Entry requirements for Northeastern University

Students must apply and be accepted to both programs separately and follow each program’s application and admission requirements.Online applicationApplication feeUnofficial transcripts for all institutions attended(Official transcripts required upon acceptance of admission offer)Personal statementResuméTwo letters of recommendationOfficial TOEFL, IELTS, PTE exam or Duolingo English Test scores for Non-Native English speaking applicants (English language requirement waived for international applicants that hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from a US institution)Please refer to individual program requirements.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Northeastern University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.