Graduate Certificate in Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner

Transform care in underserved communities. Take your nursing career to the next level and make a real difference in your community. This post-graduate certificate is for master's prepared nurses interested in delivering advanced family primary care as certified Family Nurse Practitioners. This certificate combines evidence-based learning with hands-on clinical experience, emphasizing holistic, patient-centered care in rural and diverse healthcare settings. Graduates are prepared to pursue national and Arizona state certification, positioning you to lead in primary care, improve community health outcomes, and advance your career in high-impact healthcare roles. Graduates may apply to the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in all nursing coursework. Clinical health requirements Completion of an MS degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Current RN license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Arizona or eligibility to obtain an Arizona license, or meet the Arizona Board of Nursing regulations regarding multistate licensure. IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Recommendation(s)/Reference(s), Responses to Specific Essay Questions. See the application for details.