{"id":28405,"date":"2023-09-29T15:33:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T19:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=28405"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:31:48","slug":"online-post-masters-fnp-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-health-and-education\/malek-school-of-nursing-professions\/graduate-programs\/graduate-nursing-certificate-programs\/post-masters-certificate-family-nurse-practitioner-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Master\u2019s Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28370 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/top.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"347\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/top.jpg 534w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/top-300x272.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/>Post-Master&#8217;s Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner Program<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Important Update for Graduate Nursing Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All<\/strong> graduate nursing applications at Marymount University are reviewed <strong>exclusively through <a href=\"https:\/\/nursingcas.liaisoncas.org\/apply\/\">NursingCAS<\/a>.<\/strong> To apply, you must submit your application through the NursingCAS system.<br \/>\nWe strongly encourage you to create your account and get started early, as it typically takes NursingCAS <strong>at least two weeks<\/strong> to verify an application once it has been submitted. Beginning the process early will give you plenty of time to gather and upload all required materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need help with your application?<\/strong><br \/>\nContact the <strong>NursingCAS Customer Support Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the chat\/help icon in the lower right corner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/nursingcas.liaisoncas.org\/apply\/\">NursingCAS website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Call: 617-612-2880<\/li>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org\">nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Broaden Your Capacity for Care as a Family Nurse Practitioner<\/h2>\n<p>Reach your goal to provide primary care for individuals, families and communities throughout the lifespan with Marymount\u2019s Post-Master&#8217;s Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner (PMC-FNP) program. Build on your Master\u2019s in Nursing knowledge to optimize patient care with an in-depth study including clinical experiences that cover acute and chronic illnesses throughout the life cycle. Master healthcare technologies, principles of interprofessional collaboration and ethical standards.<\/p>\n<p>The Post-Master\u2019s Certificate-FNP program features a flexible, online format perfect for the working nurse. It can be completed in 20 months and prepares you to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) FNP certification exam.<\/p>\n<h3>Specialize in Primary Care to Serve a Broad Population<\/h3>\n<p>Marymount\u2019s online Post-Master\u2019s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate is focused on holistic, compassionate care and patient advocacy. After successfully completing the program, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Translate theory into practice for diverse populations<\/li>\n<li>Utilize systems strategies to promote high quality care<\/li>\n<li>Optimize patient care using evidence-informed clinical practice and healthcare technologies<\/li>\n<li>Influence healthcare policy development, regulation, and finance<\/li>\n<li>Apply clinical strategies to reduce risk of disease and chronic illness<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate advanced practice competencies to deliver safe, quality care<\/li>\n<li>Integrate professional and ethical standards in advanced nursing practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why an Online Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master&#8217;s Certificate?<\/h3>\n<p>As a professional nurse with an MSN, you know that the healthcare landscape is complex and ever changing. By 2033, the U.S. is expected to be short by as many as 139,000 physicians. Family nurse practitioners are needed now more than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Online post-master&#8217;s FNP programs like Marymount\u2019s offer you the unique opportunity to balance work and schooling to achieve your career goals. The FNP Post-Master&#8217;s Certificate program at Marymount provides a convenient, part-time pace and full support from your Enrollment Advisor, Student Success Advisor, Clinical Placement Services team and engaged faculty.<\/p>\n<p><small><strong>CCNE Accreditation<\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master\u2019s degree program in nursing, post-master\u2019s certificate programs, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Marymount University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28313\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/muo-nurse-practitioner-demand-statistics-compressor.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"613\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/muo-nurse-practitioner-demand-statistics-compressor.png 761w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/muo-nurse-practitioner-demand-statistics-compressor-300x107.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-28288 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/badges.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/badges.jpg 908w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/badges-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/badges-768x155.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post-Master&#8217;s Certificate-Family Nurse Practitioner Program Important Update for Graduate Nursing Applicants: All graduate nursing applications at Marymount University are reviewed exclusively through NursingCAS. 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