Program Overview
The Post Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner is a 33-credit post-graduate program which prepares you for a career as an FNP. The online certificate program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in health promotion across the life span, adult, geriatric, and pediatric healthcare, women's health, and much more.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online Grad Nursing & Veterans Grad Nursing in 2026
| Credits to Complete: | 33 credit hours | Transfer Credits: | Up to 12 credits can be transferred in |
What You'll Learn
This online Post Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner will provide students with the academic knowledge, skills, and expertise to apply for certification as a family nurse practitioner. Graduates will be prepared to have integrated praxis philosophy throughout multiple courses. The program consists of core, specialty, and clinical courses. This program is for licensed registered nurses (current, unrestricted license) who have a Master of Science in Nursing degree and are interested in advancing their careers to become a certified family nurse practitioner.
Notable Accolade: In 2025, Herzing FNP graduates achieved a 97% pass rate on their board certification exams.
Career Preparation
Designed for nurses who already hold an MSN degree, Herzing's PMC-FNP program provides nurses the opportunity to go from non-clinical to clinical-based advanced practice nursing. The population-based curriculum begins with three direct care courses followed by FNP certification concentration courses, focusing on the primary care needs of patients across the lifespan.
Herzing's Clinical Pledge
Herzing understands securing clinical placement as part of an FNP program is one of the biggest concerns students face. That is why Herzing offers guidance and support through their step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.
As a Herzing student, you are encouraged to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, Herzing provides extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.
Because of Herzing's strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and their comprehensive Clinical Guidance Process, Herzing is confident in their ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement. *
*Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.
Program Admission Requirements
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Hold a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited university or college.
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Hold a current, active and unrestricted license as a registered nurse in the state in which they live.
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Eligible states for Enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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About Herzing University
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ABOUT: Herzing University is a regionally accredited institution founded in 1965 with online programs offered nationwide, and 11 campuses located in 8 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, committed to the education, training and advancement of career-focused individuals. ACCREDITATION: The post-masters APRN certificate programs at Herzing University Madison are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. COST: $616 per credit hour for union members and immediate family members. This is a 20% reduction in tuition cost. Additional fees: $555 per semester - Learner Resource Fee. |