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Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

As an experienced RN with a master’s degree, you’ve already made the connection between quality care and higher education. Now, you’re looking to expand your knowledge and influence through additional, focused learning.

Our Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate program can help you achieve those goals. Available to residents of Arizona and California, this program seeks to develop your leadership skills in advanced practice nursing. You’ll also work to refine your assessment and client management expertise in order to attain a level of professional competency to practice more independently. Upon completion of this program, you’ll be eligible to sit for the National Family Nurse Practitioner Certification exam.

What you'll learn

How to afford your degree

Use the information below or speak with a Finance Advisor to better understand your financial options. You'll also find out how you may be able to lower your out-of-pocket expense and what options may be available to help you fund your education.

Paying for school

Find out about our convenient payment plans, financial aid and military member discounts by exploring how you can pay for your degree.

How to get started

Learn more about the admissions process that takes place after talking with an advisor and choosing your degree program.

The curriculum of the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate consists of 41 credit hours.

Core courses

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You can count on a full range of resources

Even if you’re enrolling in one of our many certificate programs, you’ll still enjoy the same broad array of services and resources as our degree students. Throughout your educational journey, your personal advisors are there for you – ensuring you’re in class and getting the most out of it. And Technical Support is available 24/7 (except major holidays) for any concerns or questions you might have about your Student Website.

Make your enrollment decision easier with our tuition tool

From finding the right college to finding time for your other work and family responsibilities - we know you have a lot on your mind. That's why we offer the tools you need to better understand your financial commitment and the Finance Advisors who can help you understand your options.

How much will it cost?

Knowing your cost commitment up-front can help you successfully plan for your degree program.

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Prior Learning Assessment

Learn about how you can fulfill some credit requirements from prior experience, professional training, licenses, certificates and transcripts from previously attended colleges and institutions.

Cash Plan

Review our Cash Plan, which gives you the option to pay course-by-course as you pursue your education.

Scholarships

Scholarships pay for tuition-related expenses and don't need to be paid back. Your advisor can help you find scholarships that you may be eligible for.

Federal Financial Aid Plan

Investigate federal financial aid options including government grants and loans. Your advisor will help you check your eligibility.

Third-party billing

Under the Third-Party Billing Plan, University of Phoenix directly bills an approved employer for a student's tuition. To find out if your company supports direct bill, speak to your human resources department or one of our advisors.

Need more information?

An advisor can help you review your options and choose the one that’s best for you.

How can I use my Military benefits?

Whether you're serving on Active Duty, are a member of the Reserve or National Guard, or are the spouse of a military member, you're eligible for a reduction in tuition. Our special military tuition rates combined with some of the resources below can help you get started in your pursuit of a degree.

The Federal Military Tuition Assistance Program

With federal military tuition assistance, you may receive 100% federal Tuition Assistance for your military service.

Montgomery GI Bill

At University of Phoenix, you can apply your Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty, or your Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve to your educational costs.

Post 9/11 GI Bill

If you're a veteran or military servicemember who served a minimum of 90 combined days on active duty after September 10th, 2001, you may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI benefits.

Active Duty Spouse Benefits

As a military spouse, you may be eligible for financial assistance that can help you pursue your degree.

Benefits of this degree program

Learn from nurse leaders with advanced degrees and relevant nursing experience.

Every class is taught by a master's- or doctoral-prepared nursing professional. Our more than 800 faculty members average more than 5 years of teaching experience and 14 years of professional experience — many of them in roles such as Director of Nursing, Chief Nursing Officer and nurse educator.
Experience the unparalleled ways we empower you to succeed.

Our intimate class sizes in the College of Nursing average 14 students, allowing for dynamic, personal interaction with your classmates and instructors. To us, you’re more than just a face in a crowded lecture hall.
Find the academic and life resources you need to succeed.

You can find academic support through the Center for Mathematics Excellence, the Center for Writing Excellence and our University Library, which features 30,000 full-text books, 44,000 journals and more than 250 individual information repositories. You can also find life and career coaching, financial advice, daily living and counseling resources through our Life Resource Center.

Is this the right program for you?

Talk to an advisor who specializes in the Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate to make sure this program fits your specific needs. You can also get to know University of Phoenix by checking out the Phoenix Prep Center.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.

One of the nation's largest Nursing schools

For more than 27 years, University of Phoenix College of Nursing has been a leader in nursing education, helping working nurses advance their professional goals and help improve health care delivery. Nearly 40,000 College of Nursing graduates chose to pursue their degrees here.

A real-world education

Our curriculum — taught by faculty who are MSN-prepared nurses — emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical-thinking skills and leadership development. To help further knowledge in the areas you're passionate about, you can choose your clinical or practicum projects.

Accredited programs

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202.887.6791, www.aacn.nche.edu.