Nursing Certificate Options
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is designed for nurses who already hold a master’s (or higher) degree in nursing and want to expand their expertise into acute and critical care. Aligned with the University’s mission, the AGACNP certificate prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver evidence-based, high-acuity care for adults and older adults in hospitals, ICUs, and specialty practice settings. Through this program, students enhance their ability to manage complex patient needs, collaborate across disciplines, and strengthen their impact on healthcare systems.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate Program was developed for RNs with a master’s (or higher) degree in nursing who wish to expand their nursing practice to the role as a FNP. The mission of the FNP certificate program is consistent with the University mission. It will develop clinicians who can manage care and participate in system change through identification of best practice in the care of the family. Graduates of this program will increase their contribution to healthcare through the knowledge and skills developed in this program.
Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Prepare for the FNP & ENP Certification Exams & Licensures
Become a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner and an Emergency Nurse Practitioner. After graduating from our dual certificate program, you are eligible to take the national certification exams for the Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. After this, you will be able to apply for licensure in advanced practice nursing as both a family nurse practitioner and an emergency nurse practitioner.
Designed for Practicing RNs with an MSN
Our program is specifically designed for practicing nurses with a master’s degree in nursing (or higher). Keep caring for your patients and living in your place of choice while you earn your next credentials. Our limited-residency program is designed for you, the busy nurse, who is ready to make an even greater impact on patients in family care and emergency settings.
Help Address the National Shortage in Emergency Departments
There’s a shortage of primary care and emergency department providers across the nation. FNP/ENPs can meet the shortage with their unique abilities, education, and qualifications to offer primary and emergency care across the lifespan.
5 Onsite Visits
During the duration of the FNPC/ENPC program, you have 7 weeks of onsite instruction (divided across the five semesters of the program) at our campus in Provo, Utah. During the onsite visits you will focus on the following: acquiring intensive skills; learning high-risk skills in high-fidelity simulation settings; and, gaining in-person, hands-on primary and emergency care skills in a university setting.
Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The Post-Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNPC) Program/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program (PMHNPC) was developed for Registered Nurses with a master’s (or higher) degree in nursing who wish to expand their nursing practice to the role as an FNP/PMHNP. The FNPC/PMHNPC program develops clinicians who can manage care and participate in system change through identification of best practice in primary care and psychiatric settings across the lifespan. Graduates of this program will increase their contribution to healthcare through the knowledge and skills developed in this program.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The post-master’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate program is completely online. It is designed for the RN with a master’s degree or higher, wishing to expand into advanced practice in the specialty of psychiatric-mental health. Students complete 39 credit hours and 540 supervised clinical hours (over 4 semesters). The program accepts students to begin the program in Winter, Summer, and Fall terms.