Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post-Master's)

Endicott College

This post-master’s certificate offers advanced study with a focus on health and a holistic approach to individuals and families, offering a unique and much needed approach to Primary Care. Learn to care for patients and families across the lifespan both in health and in illness. The role of the FNP includes promoting health, preventing disease, and assessing, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses. Courses are offered in a hybrid learning model with a mix of online and evening courses to suit your lifestyle. Upon completion of this track, you will be eligible for family nurse practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and will be eligible to apply for state licensure. The curriculum is aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Master’s Essentials and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) core and population competencies.Upon completion of the program, students will:Demonstrate advanced clinical judgment based in knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and natural, physical, and social sciences.Develop holistic, evidence-based approaches to deliver person-centered care.Design quality population-focused care approaches for the protection, promotion, and enhancement of health.Design research to address healthcare and nursing issues.Create an environment of safety for clients and providers.Function as an effective leader of the interprofessional care team.Apply knowledge of the healthcare system in leading care across delivery settings.Appraise information and communication technologies in the delivery of effective care.Integrate the ethics and values of the nursing profession in providing equitable care for all.Create an environment that fosters an intentional commitment to personal and professional well-being for all.The family nurse practitioner internship course provides students an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in the classroom setting into practice. Internship placements are arranged individually through the School of Nursing. Experiences are selected with the student to meet program requirements of 600 clinical hours.

Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences