Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Masters Certificate

Here, you facilitate health and wellness across the lifespan.

A healthy life — that’s probably at the top everyone’s wish list. Governors State’s Post Masters Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner will prepare you to help orchestrate a healthy life for individuals of all ages. You will provide primary care to patients across the lifespan and in a variety of primary care settings.

The Family Nurse Practitioner certificate prepares nurse leaders who address the challenges of local, regional, national and global healthcare reform. Our nursing programs focus on providing quality, holistic care, creating healing environments and building caring communities. The GSU nursing faculty includes Advanced Practice Nurses, seasoned educators and doctorally prepared researchers who provide students with an exceptional educational experience.

Delivery Format

Governors State’s 24-credit hour Family Nurse Practitioner certificate is offered in a hybrid format.

Success & Goals Achieved

Reach your Career Goals

As an FNP, you can advance your nursing career while maintaining the ability to work at the forefront of patient care.

$132,050 2024 Median Annual Pay for Nurse Practitioners
32,700 Job openings for Nurse Practitioners projected each year, on average, over the decade.
35% Projected growth for employment of Nurse Practitioners from 2024 to 2034.
$98,520-$217,270 Average Annual Pay Range for Nurse Practitioners

What You'll Study

Our academic catalog has detailed information about what you'll study, like courses, hours needed for completion, and other requirements.

How to Apply

You'll need certain documents and meet certain requirements in order to apply. Read about them on our admissions pages.

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