Post-master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate Curriculum
Goodwin’s post-master’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate provides a streamlined path for nurses who already hold a master’s degree and are ready to specialize in advanced practice. With focused coursework and a flexible online format, this certificate allows you to build on your existing nursing education while continuing to work full-time. Students can complete the FNP certificate in as few as 16 months part-time.
An advanced curriculum focused on family-centered primary care
The FNP certificate curriculum builds on your graduate nursing foundation and experience while sharpening the skills needed for advanced practice. Coursework covers advanced assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and primary care management, helping you strengthen clinical judgement and confidence in family-focused care.
As part of the program, you’ll participate in two in-person immersion experiences that will reinforce hands-on learning and the application of advanced practice concepts. The program concludes with a capstone experience that integrates advanced clinical knowledge and supports preparation for the national FNP board certification exam.
Post-master’s FNP courses - 29 credits
| MSN 605 | Current Concepts and Professional Roles in Advanced Practice Nursing |
| MSN 650 | Advanced Reasoning and Differential Diagnosis for Advanced Nursing Practice |
| MSN 660 | FNP I Advanced Practice Through the Lifespan-Primary Care of The Adult Client |
| MSN 670 | FNP II Advanced Practice Through the Lifespan-Primary Care of The Complex Client |
| MSN 680 | FNP III Advanced Practice Through the Lifespan-Primary Care of The Pediatric and Women’s Health Client |
| MSN 698 | Advanced Practice Capstone-Clinical Application on Population Health |
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Course sections noted with an ‘H’ are delivered in a hybrid format (a combination of on-campus and online learning).
Course sections noted with an ‘O’ are delivered in an online format.
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- Enrollment is hassle-free, and it’s easy to get started.
- Financial aid is available, and we’re still accepting applications.
- You will find comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
- We are veteran-friendly, and we understand and respect the needs of veteran students.
- If you want to transfer in credits, Admissions can typically review your unofficial transcripts of prior learning in less than one business day.
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