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Accreditation InformationThe Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, post-graduate APRN certificates, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, post-graduate APRN certificates, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Move into an advanced clinical role as a Family Nurse Practitioner with a post-graduate certificate
Expand your autonomy – and your career choices – with Franklin’s post-graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNP-C) program. Whether you are an RN with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a Ph.D. in Nursing, or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), our program prepares you to work in the primary care setting managing the health of individuals and families. You’ll gain the knowledge and clinical skills necessary for the assessment and management of common acute and chronic illnesses, health promotion and disease prevention. Upon completing the certificate, you will be eligible for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examinations offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
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FNP Certificate Program Overview
Extend your practice capabilities to deliver family-focused healthcare services to patients of all ages. Franklin University’s FNP Post-Graduate Certificate (FNP-C) prepares clinically minded registered nurses (RNs) to move into a more autonomous and responsible patient care role. Through a combination of online classes and experiential learning, our FNP-C program will prepare you to transition to a more advanced level of clinical practice.
The FNP Certificate program designed for the busy, working nurse
Franklin’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate program is designed for the working nurse, with coursework offered 100% online. With convenient 6-, 12- and 16-week courses, you’ll build your theoretical knowledge and foundational technical skills quickly – earning your degree in as few as 24 months. Plus, in your final year of study you’ll get hands-on learning in a simulated skills lab, as well as on-site clinical residency experience in an approved healthcare setting.
Apply and practice your technical skills as you learn
As part of Franklin’s long-standing reputation for providing a relevant education, you’ll be exposed to current and emerging technologies. In addition, you’ll consistently merge coursework with your existing knowledge in order to develop a theoretical basis to guide your practice to promote high quality, effective, patient-centered care. In order to provide a dynamic online learning experience, you will have access to Shadowhealth, state-of-the-art simulation software, to sharpen your foundational skills prior to beginning your clinical experience – a unique benefit for nursing students at Franklin. The use of simulation software continues with iHuman, which is used in many of the didactic courses including the clinicals.
Later, you’ll refine your skills with a real-world internship that lets you put learned theories into clinical practice to provide comprehensive nursing care. These clinical experiences will expose you to patients at all life stages from birth through end of life. This allows you the flexibility to complete hours in pediatrics, women’s health, and a specialty rotation once you’ve completed your primary care hours.
Maximize your learning with concept-based study and competency-based clinicals
You won’t attend online lectures as part of your FNP-C experience. The highly structured, online FNP-C coursework requires a great deal of engagement. It is recommended that you attend our live sessions to enrich your understanding. Because the program is designed for working nurses, the live sessions will also be recorded for viewing at a later time. You will progress through your clinicals and demonstrate mastery in primary care. Once mastery is achieved, you are able to spend time in a specialty practice to enrich your diagnostic and management skills.
Save time and tuition with a transfer-friendly, post-graduate FNP Certificate program
If you qualify for transfer credit, you could graduate up to 9 months faster. To be eligible for up to 12 hours of transfer credit, credit hours must be from an accredited MSN program. Common sources of transfer credit include standard MSN-program courses like advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and advanced physical assessment, as long as they have been completed within 3 to 5 years of your enrollment in Franklin’s FNP Certificate program. Talk with an admissions advisor to see if you may benefit from transfer credit based on previously earned MSN credit.
Earn your FNP certificate from a university built for busy adults
Earn your FNP certificate on your terms by taking classes 100% online. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin was built from the ground-up to satisfy the needs of adult learners. Our seamless transfer process and team of academic advisors will help ease your transition to becoming a student, while our flexible course schedules help to balance your education with work, family and life. Get started on your future today.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Franklin University are pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
As part of the initial accreditation for the programs, Franklin University hosted an on-site evaluation in September 2022. Franklin anticipates receiving CCNE’s accreditation decision for the programs in Spring 2023.
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Nursing Careers & Jobs
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners work with patients of all ages and can perform examinations, diagnose illnesses, interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications under the conditions of the nurse practice act in each state.
Nurse Educator
Nurse educators work at community colleges, hospitals, or four-year institutions, developing curriculum and evaluating effectiveness, instructing aspiring nurses, and observing nursing students in clinical environments.
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Registered nurses monitor patients, provide treatment and provide instructions for disease prevention and follow-up care to patients and their families.
Employment Outlook
From 2022-2032, jobs in Nursing are expected to increase by 14%
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Nurse Anesthetists | $203,091 | 46,484 | 15% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nurse Anesthetists
Median Salary: $203,091
Job Postings: 46,484 Projected Growth: 15% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionNurse Anesthetists administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. Projected Growth
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Nurse Practitioners | $121,618 | 391,419 | 47% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nurse Practitioners
Median Salary: $121,618
Job Postings: 391,419 Projected Growth: 47% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionNurse Practitioners diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. Projected Growth
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Nurse Midwives | $120,890 | 6,408 | 12% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nurse Midwives
Median Salary: $120,890
Job Postings: 6,408 Projected Growth: 12% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionNurse Midwives diagnose and coordinate all aspects of the birthing process, either independently or as part of a healthcare team. May provide well-woman gynecological care. Must have specialized, graduate nursing education. Projected Growth
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Registered Nurses | $81,224 | 4,550,317 | 12% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Registered Nurses
Median Salary: $81,224
Job Postings: 4,550,317 Projected Growth: 12% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionRegistered Nurses assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Projected Growth
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $54,621 | 1,205,255 | 11% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Median Salary: $54,621
Job Postings: 1,205,255 Projected Growth: 11% |
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Occupation Job Titles Skills Industry DescriptionLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required. Projected Growth
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Source: Employment Outlook data is provided by Lightcast. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.