Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

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Class Type

100% onlineSee state availability

Next Start Date

May 19, 2025

Placement Tests

GMAT/GRE not required for admission

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CCNE

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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).

Program Availability

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Finish in 24 Months

Prepare for advancement faster.

Transfer Credits Available

Eligible students can get a jumpstart by transferring up to 12 credit hours.

Built-in, Asynchronous Practicum

Learn, practice and apply simultaneously within your coursework.

100% Online Coursework

Balance earning your degree with other work-life commitments.

Contemporary Curriculum

Evaluate and study trending nursing topics throughout the program.

Learn from the Best

Benefit from the experience of your instructors – seasoned, in-field practitioners.

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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Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Courses & Curriculum

31 Semester Hours

Major Area Required

NURS 644 - Advanced Pathophysiology (3)

This course provides an in-depth study of the physiological changes and responses to altered health states and their impact on the functional status of patients. Students will focus on the essential knowledge of human health and disease across the lifespan. Pathophysiological theories and evidence-based research serve as a basis for applying content to population groups.

NURS 646 - Advanced Physical Assessment (3)

This course builds upon the student?s previous health assessment knowledge offering more advanced health assessment content to provide the foundation for advanced professional nursing roles. This course emphasizes knowledge of health assessment, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual health assessment, risk assessment, and functional assessment in diverse populations in the promotion of health and prevention of disease. To maintain a nursing focus on patient responses to health, illness, or the threat of illness, the nurse must exhibit effective communication and client teaching, which is incorporated throughout the course. The importance of effective documentation and health record keeping is included.

NURS 648 - Advanced Pharmacology (3)

This course focuses on the concepts, principles, and application of pharmacotherapeutics used in the management of health problems encountered in primary care. Emphasis is placed on theories and principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics, which provide a foundation for critical thinking, and the application of research finding. The focus on pharmacology is aimed at the treatment of acute and chronic health problems in populations over the lifespan. Prescriptive authority for nurses is explored.

NURS 698 - Diagnostic Methods for the Nurse Practitioner (2)

This course will provide students with content regarding common diagnostic tests applicable to APN practice, the rationale for these tests, expected results and common abnormal results. Topics include selection of appropriate diagnostic tests, procedures for collecting specimens, analyzing selected tests and evaluating results. The role of the APRN is to be knowledgeable about evidence-based support for the choice of diagnostic testing and use critical thinking to evaluate the significance of this testing in the context of the test?s sensitivity specificity the disease prevalence and the patient?s likelihood for the condition. The APRN is an advocate for the patient when weighing the risk/benefit factors for testing while also being a good manager of resources and avoiding unnecessary testing which contributes to the high cost of medical care. The APRN needs to be familiar with legal implications of testing such as protecting the privacy of medical information, timeliness of providing test results, and laws concerning mandatory reporting. The ethics of autonomy and the right to refuse a test need to be considered as the APRN shares decision making with the patient. Socioeconomic factors and social determinants of health can influence create barriers to access to care and also need careful consideration.

NURS 700 - Foundations of Nurse Practition Practice

This course introduces the practice of primary health care. Principles of safety, quality, and the art of diagnosis and treatment influencing care delivery will be addressed. These include fundamentals in the art of diagnosis and treatment, population health, cultural competency, oral and written communication, and billing and coding. This course has a required basic office procedure skills and assessment lab of 16 hours.

NURS 701 - Primary Care I (4)

This course provides the nurse practitioner student with advanced theoretical knowledge in the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. This course has a required clinical experience of 150 hours where the students will complete appropriate focused and comprehensive subjective and objective assessments; use a differential diagnosis process to make clinical decisions; select appropriate interventions including diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals; and document effectively in patients' health records. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

NURS 702 - Primary Care II (4)

This course provides the nurse practitioner student with advanced theoretical knowledge in the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. This course has a required clinical experience of 150 hours where students will complete appropriate focused and comprehensive subjective and objective assessments; used a differential diagnosis process to make clinical decisions; select appropriate interventions including diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals; and document effectively in patients' health records. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).

NURS 703 - Management of Multidimensional Health (4)

This course focuses on the health care concepts specific to the application of assessment and management of common conditions with special emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, risk reduction, and disease detection, with a focus on pediatric and geriatric populations. This course has a required clinical experience of 150 hours where students will complete appropriate focused and comprehensive subjective and objective assessments; use a differential diagnosis process to make clinical decisions; select appropriate interventions including diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals; and document effectively in patients' health records.

NURS 704 - Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Prep (1)

This course is designed to prepare the student to successfully pass the national certification exam. Emphasis will be on best test-taking practices and professional and independent practice in primary care for individuals and families.

NURS 790 - FNP Capstone (4)

This course focuses on the health care concepts specific to the application of assessment and management of physical and mental health with special emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, risk reduction, disease detection, and gender-related well-being. Students will advance understanding of core concepts related to well-being and gender-related health in diverse populations. This course has a required clinical experience of 150 hours, where students will complete appropriate focused and comprehensive subjective and objective assessments; use a differential diagnosis process to make clinical decisions; select appropriate interventions including diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals; and document effectively in patients? health records.

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program Details

Tuition Costs

2024 - 2025 Tuition	Cost Per Credit
Standard tuition per credit hour	$670
Nursing programs MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-AGPCNP, Post-Graduate FNP Certificate, Post-Graduate AGPCNP Certificate and Post-Graduate PMHNP Certificate	$670
MSN-Generalist, MSN-Nurse Administrator and MSN-Nurse Educator	$598
RN-MSN Pathway (NURS 500)	$298
Current service members	$536
Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level)	$398
Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level) - International Students	$526

Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Fees	Cost
Background check and clinical/practicum screening fee (NURS 700)	$150
Background check and clinical/practicum screening fee (NURS 703)	$80
Clinical course fee (NURS 700, NURS 701, NURS 702, NURS 703, NURS 790)	$250 per course
Clinical/preceptor fees – courses with a clinical in a nurse practitioner track only	Varies by preceptor and site, if applicable.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Synthesize theories and knowledge from nursing and related disciplines to develop a theoretical basis to guide practice in an advanced nursing role.
Apply leadership skills and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care in diverse settings.
Provide leadership across the care continuum in diverse settings to promote high quality, safe, effective patient centered care.
Appraise, use, and participate in the extension of nursing knowledge through scientific inquiry.
Integrate current and emerging technologies into professional practice.
Demonstrate responsive leadership, collaboration, and management to influence the advancement of nursing practice and the profession of nursing and to influence health policy.
Employ collaborative strategies and effective communication to advocate for the role of the professional nurse as a member and leader of interprofessional teams.
Integrate clinical prevention and population health concepts to provide holistic, comprehensive nursing care for individual, families, and aggregates.
Demonstrate an advanced level of understanding of nursing and relevant sciences and integrate this knowledge into practice.

Certificate Requirements

The Graduate Academic Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate programs are a graduate-level program of study that concentrates on a specific body of knowledge within a field of study. It is intended to prepare, upgrade, or retrain a person for immediate application of the knowledge learned. The credits earned as part of this program of study can be applied to a related degree program at Franklin University.

Graduate Academic Certificate Program Requirements

The program must have a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours with at least twelve (12) of those credit hours earned at Franklin University
Students must adhere to the same admissions standards as those entering the graduate program
All applicable prerequisites must be taken prior to enrolling in the required certificate courses
Courses must be completed with a grade of “B-” or better (Nursing post-graduate and graduate certificates require a "B" or better in all courses)
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required to receive the certificate
Students seeking a certificate must attain the requirements for the graduate certificate within four years of the first trimester completed under a declared program. Thereafter, a student is bound by current Academic Catalog requirements.
Students should refer to the major programs section of the academic catalog that may outline additional requirements.

Application for Completion:

Every student in a certificate program must complete an application for completion in order for the certificate to be awarded. Please contact your Academic Advisor for the application.
Completed applications must be submitted to your Academic Advisor no later than 2 weeks prior to the end of the term of certificate completion.
There is a $25 fee due with your application. Franklin University will not issue certificates to students with unpaid balances.
Certificates will be mailed to the student’s home address at the end of the trimester of completion.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the FNP Certificate program must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, a Ph.D. in Nursing, or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited institution. Click here to view the Admissions Checklist: Graduate Nursing Programs.

Admission to the FNP Certificate requires a final cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If you have a GPA lower than 3.0, you can petition for conditional enrollment by submitting an essay detailing other criteria that you believe should be considered to demonstrate your ability to be successful in the FNP Certificate program. This petition could include details on the applicant’s work experience, work ethic, level of professionalism, personality characteristics, level of difficulty of program of study previously completed, etc.

If a student is admitted as a result of the petition, the student will need to obtain a “B” average (3.0 GPA) during the first graduate-level course of their program. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their program and will be unable to earn this graduate degree from Franklin University.

Program Prerequisites

Applicants for the FNP Certificate program must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, a Ph.D. in Nursing, or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from a regionally accredited institution

Evidence of Active Nursing License

Applicants must have a valid, active and clear/unencumbered RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCBSN).

Applicants holding the equivalent of an RN licensure or certification outside the U.S. must submit a Credential Evaluation Services (CES) Academic Report from the Council of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
All students must maintain licensure throughout the program of study.
License information should be submitted here.

English Language Testing & TOEFL IELTS

Prospective students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The requirement is met through any of the following:

The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the official language.*
The applicant has received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution located in an English-speaking country in which the courses were taught in English.*
The applicant has earned appropriate scores on language proficiency exams taken within the last two years, as listed in the Academic Catalog.

*For more information about English proficiency, including a list of English-speaking nations, please visit our International Students section.

Program Specific Requirements

Please note: Due to the unique requirements of the FNP Certificate practicum experience, students should consult the Nursing MSN Program Handbook for important information on the program’s required practicum component before selecting this major. Applicants must complete and return the Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Handbook form prior to enrolling in the FNP Certificate program. For questions regarding the handbook or form, please contact the MSN Program Chair. The handbook and forms can be accessed here.

Licensure Disclaimer

State Licensure Information
In order to be compliant with federal and state regulations related to distance education and professional licensure programs, not all professional licensure programs are open for enrollment or completion of required clinical experiences in every state or U.S. territory. To see which locations are open for Franklin’s nursing programs, please check the “Program Availability” list at the top of this page, or search by program or location through our Program Availability by Location tool.

Franklin University’s advanced practice registered nursing tracks are designed to lead to licensure/certification. Requirements for licensure vary by state and may involve more than successful degree completion. For more information, including a list of locations where Franklin’s programs meet state educational requirements for licensure and state licensure board contact information, please see the Professional Licensure Information section of the State Authorization & Professional Licensure webpage.

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.

Registered Nurse

Registered nurses monitor patients, provide treatment and provide instructions for disease prevention and follow-up care to patients and their families.

Employment Outlook

12%

From 2023-2033, jobs in Nursing are expected to increase by 12%

Occupation

Median Salary (2023)

Job Postings (2023)

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Occupation

Nurse Anesthetists

$212,659

31,519

13%

Nurse Anesthetists

Median Salary: $212,659
Job Postings: 31,519
Projected Growth: 13%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Nurse 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

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists	22,427	71%
Nurse Anesthetists	2,061	7%
Locums Tenens	1,174	4%
Anesthesiologists	906	3%
Locum Tenens Anesthesiologists	710	2%
Hospitalists	546	2%
Travel Radiology Technicians	292	1%
Anesthesia Assistants	1,048	3%
Locum Tenens Anesthesia Physicians	347	1%
Anesthetists	361	1%
Anesthesia Technicians	316	1%
Anesthesiology Residents	408	1%
Endoscopy Registered Nurses	105	0%
Anesthesia Physicians	102	0%
Certified Nurse Anesthetists	238	1%
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners	95	0%
Clinical Instructors	75	0%
Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurses	176	1%
Regional Medical Directors	51	0%
Autonomous Vehicle Operators	81	0%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Anesthesias	8,883	70%
Anesthesiology	5,708	45%
Nursing	2,663	21%
Pre-Anesthetic Assessment	2,337	18%
Surgery	2,262	18%
Pediatrics	1,527	12%
Obstetrics And Gynaecology	1,523	12%
Trauma Care	1,397	11%
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	1,246	10%
Airway Management	1,242	10%
Operating Room (OR)	1,239	10%
Orthopedics	1,164	9%
Patient Safety	1,125	9%
Urology	1,111	9%
Pain Management	1,010	8%
Surgical Procedures	980	8%
Gynecology	933	7%
General Surgery	906	7%
Epidural Anesthesia	867	7%
Endoscopy	826	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Offices of Physicians		52%
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		24%
	Offices of Other Health Practitioners		6%
	Outpatient Care Centers		5%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		5%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		3%
	Other		6%

Nurse Midwives

$129,646

6,819

Nurse Midwives

Median Salary: $129,646
Job Postings: 6,819
Projected Growth: 9%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Nurse 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

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Certified Nurse Midwives	5,720	84%
Nurse Midwives	829	12%
Certified Nurse Midwives/Women's Health Nurse Practitioners	48	1%
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners	70	1%
Directors of Health and Human Services	5	0%
Travel Certified Nurse Midwives	6	0%
OB/GYN Physicians	9	0%
OB/GYN Registered Nurses	15	0%
Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology	6	0%
Bilingual Spanish Customer Service Representatives	11	0%
Certified Family Nurse Practitioners	2	0%
OB/GYNs	4	0%
Advanced Practice Nurses	1	0%
Certified Professional Midwives	89	1%
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioners	1	0%
Midwives	3	0%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Midwifery	1,688	67%
Obstetrics And Gynaecology	1,242	49%
Gynecology	1,211	48%
Postpartum Care	1,028	41%
Nursing	937	37%
Intrapartum	683	27%
Family Planning	497	20%
Medical Records	487	19%
Childbirth	392	16%
Medical Ultrasonography	347	14%
Cardiotocography	295	12%
Patient Education And Counseling	242	10%
Pap Tests	219	9%
Cesarean Section	207	8%
Pelvic Examination	205	8%
Clinical Experience	200	8%
Triage	189	8%
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	186	7%
Clinical Practices	170	7%
Social History Records	167	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Offices of Physicians		52%
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		21%
	Outpatient Care Centers		15%
	Offices of Other Health Practitioners		5%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		3%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		2%
	Other		3%

Nurse Practitioners

$126,256

387,601

44%

Nurse Practitioners

Median Salary: $126,256
Job Postings: 387,601
Projected Growth: 44%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Nurse 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

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Nurse Practitioners	140,282	36%
Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants	73,208	19%
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners	28,637	7%
Family Nurse Practitioners	32,040	8%
Nurse Practitioners/Advanced Practice Registered Nurses	18,423	5%
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners	13,486	4%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners	9,179	2%
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioners	8,965	2%
Advanced Practice Providers	8,331	2%
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants	8,151	2%
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners	6,139	2%
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioners	5,911	2%
Travel Nurse Practitioners	5,540	1%
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants	4,670	1%
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners	4,884	1%
Physicians/Family Practitioners	4,316	1%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants	3,599	1%
Nurse Practitioners/Hospitalists	3,449	1%
Instructors/Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners	4,156	1%
Family Practice Nurse Practitioners	4,235	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Nursing	59,015	30%
Primary Care	50,909	26%
Medical Records	33,491	17%
Patient Education And Counseling	27,994	14%
Treatment Planning	25,434	13%
Geriatrics	23,484	12%
Urgent Care	22,801	12%
Medical History Documentation	22,689	12%
Electronic Medical Record	21,451	11%
Family Medicine	20,307	10%
Chronic Diseases	19,642	10%
Clinical Experience	18,665	10%
Psychiatry	17,026	9%
Acute Care	16,708	9%
Internal Medicine	16,354	8%
Patient Treatment	16,265	8%
Mental Health	14,006	7%
Medication Administration	14,004	7%
Pediatrics	13,741	7%
Home Health Care	13,717	7%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Offices of Physicians		48%
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		18%
	Outpatient Care Centers		9%
	Offices of Other Health Practitioners		4%
	Education and Hospitals (State Government)		3%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		3%
	Other		14%

Registered Nurses

$86,070

4,823,198

10%

Registered Nurses

Median Salary: $86,070
Job Postings: 4,823,198
Projected Growth: 10%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Registered 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

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Registered Nurses	1,029,001	21%
Medical Surgical Registered Nurses	382,391	8%
Travel Registered Nurses	481,609	10%
ICU Registered Nurses	372,624	8%
Operating Room Registered Nurses	295,298	6%
Home Health Registered Nurses	170,736	4%
Medical Surgical Travel Registered Nurses	221,022	5%
Emergency Room Registered Nurses	131,261	3%
Telemetry Registered Nurses	143,109	3%
Telemetry Travel Registered Nurses	355,149	7%
Emergency Department Registered Nurses	135,226	3%
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurses	190,935	4%
Oncology Registered Nurses	104,583	2%
Registered Nurse Case Managers	92,878	2%
Hospice Registered Nurses	90,180	2%
PACU Registered Nurses	106,015	2%
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses	201,222	4%
NICU Registered Nurses	117,460	2%
Pediatric Registered Nurses	102,078	2%
ICU Travel Registered Nurses	100,421	2%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Nursing	1,606,518	59%
Nursing Care	636,896	23%
Nursing Process	388,950	14%
Medication Administration	297,836	11%
Intensive Care Unit	287,124	10%
Acute Care	254,327	9%
Home Health Care	247,412	9%
Nursing Practices	242,897	9%
Care Coordination	218,629	8%
Medical Surgical Nursing	211,615	8%
Emergency Departments	202,641	7%
Medical Records	199,175	7%
Pediatrics	195,908	7%
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	195,169	7%
Direct Patient Care	186,360	7%
Discharge Planning	173,635	6%
Clinical Nursing	164,419	6%
Medical Telemetry	161,029	6%
Patient Education And Counseling	156,956	6%
Computerized Physician Order Entry	155,007	6%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		47%
	Education and Hospitals (Local Government)		7%
	Offices of Physicians		7%
	Home Health Care Services		6%
	Outpatient Care Centers		5%
	Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)		4%
	Other		24%

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

$59,738

977,050

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Median Salary: $59,738
Job Postings: 977,050
Projected Growth: 9%

Occupation

Job Titles

Skills

Industry

Description

Licensed 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

Job Title	Job Postings	% of Job Postings
Licensed Practical Nurses	499,543	51%
Licensed Vocational Nurses	110,182	11%
Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses	56,031	6%
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses	49,725	5%
Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses	47,364	5%
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurses	39,200	4%
Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses/Certified Nursing Assistants	27,115	3%
Hospice Licensed Practical Nurses	17,173	2%
Medical Assistants/Licensed Practical Nurses	11,768	1%
Licensed Practical Nurses/Paramedics/Registered Nurses	16,557	2%
Home Care Licensed Practical Nurses	13,042	1%
Medical Surgical Registered Nurses	10,046	1%
Long Term Care Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses	20,589	2%
Medical Licensed Practical Nurses	7,341	1%
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurses	11,369	1%
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurses	7,409	1%
Skilled Nursing Facility Licensed Practical Nurses	12,051	1%
Long Term Care Registered Nurses	8,126	1%
Assisted Living Licensed Practical Nurses	7,333	1%
Travel Licensed Practical Nurses	5,086	1%

Skill	Job Postings	% of Total Postings
Nursing	247,173	57%
Nursing Care	106,189	25%
Medication Administration	93,639	22%
Vital Signs	76,807	18%
Home Health Care	63,911	15%
Medical Records	53,978	13%
Computerized Physician Order Entry	45,357	11%
Intravenous Therapy	39,775	9%
Long-Term Care	38,915	9%
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	38,477	9%
Nursing Process	32,209	7%
Infection Control	32,012	7%
Pediatrics	30,285	7%
Nursing Homes	29,448	7%
Care Coordination	28,153	7%
Direct Patient Care	25,138	6%
Treatment Planning	24,261	6%
Acute Care	24,111	6%
Patient Education And Counseling	23,760	6%
Rehabilitation	23,147	5%

	Industry	% of Occupation in Industry
	Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)		27%
	Home Health Care Services		12%
	Offices of Physicians		12%
	General Medical and Surgical Hospitals		10%
	Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly		7%
	Outpatient Care Centers		5%
	Other		28%

Source: Employment Outlook data is provided by Lightcast. Franklin University cannot guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.

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