Post-Master’s Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner Online
Earn more opportunities to thrive as a nurse leader with this family nurse practitioner certificate program.
Program Overview
Explore the A-State Online FNP certificate program
The Post-Master’s Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner online program elevates your professional practice by building on your credentials as an MSN-prepared nurse. Earn more opportunities to thrive as a nurse leader in this family nurse practitioner certificate program, which prepares you to deepen your patient relationships, provide more comprehensive care, and increase positive healthcare outcomes in rural and urban communities.
Our relevant curriculum ensures your FNP practice is ready for today’s healthcare challenges. You may choose from three start dates and benefit from 100% online coursework and one-on-one attention from our experienced, compassionate faculty as they help you explore dental health, radiology interpretation, telehealth practices, the management of clients and families with minor to chronic health issues, and more.
A-State offers an optional Skills Day on campus that provides the opportunity to perform actions as sutures, joint injections, digital blocks, and nail removals. As the demand for highly qualified FNPs continues to grow, this affordable family nurse practitioner post-graduate certificate empowers you to serve an urgent healthcare need and enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive patient responsibilities.
For state approvals, please consult the Program Map.
In this online family nurse practitioner certificate program, you will learn how to:
- Assist in providing primary care through performing standard procedure skills
- Conduct physical diagnosis/differential diagnosis (looking at possible disorders that are causing the physical symptoms)
- Work with patients/families to develop plans to improve and maintain health or treat illnesses
- Assist in providing primary care through performing standard procedure skills
- Conduct physical diagnosis/differential diagnosis (looking at possible disorders that are causing the physical symptoms)
- Work with patients/families to develop plans to improve and maintain health or treat illnesses
Prepare for leadership roles across a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Internal medicine offices
- Community clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Specialty clinics
- University student health centers
- Rehab centers
- Ambulatory care centers
- Home care
- Prisons and jails
- Internal medicine offices
- Community clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Specialty clinics
- University student health centers
- Rehab centers
- Ambulatory care centers
- Home care
- Prisons and jails
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Accreditation
Accredited by ACEN
Tuition
Affordable A-State tuition makes it easy to advance
Our online family nurse practitioner certificate program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Set a calendar reminder for these key deadlines
Ideal for working nurses, Arkansas State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/1/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/27/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/19/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/14/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/20/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/15/25 | 10/3/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/2/25 | 10/10/25 | 12/4/25 |
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Admissions
Preview the admission requirements for the online FNP certificate
We know you’re busy, so we’ve streamlined the A-State admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Students who are interested in the online Post-Master’s Certificate – FNP program must have a Master of Science in Nursing degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited institution. Review full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- MSN degree
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Complete online application and submit application fee
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program of nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA in MSN coursework
- Official transcript(s) submitted by the registrar of any college/university you have attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Satisfactory background check through Verified Credentials
Graduates of an MSN program with an FNP option that did not include the required certification eligibility requirements from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and/or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology; Advanced Health Assessment, including diagnostics and disease management; Advanced Pharmacology; and/or minimum of 500 faculty supervised clinical hours) are also eligible to apply. A request for a curriculum “Gap Analysis” to determine an individual Plan of Study will be requested from the Program Coordinator prior to admission.
Request all official transcripts be sent directly to A-State from all colleges or universities attended. Save time by requesting transcripts be sent electronically.
English Proficiency Requirements
This program requires a high level of English proficiency to meet academic and clinical objectives, along with meeting the criteria for licensure. You may be required to provide proof of English proficiency per A-State School of Nursing English Proficiency Standards. Additionally, if you’ve ever attended a professional program in the past, you may be required to provide a letter of good standing.
Meeting the admissions requirements does not guarantee admission. Students will be admitted based on space availability.
International Students
Students from non-English speaking countries or for whom English is not a native language must take one of the following tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 83 on the preferred internet-based test (iBT), 570 on the paper-based test, or 213 on the computer-based test
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of at least 6.5 and a spoken band score of 7
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a score of 56
Submit all documents to:
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: astateonline@astate.edu
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
A look at the online FNP certificate curriculum
To finish the Post-Master’s Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner online program, you must complete a total of 21 credit hours. Required coursework includes six advanced practice courses. If a Gap Analysis determines you must enroll in an individual plan of study, you will also need to complete three advanced nursing courses totaling nine credit hours.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this certificate.