FNP Certificate Program Overview
- Complete in as little as 2 years
- 855 clinical hours
- Online coursework + hands-on intensives
- Meets FNP board certification requirements
- Prepares you to take the Nurse Coaching certification exam
Expand your practice scope with FNP certification in as little as two years. The Texas Wesleyan Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (FNP Certificate) program is designed for nurses who already hold graduate degrees in nursing and want to gain the credentials for family practice without starting over.
This certificate program focuses on what you need for family practice. The majority of coursework is online, and you can complete readings and assignments at the times that work for you.
The FNP Certificate program does include some on-campus experiences: orientation to build connections and skills intensives for critical hands-on practice.
Download our program brochure to learn more about curriculum highlights and admissions requirements.
What Makes Texas Wesleyan Different?
Personal relationships matter here. Texas Wesleyan faculty and staff will know your name, your strengths and what motivates you. With small classes and instructors who still work in clinical practice, you get individual attention from people who truly understand your career.
Learn clinical skills that count. We focus on what you’ll actually use in practice, like reading X-rays and EKGs, suturing, abscess drainage, bone casting and more. These skills give you true clinical autonomy and help you step into any care setting with confidence, from busy urban clinics to rural counties.
Practice holistic care that treats the person behind the patient. You’ll develop skills to create treatment plans that consider the social, emotional and environmental factors that shape their health. We also bring in experts to teach specialized topics that help you make a broader impact in the lives of patients.
Explore the curriculum to see how we deliver this difference.
Request Information
To download a program brochure and learn more about the Texas Wesleyan online FNP certificate program, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an enrollment specialist directly by calling us at 817-785-9307.
Is the Online FNP Certificate Right for You?
This family nurse practitioner certificate program is for registered nurses with an MSN, DNP or PhD in nursing who want to:
- Get the coursework and clinical hours needed for FNP certification without completing a full degree
- Diagnose conditions and prescribe medications as a primary care provider
- Serve patients across the lifespan in any setting, from urban clinics to rural counties
See more certificate requirements and review admissions steps.
Everything You Need to Get FNP-Certified
This certificate includes the clinical hours and coursework required for FNP certification. We also offer the board review and exam preparation to help you succeed. You’ll be ready for the AANP or ANCC exam.
Texas Wesleyan graduates have a 92.6% FNP board pass rate (vs. the 83% national average).
Family nurse practitioners earn a median salary of $126,300
Source: Lightcast Labor Market Data
Frequently Asked Questions
A family nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced education and training who is certified to make independent clinical decisions. An FNP can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications and create treatment plans without waiting for approval.
FNPs provide care to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. They use relationship-centered, holistic care and a broad scope of practice that is relevant to individuals, families and communities.
As an FNP, you can work in settings such as private clinics, urgent care centers, hospitals, community health centers, telehealth platforms and more. Some FNPs even go on to open their own practices.
You’ll need to complete an accredited in-person or online family nurse practitioner program that includes specific coursework and supervised clinical hours. To officially be certified, you will need to pass a national exam through either the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). After certification, you’ll apply for state licensure to practice as an FNP.
If you already hold an advanced graduate degree (MSN, DNP or PhD) and want to add FNP credentials to your qualifications without pursuing an entirely new degree, the FNP Certificate is designed for you.
This certificate program provides rigorous coursework that prepares you for more autonomous clinical practice in addition to board certification. You will complete 855 clinical practicum hours and gain in-depth FNP knowledge that builds on the graduate-level education you’ve already achieved.
If you don’t already have a graduate degree in nursing, you’ll want to consider our online DNP-FNP program or online MSN-FNP program instead. We’re happy to help you decide which is the best fit for your plans. Call 817-785-9307 or email nursingpractice@txwes.edu to schedule a time to talk.
To apply for the FNP Certificate program, you need:
- Unencumbered RN license in the state where you’ll complete clinical hours
- Graduate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in your previous degree (if your GPA is below 3.0, call us at 817-785-9307 to explore pathways to admission)
When you apply, you’ll submit a resume, three professional or academic references and official transcripts. You’ll also complete a virtual interview.
Visit our admissions page for complete application details and to start your application process.
Not sure which program fits your goals?
Download a brochure to compare the programs. You can also reach out for a one-on-one consultation: call us at 817-785-9307 or email us to set up a time to talk.