Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate program enables a nurse who already holds a master's degree in nursing to be prepared as an advanced practice nurse delivering primary care to individuals and families in a wide variety of settings.
The program emphasizes health promotion and wellness as well as the management of common and complex health problems. Graduates are eligible to take the family nurse practitioner certification exam.
The pass rate on the national FNP certification exam for graduates of SXU's FNP program has been 100% for the past five years.
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Choose a high-quality nursing education that is affordable, accessible and immediately applicable.
Saint Xavier University as well as the School of Nursing and its programs are consistently recognized for their educational quality.
- The master's and baccalaureate degree programs in nursing at Saint Xavier University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Ranked No. 3 in the Nation for Best Online Graduate Nursing Program (2024) by U.S. News & World Report.
- Prepare for certification exams as you study.
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Graduate Admission
- 773-298-3053
- Email: graduateadmissionFREESXU
Program Requirements
Admitted students will have an individualized plan of study that will vary in total number of credits depending on the student's previous graduate-level coursework in nursing and its recency. The student's previous master's study will be evaluated for successful completion of courses and/or content equivalent to the Saint Xavier University MSN courses listed in the Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view our admission requirements for more information on the application process and admission requirements.
We are now accepting applications for the upcoming term. Limited spots are available. Call 773-298-3053 to speak with a graduate admission counselor or email us at graduateadmissionFREESXU.
Meet the Faculty
Pamela Abbott
Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3755
Email: pabbott@sxu.edu
Paige Bajenski
Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3171
Email: bajenski@sxu.edu
Charlene Bermele
Interim Dean
Phone: 773-298-3750
Email: bermele@sxu.edu
Caroline Bruno
Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3726
Email: bruno@sxu.edu
Mary Desmond
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3172
Email: desmond@sxu.edu
Jennifer Dusak
Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3742
Email: dusak@sxu.edu
Karina Fierro
Adjunct Faculty
Phone:
Email: fierro@sxu.edu
Vanessa Garcia
Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3182
Email: vgarcia@sxu.edu
Kailey Kehoe
SIM Lab Assistant
Phone: 773-298-3710
Email: kkehoe@sxu.edu
Christina Kent
Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3519
Email: kent@sxu.edu
Jean Kirk
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3739
Email: jeankirk@sxu.edu
Chrissy Kubelka
Adjunct Faculty
Phone: 773-298-3737
Email: kubelka@sxu.edu
Joanna Kwak
Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3735
Email: kwak@sxu.edu
Eileen McCann
Clin Nur Ed / Assoc Prof
Phone: 773-298-3718
Email: emccann@sxu.edu
Ann Miller
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3418
Email: amiller@sxu.edu
Colleen O'Hearn
Director - Graduate Nursing
Phone: 773-298-3727
Email: cohearn@sxu.edu
Megan Pet
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3730
Email: pet@sxu.edu
Mary Pierson
Adjunct Faculty
Phone:
Email: pierson@sxu.edu
Jennifer Pietranczyk
Dir SIM Lab/Academic Tech
Phone: 773-298-3710
Email: pietranczyk@sxu.edu
Michele Poradzisz
Adjunct Faculty
Phone:
Email: poradzisz@sxu.edu
Jennifer Rogoz
Lecturer
Phone: 773-298-3363
Email: rogoz@sxu.edu
Zepure Samawi
Professor
Phone: 773-298-3214
Email: samawi@sxu.edu
Kathleen Soso
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3757
Email: soso@sxu.edu
Mary Tiberg
Asst Professor/Coordinator
Phone: 773-298-3179
Email: tiberg@sxu.edu
Courtenay Vihtelic
Assistant Professor
Phone: 773-298-3715
Email: vihtelic@sxu.edu
Lisa Watson
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3736
Email: lwatson@sxu.edu
Sandra Weszelits
Adjunct Faculty
Phone:
Email: weszelits@sxu.edu
Caroline Wilson
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3724
Email: cwilson@sxu.edu
Karen Barry Wood
Associate Professor
Phone: 773-298-3746
Email: wood@sxu.edu