Two programs are available through Saint Xavier University's graduate nursing program: the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) post-master's certificate program, and the Nurse Educator (NE) post-master's certificate program. Students interested in applying for a post-master's certificate program will be assessed on an individual basis.
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) post-master's certificate program enables a nurse who already holds a master's degree in nursing to be prepared as a family nurse practitioner. The post-master's FNP certificate plan of study is planned individually with each student, based upon previous course work and a thorough gap analysis with the MSN-FNP track. Upon successful completion of the FNP course requirements, students will be eligible to sit for the FNP certification examinations offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
The Nurse Educator (NE) post-master's certificate program assists a nurse who already holds a master's degree in nursing or is currently enrolled in the graduate nursing program at Saint Xavier University to acquire the necessary competencies to practice as a nurse educator. Course content and activities reflect best practices in nursing education. The curriculum incorporates the Core Competencies of Nurse Educators as defined by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The post-master's NE Certificate plan of study is developed individually with each student based upon previous course work and a thorough gap analysis with the MSN-NE Track.
The College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Business reserves the right to amend policies, procedures and other program information as necessary. All changes will be communicated promptly.