Director, Graduate Practice Programs
Associate Professor
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Certificate
Go beyond the traditional nurses’ role, and graduate as a highly-skilled practitioner able to treat patients as in hospitals, clinical settings, and private practices.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Duration
28–37 Credits
1.5–2 Years
Modality
Hybrid
Start Date
Fall
F1 Visa
No
STEM Designated Program
No
Earn Your FNP Certificate at Pace. Make an Impact
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies program at Pace’s College of Health Professions is for the master’s-prepared nurse practitioner with certification in another specialty, or a master’s-prepared nurse who wishes to become a family nurse practitioner. Credits are determined by a gap analysis.
#1
nurse practitioner, ranked best job
(Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
#7
best nurse practitioner programs
(Source: New York Nurse Journal)
$147,500
median salary for nurse practitioners in New York (Source: Salary.com)
Curriculum
Pace’s Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate program is a 28-37-credit program for master’s prepared nurses. Credits are determined by gap analysis based on prior master’s coursework.
Take Courses Like…
- NURS 640 Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan
- NURS 642 Diagnostic Reasoning for Family Nurse Practitioners
- NURS 721 Advanced Theory and Practice I for Family Nurse Practitioners
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Pace University are accredited by:
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Washington, DC 20001
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Careers
Graduates are specialized nurse practitioners and are employed in a variety of settings.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Emergency departments
- Medical/surgical
- Trauma
- Intensive care units
- Inpatient and outpatient specialty care clinics
- Long-term care facilities
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- NewYork-Presbyterian
- Mount Sinai
- Northwell Health
- Weill Cornell Medicine
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Planned Parenthood
- Westchester County Medical Center
- New York University (NYU)
- ACP Primary Care
- Health and Hospitals Corporation
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Independent practice
Your Learning Pathway
If your career goal is to become a nurse practitioner or a leader in the nursing profession, you can continue your education with the Lienhard's School of Nursing. LSN offers a range of specialties in our master of science degree (MSN) programs, certificates of graduate studies (CAGS) programs, and both a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program and nursing PhD program.
Explore our graduate programs to see which may be the best fit for your career goals.
Featured Faculty
Clinical Associate Professor
Clinical Assistant Professor
Admission and Financial Aid
You're ready for a new level of success—whether it's advancing in your current field or launching a new career. Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- A personal statement that 1) identifies two professional career goals, explains how your experiences have prepared you for graduate study at Pace, and describe how the program will help achieve these goals; 2) outlines how you'll manage personal and professional responsibilities to accommodate the time needed for study and clinicals; 3) discusses a key issue in U.S. healthcare and the role of advanced nursing practice in addressing it.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
- All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to Pace University, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.
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Per credit: $1,535 | Total cost of program: $42,980 - $56,795
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April 1
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Make an appointment to meet with you admission counselor.
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Pace has many internal scholarships and awards to help its students meet their college expenses. Some Pace assistance is meant specifically for College of Health Professions undergraduate and graduate students.
Learn more about CHP-specific scholarships and how to apply.
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Graduate Admission
Phone: (212) 346-1531
Email: graduateadmission@pace.edu