Post-Master's Certificate in Family/Individual Across the Lifespan with Emergency Specialization Nurse Practitioner

Certificate Level: Graduate
Certificate Type: Post-Master's
Number of Credits to Completion: 49.0
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 51.3801
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1171

About the Program

The Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with Emergency Specialization Post-Master's Certificate program prepares graduates to provide safe, evidence-based, and person-centered care to individuals and families across all stages of life, from infancy through older adulthood, in both primary care and emergency care settings. The curriculum emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute, episodic, and chronic conditions across diverse populations and care environments.

Students develop advanced clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and leadership skills while integrating interprofessional collaboration to improve health equity and outcomes in both community and acute care contexts. Emphasis is placed on the application of evidence-based practice, health informatics, and emerging technologies to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency in care delivery. Graduates are prepared to function as expert clinicians, leaders, and advocates capable of navigating complex health systems, reducing disparities, and advancing innovative models of care for individuals and families across the lifespan in both primary and emergency care settings.

Admission Requirements

Master of Science in Nursing and/or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from program fully accredited by National League of Nursing (NLN) and/or American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN.) The accrediting body for NLN is ACEN and the accrediting body for the American Association Colleges of Nursing is CCNE.

BSN degrees must be from an institution accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), or NLN CNEA (NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation)
A GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

1-2 years of experience in ED, critical care, urgent care, trauma experience as an RN or APRN. ACLS, BLS, PALS required

Current, unrestricted United States RN license

Transcripts:
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all the colleges/universities that you have attended. Transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the college/university seal over the flap. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Transcripts must show course-by-course grades and degree conferrals. If your school does not notate degree conferrals on the official transcripts, you must provide copies of any graduate or degree certificates.If your school issues only one transcript for life, you are required to have a course-by-course evaluation completed by an approved transcript evaluation agency
Use our Transcript Lookup Tool to assist you in contacting your previous institutions

References:
Two professional letters of recommendation required from either previous or current supervisors or former nursing faculty members who can attest to your clinical knowledge, skill and potential aptitude for graduate study. References will not be accepted from colleagues or family members. You may use our electronic letter of recommendation service

Personal Statement/ Essay:
Personal statement (800-1600 words) that will give the admissions committee a better understanding of:

Why you are choosing this particular track
Your plans upon completion of the graduate degree
How your current work experience will enhance your experience in this program
Interview/Portfolio:
A personal interview via phone or in-person may be required.

CV/Resume:
Required.

Licenses:
A copy of your RN license or eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse. License verification from your nursing license registry Web site is acceptable.

International Students:
Additional information can be found here.
 

Program Requirements