Spring 2027
Spring Module A
Apply by December 15, 2026
Build clinical judgment through applied learning and real-world practice with our online Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study.
"Earning the Nurse Practitioner serves a dual purpose for me: one, I can teach; and two, I’m going to be cutting edge and still be abreast of what’s going on in practice, so I can share that with my students."
— Michelle H.

Spring Module A
Apply by December 15, 2026
Summer Module A
Apply by April 28, 2027
Our online Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program is designed to support registered nurses with a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) in their efforts to become Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). It also gives Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in other practice areas a pathway to pursue additional certification and transition into FNP roles.
Upon successfully completing the course sequence, students will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the certification exam.
Advance your nursing career with a program designed for experienced nurses ready to expand their impact in patient care. Rowan University’s online Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Graduate Certificate combines flexible online learning with rigorous clinical preparation to help MSN-prepared nurses pursue FNP certification and broaden their scope of practice.
As a student, you will gain advanced preparation in primary care across the lifespan through coursework in women’s health, pediatrics, chronic disease management, and evidence-based clinical practice. This program is designed to prepare our graduates for certification eligibility while developing the clinical confidence needed to care for individuals and families in a wide range of healthcare settings.

Whether you’re just getting started, exploring a new path or adding expertise in your field, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with confidence.
Take the next step toward an education that fits your life and your future.