Online Master's and Certificate Nursing Programs
Expand your nursing career options.
The Online Nursing Master’s Offers 3 Program Options
- MS - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), 48 credits
Prepare for national certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).
The FNP specialization mandates a 2-day immersion experience and 720 practicum hours, which can be applied towards the 1,000 hours required for a DNP degree. - MS - Nursing Leadership, 35 credits
Prepare to become a Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) through the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).
The Leadership curriculum requires 180 hours of practicum experience working with qualified nurse leaders. - MS - Nursing Education, 42 credits
Prepare for Certification for Nurse Educators (CNE) through the National League for Nursing (NLN).
The Education curriculum requires 180 hours of practicum experience working with qualified nurse educators.
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
- An unencumbered RN license in the state in which you reside (NY or FL)
- 2,000 hours of work experience
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- A 3-credit statistics course (grade of B* or higher)
- A baccalaureate level health assessment course*
- Two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues at the B.S.N. level or higher
- A writing sample
- A Résumé
Other admission requirements may apply. Approved background check and fingerprints required at the time of clinical courses.
Career Outlook
- FNPs earn an average salary of $100,910 and expect 31% job growth through 2026
- Nurse leaders earn well above 6 figures within a healthcare system:
- CNO/CNE
52% earn $250,000 or more
27% earn between $180,000 and $209,000 - Nurse directors
47% earn between $120,000 and $159,000
22% earn between $100,000 and $119,000
- CNO/CNE
- Nurse Educators earn an average salary of $69,130 and expect employment to grow 24% through 2026
The Online Certificate of Advanced Studies
Additionally, Utica College offers these online post-Master's Certificates: FNP, Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership.
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate, 31 credits
Help others, advance the ideals of health and wellness, and provide care to people of all ages as a Family Nurse Practitioner. This online certificate supports your preparation for FNP certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).
The FNP Certificate includes an in-person, three-day immersion experience, as well as 720 practicum hours that can be applied toward the 1,000 practicum hours required for FNP certification.
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Nursing Leadership Certificate, 18 credits
Explore ethical leadership principles, technology integration, governance structures, and policy implications in delivering health care and graduate with the knowledge to promote health on a high level as a nurse leader.
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Nursing Education Certificate, 25 credits
This online master's certificate includes 180 practicum hours collaborating with nursing educators near you. You'll put what you've learned into practice and develop a fuller understanding of how to teach fellow nurses.
Admission Requirements
- A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
- An unencumbered RN license in the state in which you reside (NY or FL)
- 2,000 hours of work experience
- A minimum GPA of 3.0
- A 3-credit statistics course (grade of "B" or higher)*
- A baccalaureate-level health assessment course*
- Two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues at the B.S.N. level or higher
- A writing sample
- A Résumé
* Applicants with a B- or lower grade in statistics will be provided the option of completing a self-study module and accompanying exam. Applicants with a B- or lower grade in Health Assessment will be required to successfully complete a 3-credit hour course prior to starting the program.
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Sources
- The U.S. Dept. of labor
- http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/2017-nurse-practitioner-and-physician-assistant-salary-survey/slideshow/4046/#1
- https://nursejournal.org/nurse-practitioner/7-future-job-trends-for-nurse-practitioners/
- https://nursejournal.org/nurse-practitioner/nurse-practitioner-salary-statistics/
- https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/36-statistics-on-nurse-leader-salary-and-bonuses.html
- https://www.nursing.org/careers/nurse-educator/
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The FNP program and staff at UC continue to exceed my expectations. Faculty members are genuine. Whenever I reach out, they are quick to respond and extremely supportive! I am constantly recommending this program to others.
Angela Smith, MS – Family Nurse Practitioner student
