The Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate is designed for the registered nurse who already holds a master degree in nursing, and now wishes to add Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. This online program consists of 22-33 credit hours, depending on prior coursework completed in the individual's master degree program. Courses are delivered via the Internet. No on-campus visits are required. Upon successful completion of program requirements, a certificate is awarded and students are eligible to apply for American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification.