Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-Masters FNP)
The College of Graduate Nursing (CGN) at WesternU pioneered the delivery of a web-based family nursing practitioner program in 1997 – the very first program of its kind in the nation. Today, that legacy continues with our Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner (PM-FNP) program.
The WesternU College of Graduate Nursing offers a seamless progression to earn your Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate/credential in two years.
Our hybrid online learning program delivers the knowledge and skills to prepare you for your FNP role within a flexible schedule. Our campus-based seminar intensives, on the WesternU Pomona campus, and clinical experiences in a designated community will prepare you for clinical practice within a variety of healthcare settings.
Learn more about the program by visiting the Requirements page. Soon, you will be providing comprehensive care to patients, families, and communities.
Post-Masters FNP
We offer:
- A rigorous program of study that produces graduates who are in demand and highly respected by their employers
- A flexible program that allows you to balance your work and family commitments with your education
- A program with the highest level of accreditation
- Faculty experienced at facilitating distance learning
- Long humanistic tradition of treating patients as people first; treating students as colleagues; and fostering camaraderie among students
- Student support services for your distance education
- A chance to join the WesternU nursing alumni who share a lifelong connection with the University
The FNP Gainful Employment Disclosure is available for your review.
Upcoming Events
From Expertise to Expanded Care: Discover the FNP Certification Pathway
Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
During these sessions you will have an opportunity to participate in other College of Nursing Events in you looking to gain knowledge in multiple nursing pathways.November 2026 Experience WesternU
Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard TimeExperience WesternU and discover what your future in the health professions could look like!
Join us on our Pomona, California campus for a day designed to help you explore your program of interest, connect with the WesternU community, and experience what it’s like to learn and train at WesternU.
Start your day with a faculty-led overview of your program of interest, then personalize the rest of your Experience WesternU by choosing from a variety of program-specific and university-wide sessions.
Throughout the morning, opportunities may include:
- Hear directly from faculty about your program’s curriculum, learning experiences, and highlights
- Connect with current WesternU students and hear firsthand about their experiences
- Explore classrooms, labs, simulation spaces, clinical learning environments, and other facilities
- Participate in hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations
- Learn more about the admissions process and how to prepare a competitive application
- Explore financial aid resources and get answers to questions about financing your education
Build your own Experience WesternU schedule and choose the sessions most meaningful to you!
Session Details
Session 1 | 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Faculty Program Overview – Start your day with your program of interest and hear directly from faculty about the curriculum, learning experience, and program highlights.Sessions 2 & 3 | 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Customize Your Experience! Choose from available hands-on workshops, facility tours, student panels, admissions sessions, and university-wide opportunities to build the Experience WesternU schedule that best matches your interests.Session offerings vary by academic program and may have limited capacity.