Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Certificate
- Hybrid
- Greeley Campus
- Online
1 Year
Fall Term (Aug.)
$956/Credit
A Mostly Online Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certificate
Do you want to get your Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certification? Take our Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Graduate Certificate program.
This program is for board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) who have at least a master’s degree in Nursing. If you are still completing your FNP certification, see the Program Eligibility section below.
What Does Mostly Online Mean?
In this hybrid program you study online for most of program while completing clinical hours near you. You will come to campus in Greeley, Colorado, for two 4-day sessions for hands-on lab and simulation hours.
There are no scheduled class times for the online courses. This means you can keep working as an FNP provider while you complete your certificate.
The post-graduate APRN certificate program at UNC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Become Highly Skilled and In Demand
This program will prepare you to care for patients of all ages—from children to the elderly—in emergency settings. You will be trained to provide exceptional emergency room care in any setting.
Adding these skills and credential will make you a valuable employee and strong candidate as an emergency department provider. One program goal is to help rural Family Nurse Practitioners add this certification so that they can serve their areas even better.
Earn Your ENP Certification
Once you finish this nursing practice certificate, you will be able to take the national Emergency Nurse Practitioner Exam. Passing this test means you will be recognized as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP). The exam is administered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Add this certification to your Advance Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) credentials.
Course of Study
Online + Greeley Visits
This program takes one year to complete.
Fall and Spring Terms
- Each semester you will complete your coursework online.
- You will complete 90 clinical hours in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care.
- You will complete 4-day on-campus sessions in Greeley, Colorado, during both terms. These will be intensive, hands-on sessions, guided by our faculty.
Summer Term: You will complete 180 clinical hours in an Emergency Department or Urgent Care.
ENP Certificate Exam: you will take your ENP board certification exam after completing this UNC certificate program.
To see specific course offerings, visit an example current students page for this program.
Courses and Requirements
This is a 16-credit graduate certificate program. When you complete the certificate, it will be visible on your transcripts, and you will receive a hard copy certificate.
View Courses & Certificate Requirement Details
Clinical and Simulation / Lab Hours
You will complete a minimum of 420 clinical and simulation / lab hours while enrolled in the program courses:
- Clinical hours: 360 minimum. You can complete these in your home area.
- Simulation / Lab hours: 60 minimum. You will complete these on campus.
The clinical courses involve advanced skills labs, evidence-based practice simulations, and clinical decision-making competencies. They also include clinical hours in Emergency Medicine advanced practice skill acquisition.
If you live in Colorado, our Clinical Placement Coordinator will help you find clinical placements and qualified preceptors. For out-of-state students, the Placement Coordinator provides administrative support and guidance. You will have an active role in networking and securing clinical sites within your home state. Preceptors include licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and physician assistants.
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Rapha Xavier
Enrollment Counselor
Michaela Romero
Program Coordinator
Tuition Rate
Simple Per-Credit Tuition Rate
You pay the same rate whether you are in-state or out-of-state.
Per Credit
Rate for the 2025-26 academic year (fall, spring and summer terms).*
No Student / Technology Fees
Certain courses, e.g., field experiences, may include course fees to support added services and materials.
*Tuition for the 2026-27 academic year will be decided mid-June 2026.
Estimates of additional costs: For the purposes of determining financial aid, UNC follows Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and federal guidelines to develop an estimated, average Cost of Attendance (budget) for different student classifications. For your personal tuition estimates, we recommend using the program-specific tuition information above. But UNC’s official Cost of Attendance/Student Budgets page can help you identify other estimated expenses for which you may be responsible while completing your program.
Financial Aid and Support
- The federal government only awards financial aid for courses that count toward completion of a UNC degree, so federal aid is not available for this stand-alone certificate.
- If you will need financial aid, please work with UNC Office of Financial Aid for information about non-federal loans.
- UNC also offers a monthly payment option.
Program Eligibility
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
- Possess a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Nursing from accredited (NLN/ACEN or CCNE) programs in nursing, with a cumulative master’s GPA of 3.00 or better (4.00 scale).
- If you are still completing your master’s degree at the time you apply, admission will be based on your current cumulative GPA, and you will need to re-submit your official transcript (showing your conferred degree and final GPA) during your first semester. If your final GPA fell below 3.00, you will be given additional academic stipulations to remain enrolled at UNC.
- Current RN license or APRN license in the state where you practice.
- This program is for board-certified Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP). Applicants should meet one of the following scenarios:
- FNP Board Certification and APRN license
- FNP Board Certification and proof of submitted APRN license application
- Have graduated from a qualifying FNP program or on progress to graduate by the time this program starts and proof (at the time of application) of a scheduled FNP Board Certification Exam to be taken by the end of Fall semester.
- Throughout the program you will need to assure compliance with required health policies; OSHA requirements; certification in CPR (via AHA), ACLS (via AHA), and PALS; and student malpractice insurance throughout the program.
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is NOT required for graduate school admission.
Prerequisite Courses
The following courses or their equivalent must be completed by the time you begin the program. If you if haven’t already taken them as part of a previous degree, they can be taken at UNC.
Eligibility for Out-of-State Students
Eligibility by State
UNC can offer distance learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the major U.S. territories. We check for changes in state rules as needed.
Some state boards of nursing require approval before students can do clinical placements there. It’s important to confirm your state’s rules and whether UNC can place you in a clinical site. If a board of nursing denies a placement in your state, it can delay or prevent you from finishing your degree. For more details on state approvals, visit the State Authorization page and contact the UNC School of Nursing.
International Student Eligibility
No student visa: F-1 and J-1 student visas are not available for this program. However, if you are a non-U.S. citizen who will be in the U.S. under another visa category, you may be able to enroll in this program. Before you apply, please check for enrollment or employment restrictions for your visa category.
If you do apply to this program, you will need to provide proof of your English language ability or complete the UNC Intensive English Program. Please visit the International Admissions page for information about:
- Minimum English language requirements
- Applying as an international student
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Are You Ready to Apply?
Thank you for your interest in this UNC program! Here are some elements you can check to be sure you are eligible and ready to apply to this program.
Program Eligibility
See the Program Eligibility section above.
International Applicants
Please see the International Student Eligibility section above to check your eligibility for this program.
Application Deadline
The deadline for completed applications (including all supplemental materials) is May 1. Additional applications will be considered on a space available basis. You may contact nursing@unco.edu to see if applications are still being accepted for the upcoming fall term.
Application Process Details
- In the Nursing CAS application system, click on the “Add Program” tab, search for “University of Northern Colorado” and choose the following program via the “+” icon: Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Graduate Certificate
- Start term: Fall Term (Aug.)
View the full program-specific application details in the UNC Graduate Catalog.
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