Rider University's baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing and the post-graduate APRN certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Each program offers 100% online courses and is designed to be flexible for working nurses, allowing students to seamlessly integrate their education into their busy lives.
Develop the skills, experience, and confidence to excel as a nurse practitioner. We offer three convenient start dates. Choose from three concentrations: adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
With this credential, you’ll be able to practice in the FNP specialty area. The course work for this certification is completed 100% online with off-site clinicals. For those who already have a master’s degree in nursing.
Develop your expertise in the psychiatric-mental health specialty and provide much needed access to psychiatric care, while challenging the stigma surrounding mental illness. For those who already have a master’s degree in nursing.
Expand your practice in a new specialty with the online certificate. Gain the experience and skills necessary to assist your patients with living their best quality of life. For those who already have a master’s degree in nursing.
What you’ll get:
I chose Rider's MSN AGPCNP program because I am working full-time as an ICU RN and was looking for a very organized, professional and high-quality program. I am happy to say Rider has met and exceeded my expectations.”
Rider University is proud to partner with Capital Health and give back to healthcare workers by offering a tuition discount and additional benefits to eligible employees. Other partners include The State of New Jersey, Penn Medicine Princeton Health (through the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber), Woods Services and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.
At Rider, no one rides alone. We will be with you every step of the way. So get in touch! We can’t wait to hear from you.
