Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certificate

Online ENP Certificate Admission Requirements

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certificate is designed for nurses who desire to work in an urgent care or emergency department setting or are currently working there. Completing the ENP certificate allows educational eligibility for the national certification exam as an ENP.

You can complete Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) coursework together at UMU.  

Applicants must complete an application via the Nursing Central Application Service (CAS). Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

1. Completed a FNP degree or certificate from an accredited program. Official transcripts of all graduate academic work from each college or institution of higher learning attended. 

2. GPA: A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). *Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement but whose application contains evidence suggesting strong academic ability may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. 

3. Verification of a current, unencumbered RN and APRN license and expiration date in the state where the student is licensed, practices, and will be completing practicum hours.  

4. FNP credentials showing active status should be verified by the certification board (this can be obtained from the AANPCB and ANCC websites).  

5. A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.  

ENP Certification and MSN Accreditation Status

The master’s degree program in nursing at the University of Mount Union is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.
   

Baccalaureate Nursing Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( http://www.ccneaccrediation.org). The program’s last site visit was in November 2020. CCNE granted accreditation to the BSN program at the University of Mount Union for ten years. The next site visit will be in in fall of 2030.

The baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) program at the University of Mount Union is fully approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) in accordance with Rule 4723.06 (A)(5), of the Ohio Revised Code for a period of five years effective May 25, 2022. The next site visit will be in the spring of 2027. Ohio Board of Nursing, 17 South High St., Suite 400, Columbus, OH 43215-7410, (614) 466-3947. http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/

Estimated Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Certificate Program Cost

Review the estimated costs for Mount Union's ENP Program below, with an expected start date of May 2025.

TUITION

Projected 2024 Entering Cohort Class (tuition is fixed per cohort for the duration of the program)

FEES

Projected 2024 Entering Cohort Class (subject to change annually)

OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS

*Other expenses to be considered include a computer (if a student doesn't already own one or have access to one), a smartphone or PDA, books, health record maintenance, background checks, and clinical equipment. Living and travel expenses may vary widely depending on location. Students are responsible for expenses related to travel for intensives and practicums.

The current cost of attendance figures are displayed under the Cost of Attendance section of our website.