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Online Emergency/Trauma Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate

Classes Begin: September 21, 2026

9-15 months

Average Duration
Online - Residency Req.
Format

25

Quarter Credits $1169 per credit
CCNE-accredited, 100% board pass rates

The Drexel University online Emergency/Trauma Nurse Practitioner post-master's certificate is designed for family nurse practitioners who work in an emergency care setting or desire to make a change. Providing the high-quality education and procedural skills necessary to competently and confidently work as a nurse practitioner in the emergency setting, Drexel’s rigorous online program will prepare you to perform the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed to be eligible for board certification as an emergency nurse practitioner.

Upon graduation, you will be able to:

  • Sit for the AANPCP Emergency Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Exam
  • Practice within a legal and ethical framework of healthcare delivery
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision-making
  • Integrate multiple technologies and relevant theories into the organization and synthesis of health data required to develop plans of care for patients, families and communities
  • Integrate culturally sensitive health promotion activities that contribute to the health and wellness of the community into clinical practice
  • Demonstrate leadership in nursing and health care through the development of outcome-based standards of care and practice-based health policy issues
  • Evaluate and modify the effectiveness of clinical practice based on current research findings, standards of care, and patient outcomes

Program Features

  • Taught by an experienced and board-certified faculty from Drexel’s acclaimed College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Drexel’s online NP programs currently boast a 100% board pass rate
  • Synchronous online lectures offer a highly interactive learning format that challenges and engages
  • The Emergency Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate program at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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Clinical Practice Requirements

In addition to the successful completion of the program credits, you will need to complete faculty-supervised clinical hours consistent with eligibility requirements to sit for the AANPCP Emergency Nurse Practitioner Board Certification Exam. The clinical practice settings include urgent care, emergency department, corrections, trauma/critical care, and ground/air transport.

Supervised clinical hours allow you to perform advanced physical assessment, critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning and management of care in collaboration with licensed physicians and APNs in accredited institutions. Pennsylvania RN licensure is required prior to the start of your clinical components. While this is not a requirement for admission, we recommend starting the process immediately after admission.

Clinicals

The nurse practitioner programs in the Department of Advanced Practice Nursing at Drexel University provide you the flexibility of finding and coordinating your own clinical site and preceptor. The department also offers resources to assist you in this process. Accessibility to clinical sites and preceptors varies from state to state, and you may be required to travel to access clinical sites/preceptors and achieve the necessary clinical hours.

On-Campus Requirements

This high-quality program demands a major commitment of time, including multiple on-campus visits that are essential for transition into the NP role. During your time in the program, you will participate in mandatory on-campus and/or virtual intensives. The required intensives will be held during clinical courses. Students will attend an in-person on-campus intensive in NURS 673 for 2 days during week one of the winter quarter. Dates are subject to change.

Pennsylvania RN licensure is required prior to the start of your clinical components. While this is not a requirement for admission, we recommend starting the process immediately after admission.

Questions? We're here to help!

For application related questions:
enroll@drexel.edu

For program related questions:
College of Nursing and Health Professions Program Team
CNHPGraduateDivision@drexel.edu


*Online Nurse Practitioner programs are offered only on a part-time basis.
*State restrictions may apply to some programs.
*The Emergency Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate program at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Curriculum

This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year, as opposed to the traditional two semester system. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.

Core Courses  
NUPR 520 Nurse Practitioner Clinical Orientation Seminar 0.0
NURS 548 Advanced Pathophysiology 3.0
NURS 549 Advanced Pharmacology 3.0
NURS 550 Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning 4.0
Concentration Courses  
NURS 673 Emergency/Trauma Care Across the Lifespan I 5.0
NURS 674 Emergency/Trauma Care Across the Lifespan II 5.0
NURS 675 Emergency/Trauma Caring for Trauma and Critically Ill Patient 5.0
Total Credits 25.0

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Admissions Criteria

  • Master of Science in Nursing and/or Doctorate of Nursing Practice from program fully accredited by National League of Nursing (NLN) and/or American Association Colleges of Nursing (AACN.) The accrediting body for NLN is ACEN and the accrediting body for the American Association Colleges of Nursing is CCNE.
    • BSN degrees must be from an institution accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), or NLN CNEA (NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation)
  • GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Current, unrestricted United States RN license
  • 2 years experience in ED, critical care, urgent care, trauma experience as an RN or APRN. ACLS, BLS, PALS required.
  • National board certification and licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner

Required Documents

With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our supporting document submission guide.

  • A completed application
  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
  • Two professional letters of recommendation from either previous or immediate supervisors or former nursing faculty members who can attest to your clinical knowledge, skill, and potential aptitude for graduate study
    • References will not be accepted from colleagues or family members
  • Personal statement (800 to 1,600 words) that will give the admissions committee a better understanding of:
    • Why you are choosing this particular track
    • How your current work experience will enhance your experience in this program, and
    • Your plans upon completing the degree
  • Resume including specific details of your responsibilities and job experiences
  • A copy of your United States RN license (License verification from your nursing license registry website is acceptable)
  • A copy of your current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
  • Additional requirements for International Students

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year 2025-2026 is $1169 per credit. (A 10% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1298 per credit)

For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

  • This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
  • Special tuition rates available for Drexel University AlumniMilitary members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
    • These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
    • These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
    • Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
    • All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
    • Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
    • When receiving special tuition plans, you may not be able to combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.

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Academic Calendar

2025-2026 Academic Year

Term

Classes Begin

Classes End

Exams Begin

Exams End

Fall 2025

September 22, 2025

December 6, 2025

December 8, 2025

December 13, 2025

Winter 2026

January 5, 2026

March 14, 2026

March 16, 2026

March 21, 2026

Spring 2026

March 30, 2026

June 6, 2026

June 8, 2026

June 13, 2026

Summer 2026

June 22, 2026

August 29, 2026

August 31, 2026

September 5, 2026

 

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