Advanced Level Nursing Tuition and Fees

Fees are estimates and subject to change. Please notify faculty if student cost of any item is found to be more than 20% above estimated cost, to confirm the accuracy of the purchase.

Tuition Fees, Technology Fee, University Wellness Education Fee, Matriculation Maintenance Fee, Auditing Fee, Application Fee, Health Insurance, Graduation Fees

• Please see FDU Tuition and Fees website for these current tuition and fee rates.

CastleBranch (myCB)

• This is a medical document manager used to collect and store all clinical compliance documentation.
• The fee is paid directly to Castlebranch.
• New students
  • One-time setup compliance tracker ($45)
  • Initial background check NJ ($70)
  • Urine Drug test ($55) (NOTE: Students who test positive for THC may need to repeat urine drug test, at additional cost.)
• Returning students
  • Re-check background check NJ ($55)
  • Urine drug test ($50-$100)

Malpractice Insurance with Student Nurse Practitioner Rider

• Required upon enrollment to NURS 6620.
• Rates vary depending on your carrier – pay your malpractice insurance carrier/insurance company directly.
• A copy of student malpractice insurance certificate to be uploaded to myCB. 

Shadow Health’s Digital Clinical Experiences

• Application for students to demonstrate and perfect their clinical reasoning skills through lifelike interactions with Digital Standardized Patients provided by Shadow Health from Elsevier.
• Fee paid directly to Shadow Health.
• Course instructor will communicate payment and set up instructions prior to the due date.

Typhon

• This data entry system is used by Nurse Practitioner students to document their clinical hours and clinical logs.
• Fee paid directly to Typhon Group – students will receive an email with information on how to register/pay prior to the due date.
• The ~$100 one-time fee allows access to “NPST Typhon” system for the entirety of the student’s academic program and for 5 years post-graduation.

Clinical Practice Resources 

• Provides training in invasive exam clinical skills utilizing Gynecologic Teaching Associates and Male Urogenital Teaching Associates.
• One-time fee paid to Associates at the time of the training session ($200).

Course-specific Textbooks and other Course Resources/Supplies

• Textbooks and other resources are recommended/required in most courses.
• Cost varies depending if student purchases directly from a publisher, from University Bookstore, or through a used book program, or if e-books are used (typically $1,000).
• Access FDU Libraries (free to students) for additional resources.

StatPearls

• Healthcare educational and point-of-care resources that are required throughout APN program tracks are provided by StatPearls.
• The fee is paid directly to StatPearls ($90).

Controlled Substance Education Course

• Required continuing education course for all DEA-Registered prescribers.
• Cost varies depending on continuing education provider ($125).
• Fees are paid directly to continuing education provider.

National Certification Review Course and Practice Test

• This is a comprehensive multimedia package designed to prepare students for the national specialty certification exam.
• Fees are paid directly to Barkley & Associates (or comparable program) and vary by specialty:
  • FNP -$450
  • AGPCNP -$400
  • PMHNP -$450
  • WHNP – $450
• Purchased during student registration for NURS 7755
• Program/Track Directors will communicate payment and set up instructions prior to the due date.

Pins (Optional)

• See options at FDU Nursing Pins

National Examination and State Board Licensure Fees

• The current fee to take a Nurse Practitioner national specialty examination (i.e., ANCC, AANP, or NCC) is between $300 and $400. 
• The New Jersey Board of Nursing requires that APNs hold an RN license in the state, including paying all fees associated with RN license.

• APNs are also charged a nonrefundable $100 application fee, an $80-$160 initial certification fee (depending on expiration date of RN license), and a $40 registration fee for Controlled Dangerous Substances. (Other state fees vary – students should contact the appropriate nursing board office for application/registration information.)