Certificate Programs- Post Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Curriculum Guide (Certificate Requirements)

Curriculum Guide (Degree Requirements)

The Post-MSN certificate program is designed to prepare Adult/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialists who are seeking preparation in the role of nurse practitioner as providers of primary health care to adults and older adults. Upon completion of the certificate, the student is eligible to sit for Nurse Practitioner certification examination.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Curriculum Guide (Certificate Requirements)

Curriculum Guide (Degree Requirements)

The Post MSN Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate program is designed to prepare  certified non-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners with competencies required to sit for national certification as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The certificate is built upon a core of advanced assessment, pathophysiology, and advanced pharmacology  that includes the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner courses with an accumulation of 600 supervised practice hours. 

Those completing the post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate are eligible to sit for certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Courses are web-based and include four intensive sessions during the semester. 

For more information call 330-972-7555.

Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Acute Care Certificate

Curriculum Guide (Certificate Requirements)

Curriculum Guide (Degree Requirements)

The Post-MSN Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner certificate program is designed for those nurses who hold the Master of Science in Nursing degree and are seeking preparation for the role of the pediatric nurse practitioner. Upon completion of the certificate program, the students are eligible to sit for the acute care certified pediatric nurse practitioner examination.

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate for Certified Adult/Gerontological NPs

Curriculum Guide (Certificate Requirements)

The Post MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate for Certified Adult/Gerontological NPs is designed for those nurses who hold the master's degree in Adult and/or Gerontological Nursing, are certified as Adult or Gerontological Nurse Practitioners, and are seeking preparation to practice as a family nurse practitioner. Upon completion of this Post MSN Certificate program, candidates will be eligible to sit for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.