Certificate Programs- Post Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Certificate
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 18 credit program, the student is eligible to sit for Nurse Practitioner certification examination.
Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The Post MSN Family 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 Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The 26 credit hour 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 Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (FPMHNP).
Courses are web-based and include four intensive sessions during the semester.
For more information call 330-972-7555
Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The 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, students are eligible to sit for the pediatric nurse practitioner certification examination.
Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Acute Care Certificate
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 17 credit hour program, the students are eligible to sit for the pediatric nurse practitioner certification examination.
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate for Certified Adult/Gerontological NPs
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.