Post-Master's in Nursing Certificate
Post-Master of Science in Nursing certificates allow nurses to add a specialty area to their master's degree. Choose from seven available post-master's certificate programs to enhance your nursing skills and expertise.
Full- & Part-Time Options
- Choose a full- or part-time workload to complete your degree.
- Completion time varies by certificate program and depends heavily on your completed master's coursework.
Information Sessions
Learn more about our post-master's certificate programs by attending an upcoming online information session.
Application Deadlines
Spring 2018
Apply by Oct. 16, 2017
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care – onsite
Summer 2018
Apply by March 1, 2018
- Family Nurse Practitioner − online
- Psych-Mental Health NP − online
Fall 2018
Applications for Fall 2018 will open Nov. 1, 2017.
Apply by March 1, 2018:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care — onsite
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care — onsite
- Family Nurse Practitioner — onsite
- Neonatal — hybrid
- Pediatric Acute Care — onsite
- Pediatric Primary Care — onsite
Apply by May 1, 2018:
- Family Nurse Practitioner — online
- Psych-Mental Health — online
Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Expand
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to treat patients 13 and older for brief, but severe, episodes of illness, injury, or trauma in hospitals, ambulatory care facilities or short-term stay settings.
This program is offered on campus only.
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Expand
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares students to care for patients 13 and older for diagnosis and management of common and complex medical conditions.
This program is offered on campus only.
Family Nurse Practitioner Expand
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program prepares nurses to diagnose and manage common and complex medical conditions in children and adults.
This program is offered online and on campus.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Expand
The Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to manage acute and chronic health conditions for patients from birth to 2 years old.
This program is offered as a hybrid with core classes online and a required on-site component about twice a semester.
Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Expand
The Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to manage children from birth to 21 years old with complex acute and chronic health conditions in hospital or acute care settings.
This program is offered on campus only.
Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Expand
The Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to provide primary care to children who are healthy or suffering from common, acute or chronic health problems from birth to 21 years old.
This program is offered on campus only.
Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Expand
The Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to provide care for patients with complex psychiatric and physical health needs.
This program is offered online only.