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Online Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's APRN Certificates
Norwich has designed a suite of Online Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's APRN Certificates to prepare nurse leaders with the education and competencies to become specialized in three different fields:
- Family nurse practitioner (FNP)
- Adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP)
- Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP)
By adding an FNP, AGACNP, or PMHNP Post-Master's APRN Certificate to your credentials, you gain the skills to navigate the complexities of an evolving health care system and improve the quality of care provided at the individual and aggregate levels. Program graduates possess the knowledge and skills to function as an advanced practice nurse while exhibiting a profound depth of knowledge in a specific area of practice.
Learning gained through a certificate program will support you in promoting healthier and more sustainable patient outcomes, while positioning you to explore increased responsibilities and greater autonomy in the workplace.
Guided by experienced, doctoral-level faculty, program graduates continue their careers with an enhanced skill set and a greater capacity to use research findings from nursing and other disciplines as a basis for clinical decision-making that promotes confidence, accuracy, and efficiency.
Start Your Journey
Next Start Date:
Winter: November 18, 2024
Call:
1-802-370-3298
Schedule an appointment with an advisor
At a Glance
Four annual start dates
9 courses totaling 18 credit hours
A course schedule that takes only 15 months to complete
Curriculum carefully matched to the AACN Essentials of Master's Education
Receive 660 hours of clinical practice and experiential learning
Curriculum
Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's APRN Certificate
Designed for nurses possessing a Master of Science in Nursing, the FNP Post-Master's APRN Certificate advances the knowledge, education, and expertise needed to:
- Provide comprehensive care to individuals and families across the lifespan.
- Work in a variety of clinical settings ranging from hospitals to private practice.
- Sit for the FNP national certification board examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
FNP Certificate Curriculum
NR 590
Advanced Pharmacology - Population Focus: Family
2 Credits
NR 611
Family Nurse Practitioner I - Adult
2 Credits
NR 612
FNP-I Adult Clinical
2 Credits
NR 613
Family Nurse Practitioner II (Older Adult)
2 Credits
NR 614
FNP-II Older Adult Clinical
2 Credits
NR 615
Family Nurse Practitioner III (Pediatrics)
2 Credits
NR 616
FNP-III Pediatrics Clinical
2 Credits
NR 617
Family Nurse Practitioner IV-Reproductive Health
2 Credits
NR 618
Family Nurse Practitioner IV Clinical-Reproductive Health
2 Credits
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's APRN Certificate
Designed for nurses possessing a Master of Science in Nursing, the AGACNP Post-Master's APRN Certificate advances the knowledge, education, and expertise needed to:
- Assess, diagnose, and treat acutely ill patients or those with chronic conditions.
- Work in a variety of clinical settings including hospitals, specialty care facilities, emergency departments, intensive care units, specialty labs, acute and sub-acute care wards, or specialty clinics.
- Sit for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner board certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
AGACNP Certificate Curriculum
NR 591
Advanced Pharmacology-Population Focus: Acute Care Adult Gerontology
2 Credits
NR 621
Adult Geriatric Acute Care I
2 Credits
NR 622
Adult Geriatric Acute Care I Clinical
2 Credits
NR 623
Adult Geriatric Acute Care II
2 Credits
NR 624
Adult Geriatric Acute Care II Clinical
2 Credits
NR 625
Adult Geriatric Acute Care III
2 Credits
NR 626
Adult Geriatric and Acute Care III Clinical
2 Credits
NR 627
Adult Geriatric Acute Care IV
2 Credits
NR 628
Adult Geriatric Acute Care IV Clinical
2 Credits
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's APRN Certificate
Designed for nurses with a Master of Science in Nursing, the PMHNP Post-Master's APRN Certificate advances the knowledge, education, and expertise needed to:
- Provide integrated care for persons with mental health, substance use, and co-morbid mental and physical conditions.
- Work in a variety of clinical settings ranging from specialty behavioral health centers to primary care settings.
- Provide a range of brief prevention, treatment, and recovery services, as well as longer-term treatment and support for persons with persistent illnesses.
- Advocate to reduce inaccurate and hurtful representations of mental illness.
- Sit for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
PMHNP Certificate Curriculum
NR 592
Advanced Pharmacology Population Focus PMHNP
2 Credits
NR 631
Psychiatric and Mental Health I
2 Credits
NR 632
Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical I
2 Credits
NR 633
Psychiatric and Mental Health II
2 Credits
NR 634
Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical II
2 Credits
NR 635
Psychiatric and Mental Health NP III
2 Credits
NR 636
Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical III
2 Credits
NR 637
Psychiatric and Mental Health NP IV
2 Credits
NR 638
Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical IV
2 Credits
Admission Requirements
- A current, unencumbered RN license in your state of practice.
- A Master of Science in Nursing degree from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) nationally accredited program with a GPA of 3.0 or better required.
- Prerequisite courses completed within the past five years and prior to enrolling in certificate courses: NR548: Advanced Pathophysiology, NR552: Advanced Pharmacology, and NR553: Advanced Physical Assessment.
- Letter of intent and letter of recommendation (deferred if Norwich graduate).
A complete application consists of the following:
- Application form
- RN license
- Resume
- Official transcript of your conferred undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university
- Letter of intent (deferred if Norwich graduate)
- This letter should include an introduction of yourself and your professional goals. In addition, it should cover the following areas: Current area of nursing practice, Reason for pursuing additional education, Ways you plan to apply your degree
- One letter of recommendation from a nurse leader/manager or supervisor that can attest to your readiness for all graduate-level work (deferred if Norwich graduate)
- The letter of recommendation should be submitted on professional letterhead
- An additional letter of recommendation may be requested by the Program Director during the application review process
Accreditation
US News Regional
Recognized for academic excellence, U.S. News & World Report ranks Norwich University in the top 100 Regional Universities in the North. Rankings are based on undergraduate programs.
NECHE
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).
CCNE
The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Norwich University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
Start Your Journey Today
Call 1-802-370-3298 or schedule an appointment with an advisor and learn more about Norwich University’s online Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing programs.