Program Overview
The Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is available to students who possess an MSN or DNP degree and who wish to focus in this specific area of advanced practice nursing and nursing education. All students are required to complete core courses for their selected area of study and may be required to take additional courses at the graduate level based on their gap analysis.
Once the gap analysis is complete, students will be issued a Plan of Study specific to their level of preparation. The Post-Master's Certificate program is then lock-step, which means students must complete the coursework as specified in their Plan of Study and must successfully complete the courses in each semester to progress to the next. Questions related to certificate requirements should be directed to the appropriate Associate Dean or Program Director, or staff member in the OSS.
Admission Requirements
Admissions requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from regionally-accredited institutions
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the Bachelor's degree and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the Master's degree
- Applicants must have at least three credits of graduate-level coursework in each of the following areas:
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Physical/Health Assessment
- Minimum of one year of critical care experience
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of professional goals
- Current CV/Resume
- Current, unencumbered RN license to practice nursing in the state of Florida
- National certification in a nursing specialty
Please consult the School of Nursing and Health Studies website for detailed information on all admission requirements, including those for non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. residents, as well as application deadlines and submission procedures.
