Program Overview
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Oncology Nurse Practitioner prepares advanced practice nurses who have an MSN or DNP for the care and treatment of cancer patients. The hybrid, 18-credit program encompasses the various facets of cancer at the biologic level as well as the patient and family experience. These include the management of physical, psychological, and social problems resulting from cancer - the prevention, early detection, active treatment, survivorship, and end of life issues, as well as the cellular and biological changes of cancer. It also includes the role of genetics, the immune system and lifestyle choices in oncogenesis, and epidemiology, pathology, and treatment of cancer types.
Certification
Completion of the program provides eligibility for certification by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)/Oncology Nursing Society as an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP).
Admission Requirements
Admissions requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor’s and Graduate (Master’s or DNP) 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 Graduate (Master's or DNP) 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
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of professional goals
- Current CV/Resume
- Current, unencumbered RN license to practice nursing in the state of Florida
- Current, unencumbered APRN license to practice nursing in the state of Florida
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.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 714 | PATHOBIOLOGY OF NEOPLASIA IN ADVANCED ONCOLOGY NURSING PRACTICE | 6 |
| NUR 715 | ONCOLOGY TREATMENT AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT | 6 |
| NUR 716 | CARING FOR INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE CANCER CONTINUUM | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
The program will consist of three hybrid, 6-credit courses that includes practicum hours, totaling 18 credits (9 lecture and 9 clinical credits) and can be completed in one year with full-time study.
Mission
The Post-Master's Certificate in Oncology will disseminate knowledge and prepare students for the role of nurse oncologist and certification.
Goals
- To fill a gap of oncology nurse practitioners nationwide and in the State of Florida.
- To train and prepare nurse practitioners in the specialized area of oncology, cancer care.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will integrate knowledge, principles, and practices of teaching and learning integral to clinical nursing education for students with diverse learning styles and needs within a variety of clinical settings.
- Students will be able to evaluate principles and practices of evaluation integral to clinical nursing education.
- Students will be able to apply concepts and principles of teaching and learning with an emphasis on the operationalization of the clinical faculty role across academic and clinical practice settings.
