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This post-master's certificate program equips nurse practitioners to address healthcare requirements for patients of all ages, including pregnant women. The training emphasizes family-focused care delivered across diverse healthcare environments.
Coursework covers wellness promotion, patient education, thorough health evaluations, and
treatment for both healthy populations and those facing serious acute, critical, or long-term
health challenges throughout all life stages. The program includes 540 hours of supervised clinical practice. Already-certified NPs transitioning into this specialty may petition to exempt certain coursework and clinical requirements. These
exceptions are assessed case-by-case during admission through competency evaluations.
Applicants for admission to the Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner Certificate programs are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
Possession of a Master of Science in Nursing degree from a program accredited by a nursing professional accreditation agency, i.e., CCNE or ACEN, with a graduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants may be considered for admission to the certificate prior to completion of the master’s degree; however, the certificate will be awarded only upon completion of the master’s degree.
Current national certification in Advanced Practice Nursing as: Adult NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Family NP, Gerontological NP, Women’s Health NP, or Adult Health CNS. Length of plan of study and additional required course work depends on assessment of competency attainment via previous NP specialty preparation and current clinical experience
Current resume that indicates work history as a professional registered nurse.
One year practice as professional registered nurse preferred.
Current unencumbered Michigan RN license, or eligibility for same
 
PTE Academic score of 53