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The certification program equips nurse practitioners to operate at an advanced level in acute and critical care settings, while enhancing fundamental nurse practitioner skills. The coursework focuses on delivering advanced nursing care throughout healthcare services to address the specialized physical and emotional needs of patients dealing with severe, urgent, and persistent medical conditions.
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.