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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate

Add a new specialty and treat more patients without having to complete an additional degree. That means registered nurses (RNs) with a graduate degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, can focus on their specialization courses. In as few as 21 months, you’ll gain the skills to help a new variety of patients with confidence as a Nurse Practitioner (NP).

Currently, this program is not eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs. This program is not available in all states.

Built for Working Nurses

Online Empowered Learning® courses allow you to manage your pace with no weekly deadlines, but still stay connected to faculty, peers and support every two weeks. Dive into your new specialty clinicals, often in your current workplace or community.


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Choose Your Specialization

By focusing on specialization coursework, you can advance your education into a new area of interest, increase your mobility between specialties and continue pursuing your nursing goals.

  1. Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP)—Become an advocate for adult healthcare from adolescent age ranges to elderly patients. Study complex disorders, elderly health promotion and prevention, and prescribing medication and treatments.
  2. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)—Turn your passion for health education and promotion into a career. You’ll learn how to treat people of diverse ages from different backgrounds across their lifespan.
  3. Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP)—Build an awareness of health-related topics for children and their families. Gain foundational knowledge of primary care for children in complex health disorders, age-appropriate patient assessments, and age-related diagnoses.
  4. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)—Improve mental health treatment by balancing the art and science of working with a variety of patients. You’ll learn how to diagnose mental health disorders and prescribe medication and treatments when appropriate.

It Works for Working Nurses

Our online program is designed around the many demands of a nurse’s life. That’s why it features Empowered Learning®, so that you can control the pace and show what you’ve learned with projects rather than traditional tests. Use your previous experience to move faster at times, and slow down to work with new material. You’ll also stay connected with faculty and peers from start to finish.

Still curious about Empowered Learning®? Watch the video to learn more.

Supporting Our Students

We have the resources to aid you on your journey. Supportive faculty and program leadership are experienced nurses who have been in your shoes. They bring the perfect combination of nursing knowledge and real-life application to their role and into your courses. You will also have access to a dedicated graduate services advisor, robust research and writing lab resources, award-winning library and learning services, and 24/7 tech support. From coursework to careers, we’re right here for you.

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