Nursing (Certificate)

Certifications for BSNs and MSNs

Certificate in Perioperative Nursing

This certificate program is designed to provide registered nurses with the skills needed to provide comprehensive care to patients during the intraoperative period. Students will learn the theoretical concepts, principles, and skills of perioperative nursing based on the standards and recommended practices established by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).

Certificate in Simulation in Nursing Education

Simulation is a critical component of nursing education, and its use continues to grow as new technologies enhance the student experience. Nurse educators at all levels are being called upon to integrate various types of simulation into their courses. Taught by experts in nurse simulation, this three-course certificate will show you best practices in simulation and will expand your depth and breadth as a nurse educator.

Post-Master’s Certifications

Certificate in Advanced Practice Addictions Nursing

Compassionate care and cutting-edge expertise are powerful weapons in addiction treatment and prevention. Earn your certificate in advance practice addictions nursing to specialize in caring for patients with addiction.

Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Leadership

The graduate certificate program in Nursing Leadership is a twelve credit program. This certificate program is for nurses who are pursuing advanced knowledge and skills in nursing leadership

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Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Track

The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner track develops the decision-making and clinical skills needed to manage the unique challenges of the older population.

Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric-Mental Health Track

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track is for nurses who want to work with psychiatric and mental health clients who are diagnosed and treated for the management of problems such as dementia, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric problems.

Nurse Practitioner Women’s Health Track

The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner track specializes in the assessment and treatment of women's health, including gynecology, reproduction, and primary care.

Nurse Practitioner Pediatric Track

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner track is for nurses who want to focus on health issues and specialized care for children and young adults from birth up to age 21.

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Nurse Practitioner Family Track

The Family Nurse Practitioner track is for nurses who want to specialize in family focused care.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Candidates for the program are master's prepared nurses who want additional certification for career placement or current nurse practitioners seeking an additional area of concentration.