Critical, trustworthy care
Nurses comprise the largest segment of workers in health care, serving a crucial role at every level and across every branch or specialization. Their high visibility and active involvement in patient care are part of why nursing is rated the most trusted profession in the U.S. for the 21st consecutive year, according to Gallup.
If you’re a nurse looking to take your next step in this rewarding field, your Post-Master's Nursing Certificate from Regis College can help you get there.
Overview
Choose your entry point
We understand not every nurse has the same history or circumstances, so we established flexible entry requirements. This certificate is intended for nurses who have already earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)—but there are two entry points to account for both current NPs and MSN-prepared RNs:
- Are you an MSN-prepared RN? Earn your certificate and prepare to become a nurse practitioner (NP).
- Already an NP? Expand your practice by adding one of six specializations to your practice.
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Meet a growing demand
As demand for nurses continues to grow, the United States faces a national shortage of qualified nursing professionals. A recent report by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing suggests that as many as 100,000 nurses left their jobs over a two-year span during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 600,000 more projected to leave by 2027.
With your nursing graduate certificate, you can establish yourself as an NP, enhance your practice, and help fill vital roles in this field.
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Sit for certification exams
We designed our program to help current and aspiring NPs sit for certification from several respected nursing boards and associations. Depending on which specialization you choose, you can qualify to sit for your certification exam from one or several of the following organizations:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- National Certification Corporation
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
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Why choose Regis College?
- Transfer applicable coursework from your MSN and graduate sooner.
- Apply with no GRE/GMAT, and complete coursework either on-campus or 100% online.*
- Expand your nursing career with one of six in-demand nursing concentrations.
- Earn an education from an institution regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education
- Learn from experienced faculty who offer practical guidance and personalized support.
* Note: Only the FNP and PMHNP concentrations are available on campus
Redefine your nursing career
Your nursing career is what you make of it. Prepare to practice at a higher level in an area that aligns with your passions and professional interests.
Whether you’re working as an NP or a master’s-prepared RN hoping to advance, we designed our program to help you expand your career on your terms. You can complete coursework on-campus or 100% online,* and you can establish your next career steps with your choice of six in-demand specializations.
* Note: Only FNP and PMHNP are available on campus.
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Dynamic courses and faculty
At Regis, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from nursing professionals who know what it takes to thrive in the real world, because they’ve been there before. They bring their experience to the classroom, so you can get a fuller understanding of nursing across a variety of disciplines and perspectives.
We designed this certificate program to be immediately relevant to your career, so you can improve and evolve your practice and treatment skills and apply what you’ve learned the next day.
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Specialize your nursing path
With your graduate certificate, you can specialize your practice based on your interests. Choose one of six in-demand specializations and qualify to sit for NP certification in:
- Adult Gerontology—Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
- Adult Gerontology—Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- Family (FNP)*
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Specialize your nursing path
- Pediatrics (PNP)*
- Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
- Women’s Health (WHNP)
We also have an Acute Care Pediatric specialization coming soon.
*Note: Only FNP and PMHNP are available on campus.
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Theory and practice
At Regis, we know learning is a multifaceted experience, especially for a field as hands-on as nursing. So we built our nurse practitioner certificate program to give you the opportunity to learn theory and build your knowledge in collaborative classroom settings—and apply the knowledge you gain in real-world environments.
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Have an even bigger impact
Our program focuses on in-depth study of the most pressing issues in nursing—so you can build the skills to provide better care for your patients and be a stronger leader in your organization.
Core coursework covers topics like advanced practice nursing, health assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, disease prevention, and leadership. In addition, your specialization will give you an opportunity for deep exploration of advanced concepts and state-of-the-art techniques in your chosen field.
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Work in an array of settings
As an NP, you may have the ability to work across a variety of settings and workspaces in which health care professionals are needed. Here are just a few:
- Childcare facilities
- Hospitals, clinics, and private practices
- Long-term care facilities
- Nonprofits and advocacy groups
- Public health departments
- Schools and universities
- Varied locations as a travel nurse
Prepare for the future you want in your nursing career
We designed our NP graduate certificate program with flexibility in mind to make it approachable from multiple backgrounds and with a variety of goals. Depending on your specialization and your professional experience in nursing, you can complete this program in fewer than 24 months.
For current NPs, this certificate comprises between 19 and 40 credit hours and can typically be completed in between 12 and 20 months.
For current RNs who hold an MSN, this certificate comprises between 31 and 40 credit hours and can typically be completed in between 20 and 24 months.
NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology
This course will provide an in-depth study of the concepts of the science of pathology for graduate nursing students. It will cover the physiological causes and development of diseases; functional and secondary changes they cause; and their course, complications, and appropriate treatments. Specific examples of disease states throughout the lifespan will be evaluated. The course will treat all levels of pathology from molecular to cellular, tissue, organ, and organ systems, emphasizing the role of homeostasis and the ensuing disturbances, which lead to disease conditions.
NU 605 Concepts in Nurse Leadership
This course focuses on issues of leadership role development in professional nursing. Using role theory, students will explore concepts of role mastery, congruence, and conflict, as well as the role of nursing leadership in the broader organizational context. Emphasis is on the analysis of leadership and related theories as these apply to the individual practice of the nurse leader.
NU 629 Health Promotion – Disease Prevention
This course will address health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan. The focus will be in developing, evaluating, and educating populations on preventative health care behaviors. Populations served, including vulnerable populations, will be discussed in relation to how advanced practice nurses shape the development of community-based care and population-based systems delivery programs. Students will analyze the impact of social, cultural, ecological, and systems of care delivery factors on healthcare disparities across population groups. Emphasis is on application of sociocultural, nursing theories, and methods to analyze healthcare phenomena as an advanced practice nurse.
NU 641 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
This course is required for students in the Nurse Practitioner Advanced Graduate Program. Course content addresses pharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice.
NU 650 Advanced Health Assessment (64 clinical hours)
In the Advanced Health Assessment course, students incorporate, apply, and adapt assessment skills appropriate to all ages in a primary care setting. Using critical thinking skills, students analyze assessment data toward differential diagnosis and determine the need for additional assessment information such as laboratory data, specialty referral, and diagnostic testing. Students are required to apply history and physical assessment skills on a weekly basis. Written communication of the weekly history and physical examination, as well as data analysis and problem list development, is required. The effects of age, gender, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, locus of control, lifestyle, and risk factors are considered in developing a baseline for therapeutic nursing intervention by the nurse in advanced practice.
NU 668 Roles and Issues in APN
This course focuses on the role and scope of practice of the advanced practice nurse. Professional licensure, credentialing, and requirements for prescriptive privileges are addressed. In a hybrid format, course content focuses on legal and ethical standards of care and professional competencies for entry into advanced practice in the primary care setting. The course includes current and projected trends in primary practice as they affect nurses in advanced practice.
NU 664A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child I (8 credit hours)
This course integrates concepts from concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in decision making and clinical management of children. Discussions will focus on issues of health, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the pediatric client.
Corequisite: NU 664A-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning of NU-664A is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664A
NU 665A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child II (8 credit hours)
This is the second course in primary care of the child. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of children.
Corequisite: NU 665A-X
Prerequisite: NU 664A
NU 665A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665A is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665A
NU 664A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child I (8 credit hours)
This course integrates concepts from concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in decision making and clinical management of children. Discussions will focus on issues of health, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the pediatric client.
Corequisite: NU 664A-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning of NU-664A is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664A
NU 665A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child II (8 credit hours)
This is the second course in primary care of the child. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of children.
Corequisite: NU 665A-X
Prerequisite: NU 664A
NU 665A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665A is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665A
NU 635 Complementary Therapy
This course provides an objective introductory perspective on the newly emerging field of Complementary/Alternative Modalities (CAM). It examines the traditional, biomedical, and nursing theoretical bases for CAM. It critically examines available research and offers empirical evidence that will allow the nurse to act as a teacher and advocate for the client, as well as to assume a leadership and management role on the interdisciplinary team. While the course explores a range of modalities and systems, it focuses in-depth on those clearly within the domain of nursing practice.
NU 661 Care of the Childbearing Woman
This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making, and clinical management of obstetrical clients through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
NU-643 Advanced Psychopharmacology
This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite: NU 641
NU-670 Teaching/Learning for Nurse Educators
This course provides an overview of various components involved in the dynamic of teaching/learning: philosophy, educational psychology, curriculum, methodology, evaluation, and assessment. Emphasis is placed on the development of the nurse educator as a reflective practitioner. Students will discuss social, ethical, legal, and professional issues related to current and future student populations. Classroom learning is applied in a practicum experience of 24 hours.
NU 664B Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Family I (8 credit hours)
This course integrates concepts from the concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Discussions will focus on issues of health, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the family system.
Corequisite: NU 664B-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664B-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Family I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 664B is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664B
NU 665B Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Family II (8 credit hours)
This is the second course in primary care of the family. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle.
Corequisite: NU 665B-X
Prerequisite: NU 664B
NU 665B-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Family II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665B is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665B
NU 664B Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Family I (8 credit hours)
This course integrates concepts from the concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Discussions will focus on issues of health, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the family system.
Corequisite: NU 664B-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664B-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Family I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 664B is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664B
NU 665B Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Family II (8 credit hours)
This is the second course in primary care of the family. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle.
Corequisite: NU 665B-X
Prerequisite: NU 664B
NU 665B-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Family II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665B is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665B
NU 635 Complementary Therapy
This course provides an objective introductory perspective on the newly emerging field of Complementary/Alternative Modalities (CAM). It examines the traditional, biomedical, and nursing theoretical bases for CAM. It critically examines available research and offers empirical evidence that will allow the nurse to act as a teacher and advocate for the client, as well as to assume a leadership and management role on the interdisciplinary team. While the course explores a range of modalities and systems, it focuses in-depth on those clearly within the domain of nursing practice.
NU 661 Care of the Childbearing Woman
This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making, and clinical management of obstetrical clients through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
NU-643 Advanced Psychopharmacology
This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics
necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite: NU 641
NU-670 Teaching/Learning for Nurse Educators
This course provides an overview of various components involved in the dynamic of teaching/learning: philosophy, educational psychology, curriculum, methodology, evaluation, and assessment. Emphasis is placed on the development of the nurse educator as a reflective practitioner. Students will discuss social, ethical, legal, and professional issues related to current and future student populations. Classroom learning is applied in a practicum experience of 24 hours.
HP 626 Social, Political, and Economic Perspectives in Gerontology
This course addresses social, political, and economic factors that impact the aging experience. Sociological, political, and economic theory will be incorporated as a form of understanding resource allocation, priorities, and cultural considerations. The impact of these factors on healthy aging related to income, housing, healthcare, employment, and policy will be described. (This course can be taken as an elective by undergraduate or graduate students.)
NU 643 Advanced Psychopharmacology (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite: NU 64
NU 646 Theory and Practice of Contemporary Psychotherapies (3 credit hours)
The focus of this course is on theories and methods used by the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse as broadly applied across treatment settings. Students will explore theory and techniques associated with various therapeutic models with regard to theoretical underpinnings, therapeutic action, techniques, relationship between therapist and patient, and application to different diagnostic populations and family systems. Students will gain learning experiences that promote satisfactory assimilation of mental health and mental illness concepts in their delivery of advanced
practice nursing across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice and treatment guidelines utilizing a range of theoretical and conceptual models for conducting psychotherapy and supporting recovery. Selected psychotherapeutic theories will be studied and application made where possible in practicum placements, seminar discussions, and classroom settings.
NU 664C Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client I (8 credit hours)
The focus of this course is developing knowledge and skill in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric mental health problems in the populations across the lifespan. The curriculum also integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment. Psychiatric nurse practitioner students utilize many theoretical sources in the development of their practical skills and draw from neurophysiology, neuropsychology, family systems, and biopsychosocial approaches.
Corequisite: NU 664C-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664C-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning of special populations such as the elderly and the chronic mentally ill are emphasized and applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664C
NU 665C Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client II (8 credit hours)
Nurse practitioner students will continue to develop knowledge and skill in the assessment and diagnosis of mental health problems in adults. In-depth study of geriatric mental health problems, such as mood disorders, dementia, and delirium, will prepare students to work with this complex population upon graduation.
Corequisite: NU 665C-X
Prerequisite: NU 664C
NU 665C-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665C is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665C
NU 643 Advanced Psychopharmacology (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite: NU 641
NU 646 Theory and Practice of Contemporary Psychotherapies (3 credit hours)
The focus of this course is on theories and methods used by the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse as broadly applied across treatment settings. Students will explore theory and techniques associated with various therapeutic models with regard to theoretical underpinnings, therapeutic action, techniques, relationship between therapist and patient, and application to different diagnostic populations and family systems. Students will gain learning experiences that promote satisfactory assimilation of mental health and mental illness concepts in their delivery of advanced practice nursing across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice and treatment guidelines utilizing a range of theoretical and conceptual models for conducting psychotherapy and supporting recovery. Selected psychotherapeutic theories will be studied and application made where possible in practicum placements, seminar discussions, and classroom settings.
NU 664C Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client I (8 credit hours)
The focus of this course is developing knowledge and skill in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric mental health problems in the populations across the lifespan. The curriculum also integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment. Psychiatric nurse practitioner students utilize many theoretical sources in the development of their practical skills and draw from neurophysiology, neuropsychology, family systems, and biopsychosocial approaches.
Corequisite: NU 664C-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664C-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning of special populations such as the elderly and the chronic mentally ill are emphasized and applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664C
NU 665C Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client II (8 credit hours)
Nurse practitioner students will continue to develop knowledge and skill in the assessment and diagnosis of mental health problems in adults. In-depth study of geriatric mental health problems, such as mood disorders, dementia, and delirium, will prepare students to work with this complex population upon graduation.
Corequisite: NU 665C-X
Prerequisite: NU 664C
NU 665C-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665C is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665C
NU 661 Care of the Childbearing Woman (3 credit hours)
This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making, and clinical management of obstetrical clients through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
NU 664D Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Woman I (8 credit hours)
This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of women's health issues. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to women's health.
Corequisite: NU 664D-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664D-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Woman I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 664D is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664D
NU 665D Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Woman II (8 credit hours)
This course is the second of two concentration courses focusing on developing knowledge and skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the adult population with a special focus on health care for adolescent females and women. This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problems, decision making, and clinical management of women's health issues. Discussions focus on health promotion, disease prevention, recognition and management of acute and chronic conditions, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to caring for patients in primary care settings.
Corequisite: NU 665D-X
Prerequisite: NU 664-D
NU 665D-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Woman II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665D is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665
NU 661 Care of the Childbearing Woman (3 credit hours)
This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making, and clinical management of obstetrical clients through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
NU 664D Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Woman I (8 credit hours)
This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of women's health issues. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to women's health.
Corequisite: NU 664D-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664D-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Woman I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 664D is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664D
NU 665D Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Woman II (8 credit hours)
This course is the second of two concentration courses focusing on developing knowledge and skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the adult population with a special focus on health care for adolescent females and women. This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problems, decision making, and clinical management of women's health issues. Discussions focus on health promotion, disease prevention, recognition and management of acute and chronic conditions, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to caring for patients in primary care settings.
Corequisite: NU 665D-X
Prerequisite: NU 664-D
NU 665D-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Woman II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665D is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665
HP 626 Social, Political, and Economic Perspectives in Gerontology (3 credit hours)
This course addresses social, political, and economic factors that impact the aging experience. Sociological, political, and economic theory will be incorporated as a form of understanding resource allocation, priorities, and cultural considerations. The impact of these factors on healthy aging related to income, housing, healthcare, employment, and policy will be described. (This course can be taken as an elective by undergraduate or graduate students.)
NU 664E Clinical Concentration Course – Adult Gerontology Primary Care I (8 credit hours)
This is the first of two courses in primary care of the adult-gerontology client. This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of the adult-gerontology client through the life cycle. Discussions focus on health
promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology system.
Corequisite: NU 664E-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664E-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 664E is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664E
NU 665E Clinical Concentration Course – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II (8 credit hours)
This course continues to integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problems, decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the family system are included.
Prerequisite: NU 664E
Corequisite: NU 665E-X
NU 665E-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665E is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665E
HP 626 Social, Political, and Economic Perspectives in Gerontology (3 credit hours)
This course addresses social, political, and economic factors that impact the aging experience. Sociological, political, and economic theory will be incorporated as a form of understanding resource allocation, priorities, and cultural considerations. The impact of these factors on healthy aging related to income, housing, healthcare, employment, and policy will be described. (This course can be taken as an elective by undergraduate or graduate students.)
NU 664E Clinical Concentration Course – Adult Gerontology Primary Care I (8 credit hours)
This is the first of two courses in primary care of the adult-gerontology client. This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem
identification in decision making and clinical management of the adult-gerontology client through the life cycle. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology system.
Corequisite: NU 664E-X
Prerequisite: NU 650
NU 664E-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 664E is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664E
NU 665E Clinical Concentration Course – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II (8 credit hours)
This course continues to integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problems, decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the family system are included.
Prerequisite: NU 664E
Corequisite: NU 665E-X
NU 665E-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665E is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665E
NU 655 Acute and Critical Care Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive and in-depth background in acute and critical care pharmacotherapy for the adult-geriatric patient. This course will address the pharmacology and appropriate clinical use of agents used in the treatment of selected acute disorders found in acutely/critically ill patients. Recent advances in pharmacotherapy, personalized management strategies, and controversial issues will be included and emphasized.
NU 664F Clinical Concentration Course: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client I (8 credit hours)
This is the first of two concentration courses that integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology
nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problem identification, decision-making, and clinical management of the adult-geriatric client in the acute care/critical care setting, utilizing critical thinking. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology population in the acute care/critical care setting are included.
Corequisite: NU 664F-X
NU 664F-X Clinical Concentration Seminar: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 664F is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664F
NU 665F Clinical Concentration Course: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client II (8 credit hours)
This is the second of two concentration courses that integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problem identification, decision-making, and clinical management of the acute and critical care adult-geriatric client through use of critical thinking. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology population in the acute care and critical care setting are included.
Corequisite: NU 665F-X
Prerequisite: NU 664F
NU 665F-X Clinical Concentration Seminar: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665F is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665F
NU 655 Acute and Critical Care Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive and in-depth background in acute and critical care pharmacotherapy for the adult-geriatric patient. This course will address the pharmacology and appropriate clinical use of agents used in the treatment of selected acute disorders found in acutely/critically ill patients. Recent advances in pharmacotherapy, personalized management strategies, and controversial issues will be included and emphasized.
NU 664F Clinical Concentration Course: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client I (8 credit hours)
This is the first of two concentration courses that integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problem identification, decision-making, and clinical management of the adult-geriatric client in the acute care/critical care setting, utilizing critical thinking. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology population in the acute care/critical care setting are included.
Corequisite: NU 664F-X
NU 664F-X Clinical Concentration Seminar: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client I (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 664F is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 664F
NU 665F Clinical Concentration Course: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client II (8 credit hours)
This is the second of two concentration courses that integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problem identification, decision-making, and clinical management of the acute and critical care adult-geriatric client through use of critical thinking. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology population in the acute care and critical care setting are included.
Corequisite: NU 665F-X
Prerequisite: NU 664F
NU 665F-X Clinical Concentration Seminar: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client II (300 clinical hours)
Classroom learning from course NU 665F is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
Corequisite: NU 665F
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission, you must meet the following qualifications:
- Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution and accredited program
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- For current RNs with an MSN: Active unencumbered RN license
- For current NPs with an MSN: NP board certificate and active unencumbered RN license
Students are eligible to transfer maximum credit hours from their prior MSN.
Application requirements:
In addition to the requirements for admission, you will need to provide the following documentation and materials for your application:
- Application form
- Proof of active unencumbered RN license
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Current resume
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
Admission Requirements
Application requirements:
Additional application requirements for master’s-prepared NPs:
- Copy of NP Board Certificate
- Copy of DEA, if applicable
- APRN state licensure
- Prescriptive authority
- Clinical logs
About Regis College
For more than 95 years, Regis College has supported learners in their journey to realize their full potential, reach their personal and professional goals, and become forces of good in the world. It’s our mission to help empower women and men to challenge themselves as they prepare to serve and lead through education.
With our focus on student success and our commitment to social justice and service, we help students in the greater Boston area and around the globe achieve more and go further.
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Diverse learning opportunities
Regis College is a coed university 12 miles west of Boston in Weston, Mass. founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph Boston.
With more than 3,200 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students enrolled on campus and in fully online graduate programs, Regis provides an academically rigorous education within the schools of nursing, arts and sciences, business and communication, and health sciences.
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The Future of Nursing
The Young School of Nursing at Regis has consistently been recognized by the National League of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
In line with Regis’ mission of providing innovative, industry-focused learning opportunities, the university offers academic partnerships with hospitals and local employers, a clinical dental center in Waltham, Mass., and bachelor’s completion and accelerated nursing programs at its campus in Lawrence, Mass.
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Via Veritas Vita
Our motto, Via Veritas Vita, translates to “the way and the truth and the light.” These words drive our mission of empowering learners through knowledge to live meaningful lives and contribute to our global society.
Today, Regis boasts an alumni network more than 20,000 strong. This supportive, tight-knit community has a history of professional success in the job market: 97% of our graduates find full-time work or pursue further education within six months of graduation.
Michele Pedulla, DNP
Dr. Michele Pedulla, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, brings more than three decades of experience to her practice—and to the classroom. Working in pediatrics, she treats patients from birth until the age of 21. She continues to practice part time even as she serves as assistant dean and an associate professor in our graduate department.
She is a member of many professional nursing groups and societies, and she has been published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care and presented her work at conferences.