Nursing, Certificate in (Post-master’s certificate)
Lipp, Susan M.S.N., R.N.
Assistant Dean for Enrollment and Student Services
slipp@vcu.edu
(804) 828-5171
Admission requirements summary
Nursing, Certificate in (Post-master’s certificate)
(For master’s prepared nurses who need courses for additional certification for advanced practice)
Indicate specialization | |||
| Degree: Certificate |
Semester(s) of entry: Fall preferred |
Deadline dates: Applications received by Mar 15 given priority consideration |
Test requirements: |
This program is available in the following concentration areas:
- Adult-gerontology
- Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner
- Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner
- Adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist
- Family nurse practitioner
- Nurse educator (admissions suspended until further notice)
- Nursing administration and leadership
- Pediatric nurse practitioner
- Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner
- Women’s health nurse practitioner
Applications will be reviewed on an individual basis and course work will be determined based on previous educational preparation. Differences between course work completed in a previous degree and what is required for the intended post-master’s track will be determined based on individual track and/or certification requirements. Certification requirements vary among certifying bodies. It is the school’s intention to prepare the student to apply for certification.