Description
The Post-Master's Graduate Certificate option is designed to prepare nurses who already have a master's degree in nursing as Adult, Family, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. The program is 19-21 credits in length and includes up to 630 hours of clinical practice. There are 11 credit hours of prerequisite or co-requisite requirements. Up to 3 credit hours of Advanced Practice Practicum (NGR 6941) may be waived for applicants who are licensed as Advance Practice Nurses (APNs).
Admission
Requirements for admission to the program include the following: - A master's degree in nursing from a program accredited by NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission) or CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Florida
- Completion of undergraduate health assessment course
Admission to the program is competitive on a space-available basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Application Process The following information must be submitted to UCF Graduate Studies in order to be considered: - Non-degree application from Graduate Studies
- Official transcripts of BSN degree*
- Official transcripts of graduate course work showing awarding of master's degree*
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge abilities for graduate school
- Personal statement describing interest in completing certificate program
- UCF Health Form (Upon acceptance to the program, a School of Nursing Health Form will be required.)
- Resume (no longer than 2 pages)
- Copy of RN License
*Send one copy of all official transcripts to UCF Graduate Studies and one copy of each transcript to the School of Nursing.
Program Progression All UCF Graduate Studies requirements for progression must be met. This includes, but is not limited to, completion of all required courses within a three-year period and achievement of a grade of "B" or better in all courses.
Application Due Dates
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Requirements
Prerequisites or Co-requisitesThe following graduate-level courses are prerequisites or co-requisites for the program. Courses will be accepted with a grade of B. Courses can be incorporated into the individual plan of study. - NGR 5003 Advanced Health Assessment, Health Promotion, and Diagnostic Reasoning (3 credit hours)
- NGR 5004L Advanced Health Assessment, Health Promotion, and Diagnostic Reasoning Clinical (2 credit hours)
- NGR 5141 Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6192 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
Requirements—19-21 Credit Hours MinimumCertificates may be completed with a primary focus in Family, Pediatric, or Adult Nurse Practitioner studies. Required for All Nurse Practitioner Certificate Tracks—6 Credit Hours- NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum (6 credit hours)
NOTE: Applicants who are licensed as Advanced Practice Nurses may have up to 3 credit hours of NGR 6941 Advanced Practice Practicum waived. Required Courses for Adult Nurse Practitioner—13 Credit Hours- NGR 6240 Adult I for APNs (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6240L Adult I Clinical for APNs (3 credit hours)
- NGR 6242 Adult II for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6242L Adult II Clinical for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6334 Womens Health for APNs (2 credit hours)
- NGR 6482L Womens Health for APNs Clinical (1 credit hour)
Contact Info
Jean Kijek, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2744
gradnurs@mail.ucf.edu
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