Graduate Certificate in Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The postgraduate certificate program in nursing offers students with a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) in a clinical nursing specialty area the opportunity to complete an additional area of study. Completion of required coursework and practice hours provides eligibility to take certification examinations.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 1.5 years / 34 credits | Study mode: full-time; hybrid | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

A 3.00 cumulative GPA is required. Please contact the School of Nursing for detailed information about the requirements for this certificate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants must have a current registered nurse license. A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in a clinical nursing specialty area is required. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Applicants are required to submit transcripts from all institutions where post-secondary credit was earned, reference materials containing an Admission Reference Form and personal letter of reference from two separate individuals, two essays, a current curriculum vitae/resume, a current registered nurse license, and English language proficiency scores (if applicable). Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 1.5 years / 34 credits

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