Graduate Certificate in Adult Health/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist Postgraduate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The postgraduate certificate program in nursing offers students with a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) or other graduate degree 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 / 31 credits | Study mode: full-time; hybrid | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

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

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Entry requirements

All applicants must have a current registered nurse license. A DNP degree and coursework in 3 of the 5 following subjects: physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, advanced physical assessment. 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 95.

Duration: 1.5 years / 31 credits

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