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Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care Post-Graduate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The postgraduate certificate program in nursing offers students with a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) 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 examination.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 1.5 years / 16-28 credits  |  Study mode: full-time; hybrid  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Core Courses, Required Courses.

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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 allinstitutions where post-secondary credit was earned,reference materials containing an Admission ReferenceForm and personal letter of reference from two separateindividuals, two essays, a current curriculum vitae/resume,a current registered nurse license, and English languageproficiency scores (if applicable). Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 1.5 years / 16-28 credits

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