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Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing, also known as the Nursing Certificate Program (NURCP), offers students who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing an opportunity to specialize in an area of nursing not covered in their initial graduate program. Refer to the College of Nursing Web site for information about the concentrations currently offered as well as the program of studies for each concentration. Post-Graduate Certificate students must meet UNM and College .

Faculty: College of Nursing  |  Department: Nursing  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours based on their Gap Analysis as well as complete all required clinical courses and hours with a grade of B or better in order to graduate. Concentration Requirements: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Earn at least 15 credits from the following types of courses: Graduate courses within the Doctor of Nursing Practice Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to the Post-Graduate Certificate Program must meet the following application requirements in order to be considered for admission: A graduate degree in Nursing (i.e., M.S.N., D.N.P.) from an accredited college or university; Current unencumbered New Mexico RN license, or eligible for NM licensure, which must be obtained prior to enrolling in the program. One year or more of work experience in nursing. NursingCAS Application Three essay responses Three letters of reference Current resume or curriculum vitae Official transcripts from all institutions attended Submit all syllabi from the applicant’s prior graduate program for evaluation of previous coursework as part of the Gap Analysis Application form and fee Completed University of New Mexico application

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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