Cardiology Subspecialty Certificate for Nurse Practitioners at Vanderbilt University

Programme overview

Subspecialty certificate for nurse practitioners to diagnose and manage complex cardiovascular disease in chronic and acute care settings; 9 credit hours delivered online with a supervised practicum and on-campus immersion.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 3 part-time semesters (9 credit hours) | Study mode: part-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Two 3-credit didactic courses plus 3 credit hours of lab and immersion: cardiovascular anatomy, pathophysiology and pharmacology, cardiovascular assessment, interpretation of diagnostic studies and guideline-directed therapies, with 210 hours of supervised practicum and a three-day clinical immersion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree or higher in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner, or current VUSN student enrolled in one of these programs. Recommended GPA of at least 3.0. Current RN and APRN licence in good standing and ANCC or AANP certification. At least one year of APRN practice preferred. Statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation (one from a master's-prepared or higher recommender) and transcripts.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 3 part-time semesters (9 credit hours)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.nursing.vanderbilt.edu/portal/apply

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