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Dermatology Subspecialty Certificate for Nurse Practitioners at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

Subspecialty certificate for nurse practitioners to assess, diagnose, treat and manage dermatologic illness; 9 credit hours with online didactic learning and on-site lab and 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, including procedural skills such as biopsies, excision and dermoscopy.

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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)

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