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Nov 12, 2024
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University Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Specialty Certificate
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Post-Master’s Certificate Programs for Nurse Practitioners
The School of Nursing offers post-master’s Certificate Programs for nurses who have a master’s degree in Nursing and who would like to take existing courses within the Master of Science degree in Nursing. At the completion of the course work, individuals who complete one of the Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist certificates will qualify to apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing for state certification as nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists and are eligible to sit for a National Certification Examination so they can function as nurse practitioners in other states.
Admission Requirements for all Post-Master’s Certificate Programs:
- Current California Registered Nurse License
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN or MN)
- Completion of a second application to the School of Nursing including 2 references and an essay
- Completion of a basic recent physical assessment course
- Satisfactory background check
Prior to entering the first clinical lab, students must have University liability insurance, a satisfactory background check, a current American Heart Association CPR card, a satisfactory annual physical examination, proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases, an initial 2 step Mantoux skin test and a chest X-ray if there is evidence of a positive TB skin test. Drug screening may be requested depending on agency requirements. Specific Requirements for Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate Programs
(Required for all post-master’s nurse practitioner certificates)
Common Core Course (3 units)
Advanced Nursing Practice Core courses (23 units)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Specialty Certificate
The post-master’s Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP): Adult Specialty certificate program is offered for nurses who have a master’s degree in nursing and who would like to take the existing courses within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Adult Program, a specialty within the Master of Science degree in Nursing. Additional Admission Requirements
- One year clinical practice working with acutely ill adults
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Specialty Nurse Certification (such as CCRN)
Requirements for the Certificate (53 units)
Students qualify for the post-master’s certificate after they have successfully completed the specialty program courses with a 3.0 or higher GPA. This program consists of 53 units of theory and clinical practice. They will then be qualified to sit for the National Professional Adult ACNP certification examination nd to apply for nurse practitioner certification from the California Board of Registered Nursing. Common Core Course (3 units)
Advanced Nursing Practice Core courses (23 units)
Required Option Courses (27 units)
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