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OnlinePost-Master’sCertificateDesigned for MSN Graduatesand MSN-Prepared NPs
Specialize your skills.Advance your profession.Prepare to advance your nursing practice to improve the levelof care you can offer expanding patient populations. AtRegis, you can earn a graduate certificate to specializeyour future as a nurse practitioner in pediatrics,family, psychiatric mental health, women’s health, oradult-gerontology.Regis is committed to improving patient outcomes bychampioning the professional growth of today’s nurses. Ouronline post-master’s certificates can help you leverage yourpassion for nursing while focusing on the specialty that bestmatches your skills, interests, and career goals.Program HighlightsComplete yourcoursework 100% onlineDesigned for both RNMSN graduates andlicensed NPsBenefit from no campusresidency requirements andno GRE requirementFocus your certificate in oneof five specialties*Study in a personalizedlearning environmentled by industry experts*Availability of specializations depends on your chosen entry pointRegis College is accredited by the NewEngland Commission of Higher Education(formerly the Commission on Institutionsof Higher Education of the New EnglandAssociation of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).Accredited by the Accreditation Commissionfor Education in Nursing (ACEN)Designated as a Center of Excellence inNursing Education by the National Leaguefor NursingReady to get started or have questions? Contact an admissions advisor by emailat admissions@online.regiscollege.edu or by phone at 866-411-2159.
Choose your specialty. Earn your certificate.Learn how to drive positive change in your role through increased specialization, enhanced autonomy, andprescriptive authority as an advanced practice nurse in one of these specialties:Pediatrics (PNP)Family (FNP)Focus on a variety of health needs and issues in apediatric setting.Develop skills and knowledge to work with every age in afamily practice environment.Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)Women’s Health (WHNP)Using contemporary psychotherapy modalities andknowledge of psycho-pharmacology, provide care tomental health clients across their lifespan.Learn to care for women at all life stages, addressingprimary care, gynecological, and obstetrical healthcare needs.Adult-Gerontology (AGNP)Learn about chronic illness and aging, includingpolypharmacy management, palliative care, and end oflife considerations.Completing the online post-master’s certificate can help you qualify to sit for exams from the followingcertification boards:American Nurses Credentialing CenterNational Certification CorporationAmerican Association of Nurse PractitionersNational Association of Pediatric Nurse PractitionersPediatric Nursing Certification BoardAccording to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP),there were more than 222,000 licensed NPs in the United States in2015. More than 83% are certified in at least one area of primarycare, including these specialties:Adult-Gerontology Primary Care4%Women’s Health6%Psychiatric (Adult and Family) Care5%Pediatric Primary Care6%Family Care55%
Post-Master’s Certificate OverviewAt Regis, we offer two specific entry points for earning your certificate. This opportunity allows you to advance yourknowledge and explore new professional benefits.Entry One:MSN to NPEntry Two:MSN with NP SpecialtyChoose from five certificate options: Pediatric, Family,Psychiatric Mental Health, Women’s Health, and AdultGeriatric.Specialty option: Psychiatric Mental Health NPcertificate available*22 credit hours to complete37-40 credit hours depending on specialization3-credit courses on a 16-week semester schedule3-credit courses on a 16-week semester scheduleNP clinicals taken in two 8-credit coursesNP clinicals taken in two 8-credit coursesComplete in approximately 12 monthsComplete in 20 months*Additional specialties to be offeredFinal curriculum is determined by transcript reviewQualify to sit for certification exams depending onyour chosen specializationReady to get started or have questions? Contact an admissions advisor by emailat admissions@online.regiscollege.edu or by phone at 866-411-2159.
Robust, Comprehensive Online CurriculumThere are two entry points to start your certificate program. Students who choose the first entry point areeligible to transfer two graduate courses. Those who select the second entry point are eligible for maximumtransfer credits from a prior MSN. Depending on the specialization of your chosen certificate program, youwill be presented with curriculum from these core and elective courses:ENTRY ONE: MSN TO NP(General Credits: 18)Eligible for up to two graduate transfer coursesNU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology3NU 641 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology3NU 605 Concepts in Nursing Leadership3NU 650 Advanced Health Assessment3NU 629 Health Promotion-Disease Prevention3NU 668 Advanced Practice Roles and PracticeManagement3POST-MSN PNP CERTIFICATE*ElectiveNU 664A Clinical Concentration Course:& 664A-X Primary Care of the Child I(300 Clinical Hours)(Total Credits: 37**)38POST-MSN FNP CERTIFICATE*ElectiveNU 664B Clinical Concentration Course:& 664B-X Primary Care of the Family I(300 Clinical Hours)NU 665A Clinical Concentration Course:& 665A-X Primary Care of the Child II(300 Clinical Hours)8(Total Credits: 37**)38NU 665B Clinical Concentration Course:& 665B-X Primary Care of the Family II(300 Clinical Hours)*Elective Course OptionsNU 635 Complementary TherapyNU 646 Theory and Practice of Contemporary PsychotherapiesNU 661 Care of the Childbearing WomanNU 670 Teaching & Learning Seminar in Nursing EducationHP 626 Sociological, Political and Economic Perspectives in Aging**Includes 18 General CreditsReady to get started or have questions? Contact an admissions advisor by emailat admissions@online.regiscollege.edu or by phone at 866-411-2159.8
POST-MSN PMHNP CERTIFICATE(Total Credits: 40**)NU 646 Theory and Practice of ContemporaryPsychotherapies3NU 643 Advanced Psychopharmacology3Care of the Childbearing WomanNU 664D Clinical Concentration Course:& 664D-X Primary Care of Women I(300 Clinical Hours)38POST-MSN AGNP CERTIFICATEHP 626Sociological, Political, and EconomicPerspectives in AgingNU 664E Clinical Concentration Course:& 664E-X Primary Care of the Adult-GeriatricClient I (300 Clinical Hours)8NU 665C Clinical Concentration Course:& 6645C-X Primary Care of the PsychiatricMental Health Client II(300 Clinical Hours)8(Total Credits: 37**)POST-MSN WHNP CERTIFICATENU 661NU 664C Clinical Concentration Course:& 664C-X Primary Care of the PsychiatricMental Health Client I(300 Clinical Hours)NU 665D Clinical Concentration Course:& 665D-X Primary Care of Women II(300 Clinical Hours)8(Total Credits: 37**)38ENTRY TWO: MSN WITH NP SPECIALTY*NU 665E Clinical Concentration Course:& 665E-X Primary Care of the Adult-GeriatricClient II (300 Clinical Hours)8(Total Credits: 22***)Post-Master’s NP to PMHNP CertificateEligible for maximum transfer credits from prior MSNNU 646 Theory and Practice of ContemporaryPsychotherapies3NU 643 Advanced Psychopharmacology3NU 664C Clinical Concentration Course:& 664C-X Primary Care of the PsychiatricMental Health Client I(300 Clinical Hours)8NU 665C Clinical Concentration Course:& 665C-X Primary Care of the PsychiatricMental Health Client II(300 Clinical Hours)8*Additional specialties to be offered**Includes 18 general credits***General credits not includedReady to get started or have questions? Contact an admissions advisor by emailat admissions@online.regiscollege.edu or by phone at 866-411-2159.
Admission andApplication RequirementsThe online post-master’s certificates available through Regis College are open to RNs withan MSN degree seeking NP certification or NPs seeking additional areas of specialization.An interview with the program director will also be required for admission.You can begin your application process today.Submit the following materials to get started:Application formNon-refundable application fee of 75Official transcripts and RN transcriptsCurrent resumeStatement of purposeTwo letters of recommendationActive unencumbered RN licenseAdditional application requirements for thepost-master’s certificate (MSN to NP)Copy of DEAAPRN certificationState Controlled Substance certificationClinical logsReady to get started or have questions? Contact an admissions advisor by emailat admissions@online.regiscollege.edu or by phone at 866-411-2159.
Regis is committed to improving patient outcomes by championing the professional growth of today’s nurses. Our online post-master’s certificates can help you leverage your passion for nursing while focusing on the specialty th
