
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing
Navigating the complex modern health care environment requires a solid understanding of the latest in research theory, proven best practices, and a commitment to succeed through personal and professional accomplishment. With this mindset, Norwich empowers leadership in nursing with online Post-Master's Certificates that deepen your knowledge in specialty practice areas.
Norwich offers its Post-Master’s APRN Certificates in three tracks:
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
These online certificates can expand your capabilities in providing expert care in niche areas within a larger patient population.
Our experienced faculty of nursing professionals help you explore the latest in research theory and proven methodologies to elevate your skills to function as a nurse practitioner with a profound depth of knowledge in your chosen practice area. Through completion of a curricular courses and a clinical placement, graduates from a certificate program are prepared for the following certification exams:
- The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner board certification exam, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- The Family Nurse Practitioner national certification board exam, offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification exam, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Post-Master’s Certificates in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner are designed to prepare students for advanced practice in specialty practice areas. The requirements for professional licensure or certification vary by state. Norwich University has made determinations regarding the ability of the certificates to meet the educational requirements for state licensure. Please review our Professional Licensure Disclosure.