Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Non-Discrimination Statement

Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

The Master of Science in Nursing, with specializations in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, is designed to prepare students for advanced practice. The requirements for professional licensure or certification vary by state. Norwich University has determined that this program is insufficient to meet the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for nursing in the following states and territories: Arizona, Louisiana, New York, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Washington, and Kansas.

Please review our Professional Licensure Disclosure. 

Official Graduate Transcript

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a NLNAC, CCNE or ACEN nationally accredited program.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0 or higher.

Active, Unencumbered RN License

• Must be valid in the state of expected clinical study and state of student’s practice and remain unencumbered throughout the program.
• If the license becomes encumbered, the student will be dismissed.
• If practicing/active NP, a copy of current APRN certification is required.
   

Proof of Required Graduate-Level Coursework

• Grade of B or higher in:

1. Advanced Pathophysiology
2. Advanced Pharmacology
3. Advanced Physical Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning
    

• Courses must have been completed within the last 7 years for transfer credit consideration.
• These courses must meet the transfer credit requirements listed above, and must have been completed within the last 7 years as part of an educational program leading to nurse practitioner licensure.
• Norwich University cannot guarantee that pathophysiology, pharmacology, or health/physical assessment courses taken at other institutions will fulfill state or certification body requirements. Applicants are responsible for verifying with the state board of nursing in their intended practice state and the specialty certifying body to ensure that any courses transferred into a Norwich University School of Nursing program meet the necessary requirements for licensure or certification.
• Required Documentation: Syllabus with course description, objectives, and date matching the transcript for each course. Must be submitted with the application.
   

Professional Resume

• Include professional nursing experience and current role

Letter of Intent

• Outline experience, prior learning, and educational/career goals.
• Must reference the program and track being applied for.

Letter of Recommendation

• From a direct supervisor, on organization letterhead.
• Must include recommender’s signature (digital or scanned) and contact information.
• Waived if applicant is a Norwich graduate.

State Residency Eligibility

• Student must reside in an approved state.
• Restricted states: Arizona, Louisiana, New York, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Washington, Kansas.

Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

• Required if English is not the first language.
• Options:

1. TOEFL: Minimum score 550 (paper) or 80 (internet)
2. IELTS: Minimum composite score 6.5
3. Hold a degree from an English-instruction institution