Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing
Nurses With a Master's Degree in Nursing are Eligible to Continue Their Studies.
A post-master's certificate is offered to serve master's prepared nurses desiring additional credentials in a designated field of practice. Florida Southern College offers post-masters certificates in four tracks:
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Educator
Upon completing the requirements, these certificates allow nurses who have already earned an MSN degree to practice in a different nursing field.
Upcoming Term Start Dates
1/7/2025
5/8/2025
8/19/2025
CCNE Accredited
The post-graduate APRN certificate program at Florida Southern College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)Top Reasons
Supportive Environment
This program provides a supportive learning environment with the goal of producing responsible and productive citizens who promote and advance the communities they serve.
Personal Touch
Through shared values and communal expectations, the faculty and support staff actively engage with students' growth as they pursue their academic goals.
Caring Faculty
The program faculty develop caring relationships within a positive and enriching environment that cares for the whole person.
Meet Our Mocs
Ernie Parani, APRN
Kara Pinero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Laurel Lawerence, APRN
Samantha Rios
Satoria Reid-Rowe, APRN, Family Practice
Colleen Wallace, MSN, NP-C
Mary Cornejo
Melissa Welch, MSN, APRN
Featured Faculty
Jeanne Jenkins
Program Details
Admission Requirements
- BSN from a regionally accredited institution and a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN-accredited nursing program.
- MSN from a regionally accredited institution and a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN-accredited nursing program.
- Proof of active licensure:
- Students in the MSN and PMC nurse practitioner tacks must provide proof of current active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
- Students in the MSN, PBC, and PMC nursing administrative leadership and nurse educator tracks must provide proof of licensure in good standing in the state, territory, or locale where the student will complete their clinical hour requirements.
- The following prerequisite courses or equivalent courses from an accredited college or university at the undergraduate level are required:
- Health Assessment
- Evidence-Based Health Care or Research Methods
- Introduction to Statistics or Biostatistics
- A “C” or better grade in these prerequisite courses is required.
- Record and submit three short videos (no more than 2 minutes each) answering the following prompts:
- Where do you see yourself in five years as a nurse practitioner, nurse leader, or nurse educator?
- Why is now the right time for you to begin a graduate nursing program?
- Graduate school will put significant demands on your time, energy, and financial resources. What do you see as your most significant challenges for meeting the didactic and clinical requirements for the program?
- Current resume of educational and work experience.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- Complete a live or virtual admission interview at the discretion of the faculty (by invitation only).
- Completion of a criminal background check, proof of immunization, and ten-panel drug screen (if admitted).
- Prior to entering any of the clinical courses, applicants must have completed the following courses at the graduate level: pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and research*.
*If needed, these courses may also be completed at Florida Southern College.
Course Delivery
Delivery is dependent upon the track selected.
Nurse Practitioner students typically meet on campus one day per week for in-person classroom instruction.
The Nurse Educator track is delivered fully online.
Curriculum
Nurse Practitioner Tracks
The required program plan for the nurse practitioner tracks is based on a review of your completed Master of Science in Nursing coursework.
Based on the results of a gap analysis, an individualized program of study will be developed for each student following admission to any of FSC's Post-Master's Certificate Nurse Practitioner tracks. The student must complete all program requirements as outlined in the individualized program of study to ensure eligibility to sit for the national certification exam. In all instances, students must complete the number of practice hours corresponding to their chosen track. These hours can be derived from approved credit based on the gap analysis results or from hours completed during post-master's certificate program enrollment. The gap analysis will include, at a minimum, a review of previous transcripts and course syllabi for which transfer or equivalent credits are requested. Additional documentation may be required to complete the gap analysis.
Nurse Educator
Students are required to complete the following courses:
| Course Number | Course Description |
| NUR 6125 | Teaching in Nursing Education |
| NUR 6260 | Curriculum Design and Program Development |
| NUR 6120 | Nurse Educator in the Clinical Setting |
| NUR 6225 | Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education |
| NUR 6625 | Practicum in Nursing Education |
Total Credits - 15 Hours (180 practicum hours)
Students must have successfully completed the following courses at the graduate level: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, and Research. If needed, these courses may also be completed at Florida Southern College.
Program Costs
2024-2025:
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Tuition per Credit Hour | $650 |
| NP Tracks: Program Fee per Semester | $550 |
| Nurse Educator Track: Program Fee per Clinical Course | $350 |
| Technology fee per semester | $25 to $100 |
One-Time Fees:
| Base Required Fees | Cost |
| Deposit (Applied to Tuition) | $250 |
| CastleBranch All-Inclusive Package | $224 |
A program fee will be charged per semester for all students enrolled in the MSN and PMC tracks. This fee will cover the costs associated with experiential learning, clinical placement, and additional resources to promote attainment of competencies. Fees will be periodically adjusted to align with the costs of supporting competency attainment. Students in all tracks are responsible for any additional FSC fees or program-specific costs, including but not limited to CastleBranch and Typhon, as applicable.
Related Materials
How many courses are required for certificate programs?
The final program plan and course requirements for each student admitted to a graduate certificate program will be based on a gap analysis consistent with National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties’ Criteria for Evaluation of NP Programs standards (https://www.nonpf.org/page/15) in order to ensure the student’s eligibility to sit for national certification in the selected population focus upon program completion. The gap analysis will include, at a minimum, a review of previous transcripts and course syllabi for which transfer or equivalent credits are requested. Additional documentation may be required in order to complete the gap analysis.
How quickly can I finish the program?
This will depend upon how many of our required courses have already been completed at the graduate level. Your program director will review your coursework and create a schedule for you.
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session
Adult and Graduate
Dec 12 12:00 PM
Join us online to learn more about our MSN tracks as well as Post-Master's certificate opportunities. Hear from your program director and admission counselor to get your questions answered and get ready for your next steps in advancing your education and career!
Location: Online
Program Contact
Jeanne B. Jenkins, Ph.D., MSN, MBA, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing and MSN Program Director
Blanton Nursing - 123
863.616.6479
