Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing

Take your nursing education to the next level with a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing.

The post-master's certificate in nursing is offered to serve master's prepared nurses desiring additional credentials in a designated field of practice. Florida Southern College offers post-master’s certificates in three tracks:

Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Upon completing the requirements, these certificates allow nurses who have already earned an MSN degree to practice in a different nursing field.

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Upcoming Events

MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session

Oct 13 - 12:00 PM

MSN and Post-Master's Nursing Virtual Information Session

Dec 3 - 5:30 PM

CCNE Accredited

The master’s degree program in nursing and the post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Florida Southern College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Top Reasons

Clinical Site Placement

Stress less by getting placed into your clinical sites by our Clinical Placement Coordinator.

100% Pass Rate

Enter your program feeling secure knowing our pass rate is 100% for Post Master’s Certificate certification.

Caring Faculty

MSN faculty assist you in preparing for the national certification exam and reaching your professional goals.

Small Class Sizes

Enjoy joining a cohort with limited space. Class sizes are small to ensure students receive the help they need.

Program Details

Family Nurse Practitioner

The Family Nurse Practitioner track prepares you to deliver comprehensive care and manage patient health across the lifespan in a primary care setting. Through a rigorous curriculum, the FNP program equips you with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise, empowering you to excel in this dynamic role and make a meaningful impact in patient care across diverse healthcare environments.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner

The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track prepares students to deliver and manage comprehensive care for patients across the adult lifespan, including late adolescence, in primary care settings. Students are equipped with the expertise needed to address the unique healthcare needs of this diverse patient population.

Psychiatric-Mental Health

Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track equips nurses with the advanced skills to assess and manage mental health disorders across the lifespan, addressing ethical, legal, and cultural considerations. Through specialized coursework and clinical practicum, students learn to provide evidence-based care, advocate for patients, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Simulation and Clinical Learning Center

This state-of-the-art facility serves graduate and undergraduate programs within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. It provides a cutting-edge environment where students can develop their clinical skills in a realistic, controlled, and safe setting.

Learn More about the simulation and clinical learning center