The Armstrong Atlantic State University Graduate Program
in Nursing offers post-master's certificate programs for students
with previously earned Master of Science in Nursing degrees.
A post-master's certificate may be earned for preparation
as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing Administration,
Adult Nurse Practitioner, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Admission Standards:
- Students with previously earned master of science in nursing
degrees may apply for admission to earn a post-master's
certificate. A program of study must be submitted to the
dean of graduate studies.
- A student must be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies
on a degree or limited admission.
Standards of Progression and Completion:
- Each student will file a program of study with the School
of Graduate Studies
- A minimum overall grade point average of B or better must
be earned for the certificate to be awarded on the graduate
level.
Program of Study:
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration Post Master's Certificate
Program of Study
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist Post-Master's Certificate
Support Courses |
11 Hours |
| NURS 7740 |
Advanced Health Assessment |
3 |
| NURS 7741 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| NURS 6600 |
Epidemiology Foundations for Nursing Interventions |
2 |
| NURS 7767 |
Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
Major Courses |
11 Hours |
| NURS 8851 |
Adult CNS I |
3 |
| NURS 8852 |
Adult CNS II |
4 |
| NURS 8853 |
Adult CNS III: Practicum |
4 |
Optional Courses |
|
| NURS 8895 |
Independent Study |
3 |
| NURS 8896 |
Selected Topics in Nursing |
3 |
Total |
22 Hours |
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Program of Study
Adult Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
Support Courses |
11 Hours |
| NURS 7740 |
Advanced Physical Assessment |
3 |
| NURS 7741 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| NURS 6600 |
Epidemiology Foundations for Nursing Interventions |
2 |
| NURS 7767 |
Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
Major Courses |
19 Hours |
| NURS 8841 |
Adult Primary Health Care I |
5 |
| NURS 8842 |
Adult Primary Health Care II |
5 |
| NURS 8844 |
Adult Primary Health Care III |
6 |
| NURS 8843 |
Gerontological Concepts |
3 |
Optional Courses |
|
| NURS 8895 |
Independent Study |
3 |
| NURS 8896 |
Selected Topics in Nursing |
3 |
Total |
30 Hours |
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Program of Study
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
Support Courses |
9 Hours |
| NURS 7740 |
Advanced Health Assessment |
3 |
| NURS 7741 |
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| NURS 7767 |
Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics |
3 |
Major Courses |
12-15 Hours |
| NURS 8861 |
Clinical Reasoning |
3* |
| NURS 8862 |
Primary Care of Well Children & Families (PNP I) |
6 |
| NURS 8863 |
Primary Care of Children with Common Health Problems (PNP II) |
6 |
Total |
21-24 Hours |
| *CNS Students only |
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