Certificates
If you have a master's degree in nursing and are interested in pursuing study in another nursing area, a post-master's certificate can meet your needs.
Widener's School of Nursing offers training in the advanced practice (APRN) roles of clinical nurse specialist (CNS) and family nurse practitioner (FNP). Depending on area of study, certificates can be completed in 18-24 months of part-time study.
Post-master's certificates are available for these specialty areas:
- Adult Gerontology CNS
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Gainful Employment Disclosure Report - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Gainful Employment Disclosure Report - Master's-Prepared Nurse Practitioners
Gainful Employment Disclosure Report - Nursing Education
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Students must complete a minimum of 500 hours of faculty-supervised advanced clinical practice for certification as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
With the exception of the FNP program, courses are available only on Widener's Main Campus in Chester. Upon completion of the certificate program, graduates are eligible to sit for certification examination through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the CNS role and either ANCC or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) for the FNP role.
