Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing

• 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 must provide proof of current active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
• 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?
  • 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.

Delivery is dependent upon the track selected.

FNP and AGPCNP students typically meet on campus one day per week for in-person classroom instruction.

PMHNP students have a hybrid schedule and still require some on-campus attendance.

The required program plan 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.

2024-2025:

One-Time Fees:

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.