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Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
These programs are designed for Advanced Practice Nurses who have graduated from programs with insufficient numbers of clinical hours and/or required coursework, or those who are functioning in a role but need certification to gain state licensure recognition, credentialing, or prescribing privileges. Each graduate receives a certificate of post-master’s graduate education from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
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Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master’s Certificate
A 12- or 21- credit certificate program designed to prepare RNs who have a MS degree in Nursing with knowledge and clinical experience to sit for national certification exam for family nurse practitioner. -
Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master’s Certificate
A 12- or 21- credit certificate program designed to prepare RNs who have a MS degree in Nursing with knowledge and clinical experience to sit for national certification exam for adult or gerontology or adult-gerontological nurse practitioner. -
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Post-Master’s Certificate
A minimum 12- credit certificate program to prepare RNs who have a MS degree in Nursing for national certification exams for clinical nurse specialist.
The Nurse Educator Program
Our Nurse Educator Program is designed for students with an unrestricted RN license and a bachelor’s degree in nursing who aspire to nurse educator roles. Completing the program will partially fulfill eligibility requirements for nurse educator certifications (CNE) by the national League for Nursing (NLN).
