Nursing Education Advanced Certificate | 18-Credit Program
- 18 Credits
- School of Nursing
- Online
- Westchester
Nursing Education Advanced Certificate Overview
The Nursing Education Advanced Certificate program is designed to prepare the advanced practice nurse who holds a MS in Nursing degree. The advanced certificate is an 18-credit program, which consists of one core course (3-credits), four specialization courses (12-credits), and a 120-hour practicum (3-credits).
Admissions Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
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Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
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GPA of 3.0 or above
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Applicants with international education are required to have their earned credits evaluated by NACES to be comparable to United States standards.
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Copy of currently registered and unencumbered RN License
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a permanent resident of another state, have an active RN license in that state and plan to do your clinical practicum experiences in that state, you will not have to obtain a New York State RN license UNLESS your State Board of Nursing does not permit students enrolled in programs out-of-state to do their practicum in their resident state. If you are not sure, you can check with the Clinical Coordinator at Â鶹¾«Æ·.
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Students are able to apply with the Â鶹¾«Æ· Graduate Application.
Program Details & Curriculum
Nursing Education Advanced Certificate Curriculum:
NURS 504 – Bio & Epi (3 credits)
NURS 604 – Health Assess (3 credits)
NURS 606 - Curriculum (3 credits)
NURS 609 - Instruct Strategies (3 credits); Prerequisite: NURS 606
NURS 614 – Student Eval (3 credits); Prerequisite: NURS 609
NURS 700 - Practicum (3 credits); Prerequisite: NURS 614
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master's degree program in nursing at Â鶹¾«Æ· is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Full-Time Faculty
Kathleen Apollon-Ferron
Helene Dill
Sylvie Rosenbloom
- MH 274
- srosenbloom1@mercy.edu
Part-Time Faculty
Karen Koziol
- MH 266
- kkoziol@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-3074
