Nurses with a master degree in nursing are eligible to continue their studies and obtain a post-masters certificate.
FSC offers three post-MSN certificate options:
Nurse Educator
For nurses who plan to teach and wish to obtain additional expertise in teaching-learning principles and practice, this curriculum is applicable to both academic and clinical settings and includes didactic and practical experiences in contemporary teaching strategies, curriculum design, and program evaluation practices.
Required Courses
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NUR 530 |
APRN as Educator |
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NUR 605 |
Curriculum Design & Technology |
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NUR 630 |
Nurse Educator Experience |
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TOTAL |
11 hours |
Clinical Nurse Specialist
For nurses who seek to become expert clinicians and take an active hand in improving health care delivery systems, this curriculum will focus on the prevention or resolution of illness and treatment of disease, injury and disability, while preparing you to sit for the national certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Required Courses
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NUR 611 |
Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Illness |
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NUR 616 |
Advanced Practice Nursing in Chronic Illness |
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NUR 621 |
Advanced Practice Nursing in Specialty Roles |
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TOTAL |
18 hours |
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
For nurses who seek additional coursework and clinical experience that leads to roles in primary care, community health, and long-term care, this curriculum will better prepare you to provide care to a diverse population of people in multiple settings. Successful completion of this certificate will qualify you to take the national certification exam through ANCC or AANP.
Required Courses
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NUR 611 |
Advanced Practice Nursing in Acute Illness |
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NUR 616 |
Advanced Practice Nursing in Chronic Illness |
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NUR 621 |
Advanced Practice Nursing in Specialty Roles |
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TOTAL |
18 hours |