Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Admission to the Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program requires the following:

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the candidate’s Master of Science in Nursing.
• M.S.N. degree from a regionally or internationally accredited university or college. (The M.S.N. degree nursing program must be accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission [NLNAC] or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE])
• Current active state of Florida professional nursing (R.N.) licensure. Licensure must remain current in the jurisdiction of the practicum throughout the program.
• A curriculum vitae
• Living within 150 miles from the program campus.
• 12 months of active independent clinical practice (not including position residencies or facility operations).
• For applicants interested in AGACNP current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate is required.

• Submit your NursingCAS application online at: https://nursingcas.liaisoncas.org/apply/.

The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing participates in the centralized applications service called NursingCAS. NursingCAS is used for document verification but does not take part in the student selection.

• Request all official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent directly to NursingCAS.

NursingCAS
P.O. Box 9201 
Watertown, Massachusetts, 02471

Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as one of the services listed below.

World Education Services
www.wes.org

Josef Silny and Associates
www.silny.com

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
www.ece.org

It is the applicant's responsibility to have this coursework evaluated. An official course-by-course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service.

• Submit additional supplemental items (R.N. license & CV) directly to NursingCAS.

• Once the NursingCAS application is completed, an applicant needs to complete the supplemental NSU Application online. If an applicant is missing the 3 P's (advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, or advanced health assessment) from their completed master’s degree they will be required to submit a non-degree seeking application. Non-degree seeking applicants will have an opportunity to enroll in the 3 P’s. Upon completion of these courses an applicant will need to submit an application for the postgraduate certificate program and will then be enrolled in their specified program track.

• Once all applications and documents have been received the application will be processed and reviewed.

TUITION AND FEES

• One Time NSU Application Fee - $50: This fee is non-refundable and is required with each application.
• One Time Seat Deposit - $200: This fee is required to reserve the accepted applicant's place in the entering first-year class. This advance payment will be deducted from the tuition payment due on registration day, but is not refundable in the event of a withdrawal. It is payable within two weeks of an applicant's acceptance.
• Extra Fees: Students will incur additional cost such as; books, lab coat and graduation costs.
• Background Checks: The college pays for the first background check per student any additional background check will be funded by the student.
• All tuition charges and fees are subject to change by the board of trustees without notice.

The first semester's tuition and fees, less than the $200 previously paid (seat deposit), are due upon registration. Tuition and fees for each subsequent semester are due upon registration. Students will not be admitted until their financial obligations have been met. The financial ability of applicants to complete their education at the college is important because of the limited number of positions available in each class. Applicants should have specific plans for financing 51 semester hours of professional education. This should include tuition, living expenses, books, equipment, and miscellaneous expenses. The Financial Aid Office is eager to assist you to explore all possible financial aid options.

Each student is required to carry adequate personal medical and hospital insurance. Students may purchase Student Health Insurance for NSU Students through the university. Students who have adequate personal medical and hospital insurance may waive the health insurance by filling out the Student Health Insurance Waiver.

In order to meet graduation requirements applicants must have or obtain the three separate, comprehensive graduate-level course in:

• Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the life span
• Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts, and approaches
• Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents

*Requires 150 Practicum Hours

Students needing the three separate, comprehensive graduate-level courses will first need to submit a non degree seeking application to complete those courses. 

To review course descriptions please view the HPD Catalog.

In order to meet graduation requirements applicants must have or obtain the three separate, comprehensive graduate-level course in:

• Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the life span
• Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts, and approaches
• Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents

*Requires 75 Practicum Hours
**Requires 150 Practicum Hours

Students needing the three separate, comprehensive graduate-level courses will first need to submit a non degree seeking application to complete those courses. 

To review course descriptions please view the HPD Catalog.

In order to meet graduation requirements applicants must have or obtain the three separate, comprehensive graduate-level course in:

• Advanced physiology/pathophysiology, including general principles that apply across the life span
• Advanced health assessment, which includes assessment of all human systems, advanced assessment techniques, concepts, and approaches
• Advanced pharmacology, which includes pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapeutics of all broad categories of agents

Students with the three separate, comprehensive graduate-level courses

*Require 150 Practicum Hours

Students needing the three separate, comprehensive graduate-level courses will first need to submit a non degree seeking application to complete those courses. 

To review course descriptions please view the HPD Catalog.

At this time, we cannot confirm that the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN APRN) program meets the educational requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories outside of Florida.  Students who plan to take the licensing exam outside of Florida must check with the state in which they are seeking licensure for any additional requirements. 

ACON’s Nurse Practitioner graduates seek certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner upon completion of the APRN program.  These exams are offered through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP.)    

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC)

• https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/family-nurse-practitioner/

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC)

• https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner/

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP)-BC)

• https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/

Students may also apply for a multi-state license if their home state is part of the nurse licensure compact.  The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a nurse to have a multistate license to practice in their home state and other approved compact states https://aprncompact.com/index.htm#map

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.  The Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, MSN Program is a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program.

For all students, applicants, or prospective students seeking licensure in any state listed in the “Program Does Not Meet Educational Requirements” or “Cannot Be Confirmed If Program Meets Educational Requirements” columns, please see the chart below detailing these states’ licensing boards and contact information.

To access nurse practice acts and administrative codes by state please visit the National of State Boards of Nursing NCSBN website (NCSBN) https://www.ncsbn.org/npa.htm

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Dr. Susan Holland at sholland1@nova.edu.