Post-graduate certificate programs at ETSU prepare the advanced practice registered nurse with a graduate degree of either a MSN or DNP to obtain additional education in a new concentration/specialty area.
Post-Graduate/Post-DNP Certificate Program Details:
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Admissions Criteria
Applicants seeking admission to the Post-Graduate certificate program must fulfill all requirements for admission to both the ETSU Graduate School and the ETSU College of Nursing.
All applications will be reviewed by the College of Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee.The Graduate School requires that all students submit the following materials:
- Completed application with payment of nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework
- A written essay - instructions will be provided within the application
Admissions Process
All candidates must apply to ETSU. The ETSU application for admission may be submitted online at https://etsuapply.force.com/app
Once the application file is complete, it will be forwarded to the College of Nursing and reviewed by the admissions committee. Applicants will be notified by E-mail of the admission decision 4 - 6 weeks after the deadline.
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Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
Application deadlines (dates for all materials to be received by the Graduate School) are:
. Semester Regular Deadline Fall
May 1st
Concentrations:
- Post-Graduate certificate Nursing Administration
- Post-Baccalaureate certificate Health Care Genetics and Genomics
Spring
September 1
Concentrations:
- Post-Graduate certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Summer
March 1st
Concentrations:
- Post-Graduate certificate FNP
- Post-DNP Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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Contact Us
Office of Student Services
423-439-4578 / nursing@etsu.edu
Nicks Hall Room 2-230ETSU Office of Admissions
423-439-4221 / gradadmissions@etsu.edu
Burgin-Dossett Hall Room 309
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Post Grad APRN Certificates
Post-Graduate APRN Certificates
The Post-Graduate APRN certificate is designed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree who seek academic preparation in a new concentration area. The Post-Graduate APRN certificate is designed to provide the necessary core courses and clinical/practicum experiences necessary to provide eligibility for national certification.The College of Nursing offers three Post-Graduate APRN certificates:
- Post DNP Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
- The Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certificate program is designed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with a Doctor of Nursing (DNP) degree. The program provides a broad knowledge foundation through focused didactic and practicum/clinical experiences. This program focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and healthcare management of for individuals age 13 through the elderly. This specialty area prepares nurse practitioners to care for the aging population in primary care settings. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will meet eligibility requirements for the national certification examination.
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner
- The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate program provides a formal program
of study for MSN and DNP prepared nurses interested in taking the national certification
exam to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. To be eligible for the certification
exam, students must "successfully complete graduate didactic and clinical requirements
through a formal program in the desired area of practice." The FNP Certificate program
offers a formal program of study to meet this need for students who already have the
Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree without requiring
them to complete a second degree.
- The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate program provides a formal program
of study for MSN and DNP prepared nurses interested in taking the national certification
exam to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. To be eligible for the certification
exam, students must "successfully complete graduate didactic and clinical requirements
through a formal program in the desired area of practice." The FNP Certificate program
offers a formal program of study to meet this need for students who already have the
Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree without requiring
them to complete a second degree.
- Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration offers a post Graduate certificate for nurses who have completed either a MSN or DNP degree program in nursing. This customized special studies program provides a curriculum focusing on the courses and clinical/practicum experiences to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage patients with mental health conditions. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates meet eligibility requirements for the national certification examination.
. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Post DNP Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
- Post DNP Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
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Post Baccalaureate Certificates
- Health Care Genetics and Genomics, Graduate Certificate
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The Health Care Genetics and Genomics post-baccalaureate certificate program is offered to nurses and other healthcare professionals. This certificate program provides knowledge of how the genetic makeup and the environment may contribute to the development of common inherited disorders. This certificate program will prepare the students to utilize knowledge of genetics, genomics, epigenetics, pharmacogenetics, genetic testing, and genetic counseling in their practice.
Admission Requirements
Potential applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing or in a health related field from a regionally accredited institution. All potential applicants must meet ETSU Graduate School admission requirements.
Application deadline: June 1st Fall admit
Program contact:
Alex Sargsyan, Graduate Coordinator
email: sargsyan@etsu.edu
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- Health Care Genetics and Genomics, Graduate Certificate
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Post-Graduate Certificates
The Post-Graduate certificate is designed for the individual with either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree who seek academic preparation in a new concentration area. The Post-Graduate certificate is designed to provide the necessary core courses and clinical/practicum experiences necessary to prepare individuals for national certification. In your continuing education pursuit, the Post-Graduate certificate provides a systematic and unified way to achieve your goals.
- Post-Graduate Nursing Administration Certificate
- The Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration provides a flexible learning environment and a highly individualized experience for students who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in another specialty. Through this program, students will gain a strong foundation in complex systems, organizational theory, financial management, and leadership practice.
Post-Graduate Certificates. Post-Graduate Nursing Administration
- Post-Graduate Nursing Administration Certificate
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Out of State Applications
- Students who reside outside of the state of Tennessee are responsible to contact their State Board of Nursing to confirm whether the course or program meets online degree program requirements in their state of residence prior to application.
- Continuation in the Graduate Nursing Program for students who relocate outside the state of Tennessee is dependent on the State Board of Nursing where the student is physically present.
- It is the student’s responsibility to notify ETSU College of Nursing and ETSU records office with a change in physical residence.
- The College of Nursing has determined that its certificate program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the states listed on our Home page, in the drop-down for this program. (You may open the Home page by clicking here.)
NOTICE: Regulatory requirements governing student clinical vary by state and are subject to change. Clinical placement outside of Tennessee is contingent upon approval by the appropriate regulatory bodies and will be evaluated on an individual basis upon admission to the program.
East Tennessee State University offers many programs of study which lead to the ability to be licensed or certified in a profession by individual states. Each program is listed below with information whether the program's curriculum meets a state's educational requirements for licensure or certification.
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Bachelor’s in Science in Nursing (BSN)
The College of Nursing has determined that its Bachelor’s in Science in Nursing (BSN) program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Virginia
Wisconsin
For all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Bachelor’s in Science in Nursing (BSN) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for licensure and/or certification.
These states include:Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Utah
California
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Illinois
Nevada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Wyoming
Idaho
Students with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state of interest.Each State Board of Nursing can be found on the website for the National Council of State Boards of
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Master of Science in Nursing
The College of Nursing has determined that its Master of Science in Nursing program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Virginia
WisconsinFor all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for licensure and/or certification.
These states include:Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Utah
California
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Illinois
Nevada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Wyoming
IdahoStudents with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state of interest.
Each State Board of Nursing can be found on the website for the National Council of State Boards of
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The College of Nursing has determined that its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Virginia
WisconsinFor all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Utah
California
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Illinois
Nevada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Wyoming
IdahoStudents with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state of interest.
Each State Board of Nursing can be found on the website for the National Council of State Boards of
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Tennessee Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice (ETSU-TTU)
The College of Nursing and their partner, Tennessee Tech University Whitson-Hester School of Nursing, has determined that its Tennessee Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice (TN Jt DNP) program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Virginia
WisconsinFor all other states, the college has not yet made a determination whether the Tennessee Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice (TN Jt DNP) program curriculum meets state specific requirements for licensure and/or certification for the following states:
Alabama
Kentucky
New York
Texas
Arizona
Louisiana
Ohio
Utah
California
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Vermont
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Illinois
Nevada
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Wyoming
Idaho
Students with questions about licensure or certification should contact the appropriate licensing agency in the state of interest.Each State Board of Nursing can be found on the website for the National Council of State Boards of
Nursing (www.ncsbn.org).
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