38 Nursing Certificate Programs in USA

The Nursing Leadership certificate program prepares graduates for the advanced role of nursing and health care management. This specialty is designed to prepare nurses at the graduate level to manage the delivery of nursing and healthcare services across the spectrum of healthcare settings. Graduates acquire the breadth of management knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively and assume leadership positions in healthcare delivery organizations.

The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Certificate program is designed as a non-degree course credit option for nurses with a master’s degree in nursing. This program prepares students to provide primary care to  young adults, adults, and older adults across the continuum of care from wellness to illness, in settings including community health centers and clinics, private medical practices, long-term care facilities, and patient homes. 

The Family Nurse Practitioner is designed to expand the knowledge of the nurse as it relates to the role of the family nurse practitioner and advanced nursing practice. Family nurse practitioners serve as the primary health care providers in many diverse practice settings including, but not limited to, private medical offices, health clinics and acute care settings.

Enhance your nursing practice and build specialized expertise onto your MSN education with the online Post-MSN Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate from King University. This CCNE-accredited program prepares students, who already have an MSN degree, for advanced practice roles in caring for adult and geriatric populations in the acute care setting. Learn more.

The Ohio University Post Graduate Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) Certificate is for those who already hold a Master's degree in nursing and seek to attain the advanced practice role of the AG-ACNP. The 20-credit program features track-specific content that meets the core competencies and clinical hour requirements for AG-ACNP's set forth by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and can lead to specialized advanced practice certification eligibility.

You’ll accelerate your career with a non-degree course credit option and graduate prepared for California licensure and national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). You’ll gain necessary primary health care skills through rigorous coursework and firsthand clinical experiences. We make it easy for you to balance work and studies through evening lectures, customizable clinicals, part-time options, and summer courses. This program is designed for nurses with a master’s degree in nursing.

Prepare for primary care advanced practice nursing with the online Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate from King University. This CCNE-accredited program prepares students, who already have an MSN degree, to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Complete the program in one year and qualify to sit for national FNP certification exam. Learn more.

The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Certificate program is a non-degree course credit option for nurses with a master’s degree in nursing. This program provides theory and clinical experiences to prepare nurses to apply to the state of California Board of Registered Nursing for certification and to apply for national certification as an adult clinical nurse specialist (CNS) by examination.

The Ohio University Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is designed to give active nurses the skills, confidence, and autonomy needed to become a family nurse practitioner (FNP). The 20 credit-hour program provides students with the current theory and advanced practical knowledge necessary to be able to assess and manage the health of patients ranging from children to adults. It prepares students for providing care to patients of all ages and in a variety of medical settings.

You’ll gain the credential and expertise needed to succeed as a school health practitioner in this nondegree, post-bachelor’s specialty program. Stand out in your ability to establish, maintain, and coordinate a comprehensive school health program for K-12 students.

The mission of the Graduate Nursing Program is to prepare nurses within a collaborative learning environment to effectively serve as nurse leaders in academic and practice settings who are committed to life-long learning, contribute to the discipline of nursing through rigorous intellectual inquiry and translation of evidence into practice, collaborate with interprofessional teams, and lead change, promote health, and elevate care for diverse and global populations.

The certificate focuses on preparing nursing professionals to provide specialized care for adults experiencing complex health issues, especially those in critical or acute stages. It covers essential ...

The certificate program in Practical Nursing is designed to prepare beginning practitioners for a career as a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with the knowledge and skills to care for clients of all age groups and function as contributing members of the health care team in a variety of health service facilities.

The certificate program in Integrated Nursing Care of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is designed to help healthcare professionals deepen their understanding of ASD and improve their practical skills. ...

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificates require completion of 20-29 semester credit hours. Students who have taken Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Health Assessment, and Advanced Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics within the past three years are not required to repeat those nine hours of coursework.