Post-Graduate Certificate

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Post-Graduate Non-Degree Certificate and RNFA Options

The Post-Graduate Non-Degree Certificate is intended for nurses who already have an advanced practice graduate degree in nursing (MSN or DNP) who wish to specialize in a different clinical area. In addition to the graduate core courses it is expected that the following courses or their equivalent are completed prior to admission to the post-graduate certificate program: Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan, Physiology and/or Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology, APRN Role and Diagnostics for the APRN. Review of these courses for equivalence and transfer credit will be done upon admission into the program.

Post-Graduate Advanced Practice Certificate Options:

Neonatal
Pediatric Acute Care
Pediatric Primary Care
Psychiatric-Mental Health

RN First Assistant (RNFA) Course Series

The RNFA two-course series prepares graduates to function in an expanded role in the operating room. RNs engage with the perioperative client across the lifespan to provide high quality care and maximize clinical outcomes. The didactic course provides requisite knowledge and clinical experience includes a preceptorship, allowing for development and mastery of affective and psychomotor skills necessary to work effectively in the operating room. The practicum course solidifies knowledge and skills and immerses the RN in the RNFA role. The series emphasizes collaboration and communication among the interprofessional team in the operating room.

Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC)

Specialty Curriculum Content

Applied Pharmacology Credit Hours: (3)
Specialty Cognate Credit Hours: (3)
Management: I Credit Hours: (3)
Management: II Credit Hours: (3)
Management III Credit Hours: (3)

Subtotal: 15

DNP and Specialty Practica

Specialty Practicum (336 Clock Hours) Credit Hours: (4)
Specialty Immersion Residency (168 Clock Hours) Credit Hours: (2)

Subtotal: 6

Total: 21

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.rushu.rush.edu/disclosures/nursingcert.