Post-Graduate Non-Degree Certificate

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. Students are expected to take the courses outlined in the Program(s) of Study provided below. In addition, it expected that the student already has the equivalent to the Rush graduate core courses as part of their previous graduate program as well as the specified additional courses listed for each certificate program. If these courses or their equivalent have not been completed prior to admission, then they may be taken as part of the program of study. 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

Post Graduate Advanced Practice - Neonatal

Advanced Practice Nursing Core

NSG - 547 Neonatal Pathophysiology Credit Hours: (3)
NSG - 548 Advanced Neonatal Physical Assessment Credit Hours: (3)

Subtotal: 6

Specialty Curriculum Content

NSG - 546 Developmental Physiology of the Fetus/Neonates Credit Hours: (3)
NSG - 549 Neonatal Pharmacotherapeutics Credit Hours: (3)
NSG - 550A Neonatal Management I Credit Hours: (3)
NSG - 550B Neonatal Management II Credit Hours: (3)
NSG - 550C Neonatal Management III Credit Hours: (3)

Subtotal: 15

Specialty Practica

NRS - 541 Master’s Practica Credit Hours: (1-12)
Credit Hours: (3) (252 Clock Hours)
NRS - 600 Specialty Residency Credit Hours: (1-7)
Credit Hours: (3) (252 Clock Hours)

Subtotal: 6

Total: 27

The following are prerequisite graduate level course work (or equivalent) to be completed prior to or as part of the NNP PGC program of study. These courses may be from an APRN graduate program from another institution or completed at Rush University. A Gap Analysis and individualized program of study will be completed for each matriculating student.

Advanced pharmacology

Advanced physiology

Transition to the APRN Role

Post Graduate Advanced Practice - Pediatric Acute Care

Specialty Curriculum Content

NSG - 557A Pediatric Acute Care I Credit Hours: (3)
NSG - 557B Pediatric Acute Care II Credit Hours: (3)

Subtotal: 6

Specialty Practica

NRS - 541 Master’s Practica Credit Hours: (1-12)
Credit Hours: (3) (252 Clock Hours)
NRS - 600 Specialty Residency Credit Hours: (1-7)
Credit Hours: (3) (252 Clock Hours)

Subtotal: 6

Total: 12

The following are prerequisite graduate level course work (or equivalent) to be completed prior to or as part of the AC PNP PGC program of study. These courses may be from an APRN graduate program from another institution or completed at Rush University. A Gap Analysis and individualized program of study will be completed for each matriculating student.

Advanced pathophysiology

Advanced pharmacology/applied pharmacology

Advanced physiology

Advanced health assessment/diagnostics

Palliative Care

Advanced primary care of the child (didactic/practicum)

Transition to the APRN Role