Online Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing
Why Regis for Your Online Post-Master’s Certificate?
Learn how to advance or expand your role through increased specialization, enhanced autonomy, and prescriptive authority as an advanced practice nurse.
Across the country, a national shortage of primary care providers has set the stage for nurses to advance. As more states certify nurse practitioners (NPs) as advanced care providers, you can pursue a new avenue of nursing to fill meaningful voids in today’s health systems.
At Regis College, you can earn a post-master’s certificate online to not just prepare for advancement in nursing, but to also expand services as a health care provider. We offer entry points for both RNs who seek NP status and nurse practitioners who seek an additional specialty and more autonomy in nursing.
Choose Your Track
Entry One: Have an MSN? Become an NP.
Choose this track if you are an MSN-prepared RN looking to advance your nursing career by becoming a nurse practitioner.
- Complete your Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate in as few as 20 months.
- Students are eligible to transfer maximum credit hours from their prior MSN.
Entry Two: Already an NP? Expand Your Practice.
Choose this track if you are an MSN-prepared NP looking to expand your area of practice by adding an additional NP specialty.
- Complete your Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate in as few as 12 months.
- Students are eligible to transfer maximum credit hours from their prior MSN.
Online Post-Master’s Certificate NP Specializations
Pediatrics (PNP)
Focus on a variety of health needs and issues in an outpatient, primary care or pediatric setting.
Family (FNP)
Develop skills and knowledge to deliver family-focused care.
Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
Use contemporary psychotherapy modalities and knowledge of psycho-pharmacology to provide care to mental health clients.
Women’s Health (WHNP)
Learn to provide primary care services and address reproductive concerns of women at all life stages.
Adult Gerontology – Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Learn to provide primary care about chronic illness and aging, including polypharmacy management and end-of-life considerations. Formerly referred to as AGNP.
Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Diagnose and treat critical medical conditions in adults in an acute care setting. Learn advanced diagnostics, pathophysiology, and more.
Experience an Expertly Crafted Curriculum Taught by Our Supportive Faculty.
Admission Requirements
Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing Degree Entry:
- Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited nursing program
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Active unencumbered RN license
- Students are eligible to transfer maximum credit hours from their prior MSN.
Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing Degree Entry:
- Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Active unencumbered RN license
- NP board certificate
- Students are eligible to transfer maximum credit hours from their prior MSN
Application Requirements
You can begin your application process today. To get started you will need to submit:
- Application form
- Proof of active unencumbered RN license
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Current resume
- Statement of purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
Additional application requirements for master’s-prepared NPs:
- Copy of NP Board Certificate
- Copy of DEA, if applicable
- APRN state licensure
- Prescriptive authority
- Clinical logs
Ways to Save on Your Tuition
Regis partner employees can receive a discount on their tuition. Find out if your employer is a partner.
Federal government employees as well as active and reserve military and veterans are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition.
Regis alumni who have received a previous degree from Regis are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition. Speak to an advisor for more information.
We are here to support you through the process. Speak to an advisor to learn more.
Earn financial aid helping fellow students while also gaining valuable professional skills. Get more details.
About Regis
As a leader in education, Regis is dedicated to offering programs with a holistic view of health care that are designed for the future of the field. Through cutting-edge coursework, industry-active faculty members, and an array of majors and graduate programs, Regis has been able to positively impact the educational community, health care landscape, and personal lives of students nationwide.
When you choose Regis, you join a closely knit community with big university benefits. As a Regis student, you have the opportunity to build a solid health care foundation, lasting professional connections, and the specialized expertise you need to expand your skills and perspective. Prepare to enter in-demand fields such as nursing and health administration confidently with an education of the highest standard.