FAQs About the Online Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Program

All Post-Master’s Certificates conferred by Regis College adhere to the same rigorous academic standards. As such, the certificate will not state that it was earned online, and will be regarded by employers in the same fashion as any graduate certificate, earned on campus.

Regis is a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston that has been preparing students for success since 1927 through cutting-edge technology and industry-focused curriculum that continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of health care in a wide variety of high-demand and niche specializations.

Our distinguished and personable faculty provide a supportive, values-based nursing education integrated with a focus on holistic patient-centered care. Our online Post-Master’s Certificate NP program incorporates insider perspectives on leadership qualities to help you build the skills you’ll need to positively affect the field.

NPs have greater control over their professional practice and patient outcomes and may benefit from competitive salaries. Many NPs practice independently in some states with prescriptive authority and are being granted more autonomy nationwide.

Additionally, the health care industry is facing a nationwide shortage of physicians and a rising need for primary care, particularly throughout the pandemic. Preparing to become an NP helps nurses hone their skills to deliver the best patient care and outcomes in an industry that continually emphasizes the need to attain ongoing and advanced education.

The program allows two points of entry:

1. MSN-prepared RN, looking to advance their nursing career by becoming a nurse practitioner
2. MSN-prepared NP, looking to expand their area of practice by adding an additional NP specialty

Depending on your entry point, you may complete your online Post-Master’s Certificate in as few as:

20-24 months – MSN RN to NP

12-20 months – MSN NP to NP (second NP specialization)

Post-Master’s Certificate courses range between 8-16 weeks in length and are offered throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

*Final curriculum will be decided on individual basis, including potential transfer credits

Yes. Regis College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). Regis’ online and on-campus nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

No. We do not require a GRE score to apply to our online graduate nursing programs.

Each student is assigned an advisor who will review their program sequence, outlining the courses to take in each semester.

We’re here to help you excel. Our student services team and faculty are available to answer your questions in a supportive environment and can connect you to the resources you need.

Students will have a role in finding their own placements; however, students may have additional assistance from our clinical coordinators.

We encourage students to find clinical practicum locations outside of their current workplace. With faculty approval, you may be able to complete practicum hours at your work.

Your current, unrestricted RN nursing license can be from any of the states found listed here. Prospective graduate nursing students should review state licensure requirements prior to applying to or enrolling in any of Regis College’s programs.

Many of our students continue to work while in our program, although each student’s needs vary in work-life balance and availability of clinical practicum.

No campus visit required. The online graduate nursing programs at Regis can be completed 100% online.

Depending on your entry point and chosen specialization, the amount of credits earned through the online Post-Master’s Certificate may vary:

MSN RN to NP: 31-37 credits/PMHNP 34-40 credits

MSN NP to NP (second NP specialization): 19-37 credits/PMHNP 22-40 credits

Cost Per Credit Hour:

• $995 per credit hour

Application fee: $75

More information about online graduate nursing program tuition and fees, financial aid, payment options, etc., can be found here.

Regis is proud to offer a 10% tuition discount on fully online programs for employees, members, and spouses of employees of our partner organizations.

Regis College aims to help military, veterans, and their families to further their education. This is why we offer a 15% tuition discount to all active and reserve military, veterans, and military spouses for our online programs.

We’re also pleased to offer 15% off tuition on online programs to all federal government employees, and their spouses, working in any federal department.

A 10% Alumni discount is available to anyone who has graduated from Regis with a degree, excluding those who only received a certificate from Regis.

*Some exceptions apply. The Regis partnership discount cannot be combined with any other discount or scholarship offered by Regis.