Nursing Graduate and Post-Master's Certificates

100% and Mostly Online Nursing Graduate and Post-Master's Graduate Certificates

East Tennessee State University's online Certificate Programs are designed for nurses looking to enhance their expertise to meet critical areas of need. Graduate Certificates are offered in the key specialties of Nursing so you can customize your degree to meet your career goals. Take your career to the next level with affordable and accredited programs.

100% Online Certificates

For these programs, the entirety of the coursework is completed in an online learning format.  Students will still be responsible for clinicals that must be conducted in-person.  Students can make arrangements with the College of Nursing for local or distance placement as necessary.

• Health Care Genetics and Genomics (100% Online)

  Overview

  The Health Care Genetics and Genomics post-baccalaureate certificate is a 12-credit-hour, 4 course, program offered to nurses and other healthcare professionals. This certificate program provides knowledge of how the genetic makeup and the environment may contribute to the development of common inherited disorders. This certificate program will prepare the students to utilize knowledge of genetics, genomics, epigenetics, pharmacogenetics, genetic testing, and genetic counseling in their practice.

  Program

  This online Graduate Certificate program was designed with working professionals in mind, offering the flexibility and convenience of online coursework.

  Information including curriculum requirements can be found in the Health Care Genetics and Genomics Graduate Certificate entry in the ETSU Graduate Catalog. 

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 12 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Admission Requirements

  Potential applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing or in a health related field from a regionally accredited institution. All potential applicants must meet ETSU School of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

• Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner (100% Online)

  Overview

  The Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Grad. Certificate concentration provides a formal program of study for Master's-prepared nurses interested in taking the national certification exam to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

  Program

  The FNP Certificate program offers a formal program of study to meet this need for students who already have the Master of Science in Nursing degree without requiring them to complete a second Master's degree.

  You can find more information including curriculum and graduation requirements in the entry for the MSN, Post- MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Concentration, in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 24 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Admission Requirements

  Admission to the program will be based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants who meet the School of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

  Additional admission requirements for the Master of Science in Program include:

  • An unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or the state in which the clinical assignments are completed.
  • Bachelors degree with an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Successful completion of a 3-semester hour or 4-quarter hour undergraduate level statistics course.
  • Graduate School TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language) score requirements vary by TBR universities. ETSU students must meet ETSU English language proficiency standards.
  • Submission of all application documentation required by the Graduate School at the home campus to which the student is referred.

  Additional information can be found at the ETSU College of Nursing Post-MSN Certificate web page, or by contacting us using the form below.

  Gainful Employment

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• Post-Graduate Nursing Administration (100% Online)

  Overview

  The online Post-Graduate Nursing Administration Grad. Certificate Program provides a formal program of study for master’s-prepared nurses in nursing administration. The Certificate Program provides an individualized experience through which students gain a strong foundation in complex systems, organizational theory, financial management, and leadership practice.

  This formal program of study is designed to meet the need for students who already have the Master of Science in Nursing degree without requiring them to complete a second master’s degree.

  This online Graduate Certificate program was designed with working professionals in mind, offering the flexibility and convenience of online coursework and a limited number of on-campus meetings.

  Program

  The Nursing Administration concentration offers a Post-Master’s certificate for nurses who have completed a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

  This customized special studies concentration provides education and training in the nurse administrator role.

  The Certificate Program provides an individualized experience through which students gain a strong foundation in: complex systems, organizational theory, financial management, and leadership practice.

  You can find more information, including required coursework, in the ETSU Graduate Catalog Entry for this certificate.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 24 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Admission Requirements

  Admission to the program will be based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants who meet the School of Graduate Studies admission requirements from the designated home school. Additional admission requirements for the Nursing Administration Certificate Program include:

  A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program (NLNAC or CCNE);

  Eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or the state in which clinical assignments are completed; 

  Overall MSN GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 
  TOEFL score of at least 600 if native language is not English or equivalent other forms of TOEFL or other exams; 

  A written document prepared by the applicant that includes a resume, a discussion of prior professional experience, future career goals, and reasons for pursuing the certificate program. 

  Letters of recommendation from at least three persons (a minimum of one academic) familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional background and experience in nursing practice.

  Additional information can be found at the ETSU College of Nursing Post-MSN Certificate web page, or by contacting us using the form below.

  Gainful Employment

  Important information about program costs, education debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended Post-Graduate Nursing Administration at East Tennessee State University is available here.

• Post-MSN Nursing Education (100% Online)

  Overview

  The Nursing Education Concentration is designed to prepare students to meet established nurse educator competencies in one of five advanced clinical focus areas: Adult Health Nursing; Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing; Critical Care Nursing; Women's Health & Perinatal Nursing; and Pediatric Nursing.

  This formal program of study is designed to meet the need for students who already have the Master of Science in Nursing degree without requiring them to complete a second master’s degree.

  Students acquire knowledge, develop skills, and internalize values needed for success as a nurse educator in areas such as:

  - Teaching as a faculty member in a pre-licensure program
  - Continuing education for clinical staff
  - Patient education

  This program also provides a firm foundation in teaching/learning principles, curriculum/program development and evaluation, methods to evaluate learning, and implementation of the educator role prepares graduates to assume these responsibilities with competence and confidence.

  This online Graduate Certificate program was designed with working professionals in mind, offering the flexibility and convenience of online coursework and a limited number of on-campus meetings.

  Program

  You can find more information including curriculum and graduation requirements in the entry for the Nursing, Post-MSN Certificate, Nursing Education, in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 15 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Admission Requirements

  Admission to the program will be based on competitive selection from the pool of applicants who meet the School of Graduate Studies admission requirements from the designated home school. Additional admission requirements for the Nursing Education Certificate Program include:

  A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program (NLNAC or CCNE);

  Eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or the state in which clinical assignments are completed; 

  Overall MSN GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 
  TOEFL score of at least 600 if native language is not English or equivalent other forms of TOEFL or other exams; 

  A written document prepared by the applicant that includes a resume, a discussion of prior professional experience, future career goals, and reasons for pursuing the certificate program. 

  Letters of recommendation from at least three persons (a minimum of one academic) familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional background and experience in nursing practice.

  Additional information can be found at the ETSU College of Nursing Post-MSN Certificate web page, or by contacting us using the form below.

  Gainful Employment

  Important information about program costs, education debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended Post-MSN Nursing Education at East Tennessee State University is available here.

• Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (100% Online)

  Overview

  The online Post - Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Graduate Certificate concentration offers a certificate for nurses who have completed a MSN degree in nursing. This customized special studies program provides education and clinical training in the PMHNP role. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible for the national certification examination.

  Program

  Prospective students must submit a completed application to the School of Graduate Studies which includes official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework, a completed personal essay, a vitae/résumé, and three (3) professional letters of recommendation. GRE reports are not required. Criteria for admission includes:

  - A Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE);
  - A “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the nursing major; and
  - Licensure in the United States as a registered nurse and eligibility for licensure in Tennessee or compact state.
  - Admission to the post-master’s certificate program will be accomplished in the same manner as for the master’s nursing degree program. A minimum of twenty-one (21) credits is required for the certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice.

  More information, including coursework requirements can be found in the ETSU Catalog entry for this program.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 24 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Admission Requirements

  Applicants seeking admission to the Masters of Science in Nursing degree program at East Tennessee State University must fulfill all the requirements for admission to both the School of Graduate Studies and the College of Nursing. The School of Graduate Studies requires that all students submit the following materials:

  - a completed application with payment of a nonrefundable application fee;
  - transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work; and
  - a written essay.
  - International applicants should refer to the International Admissions section of the graduate catalog for additional requirements.

  In addition, College of Nursing requirements for admission to the Master of Science degree program include:

  1. An unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or the state in which the clinical assignments are completed.
  2. BSN from a nationally-accredited nursing program.
  OR
  Students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who hold an unencumbered RN license can be considered for admission into the MSN program but must complete the following bridge courses prior to registration in graduate courses:

  NRSE 3525 Health Promotion and Research;

  NRSE 4620 Leadership and Professional Practice;

  NRSE 3200 Advancing to Professional Practice;

  NRSE 3510 Population, Community, and Public Health Nursing

  3. An earned Bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Successful completion of a 3 semester hour or 4 quarter hour undergraduate level Statistics course.
  5. Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
  6. Three (3) professional letters of recommendation. Applicants are encouraged to request references from individuals who can best assess one’s potential for graduate study (e.g. previous nursing faculty if within five (5) years and two (2) professional including current or most recent supervisor.
  7. Submission of all application documentation required by the Graduate School.

  Gainful Employment

  Important information about program costs, education debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at East Tennessee State University is available here.

Mostly Online Certificates

"Mostly Online" means that all coursework will be completed online with one required intensive session on campus per semester.

• Post-DNP Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Practitioner (Mostly Online)

  Overview

  The Mostly Online Post-DNP certificate program is designed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree who seek academic preparation in a new concentration area.

  The Post DNP certificate is designed to provide the necessary requirements to provide eligibility for national certification including didactic courses and practicum/clinical hours.

  Program

  The Post-DNP Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is designed to provide a broad knowledge through focused didactic and practicum/clinical experiences.

  This program focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and healthcare management of individuals age 13 through the elderly. This specialty area prepares nurse practitioners to care for the aging population in primary care settings.

  Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will meet eligibility requirements for the national certification examination.

  More information including required coursework can be found in the ETSU Catalog Entry for this program.

  Cost

  Credits to complete this program: 32 credit hours

  TN Residents	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	Out of State
  $601 per credit hour	$751 per credit hour	$1442 per credit hour
  *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students. *This amount may not include program-specific fees

  Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  Admission Requirements

  A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited institution is required for admission as a non-degree student in the Post-DNP Certificate Program. A Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution is required for admission as a non-degree student in the Post-Masters Certificate Program.

  Applicants must submit an application and a non-refundable application fee. After receiving notification of acceptance from the School of Graduate Studies, the student must contact the College of Nursing Office of Student Services (423-439-4578) for permission to register as a non-degree student. The College of Nursing may exclude non-degree students from designated courses.

  Gainful Employment

  Important information about program costs, education debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended Post-D.N.P. Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner at East Tennessee State University is available here.

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