Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
All of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ's nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone: 404.975.5000, .
New York State Education Department
Registered with the New York State Board of Regents.
This program prepares Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners to provide direct patient care to adults from adolescence through senescence in a variety of clinical settings.
The development of independent decision-making skills and autonomy in the delivery of holistic health care are emphasized.
Certificate Admission Requirements
The post-master’s certificate program is designed for those nurses who have a master’s degree in a clinical area and wish to complete requirements in order to be eligible to take the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner certification exam.
The post master's certificate program prepares qualified nurses to be eligible to sit for the certifying exam and is not a degree-granting program. Admission to the certificate program is granted on a space-available basis. The certificate program is designed as a part-time program.
Criteria for Admission to the Certificate Program
- Possession of a master's degree in a clinical area of nursing from an ACEN/CCNE accredited program
- License to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State
- One year medical-surgical clinical experience (or equivalent)
- Submission of a resume summarizing professional activities and completed continuing education
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service