Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Certificate Programs

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Build on Your Master's Degree & Gain a Competitive Edge

Strengthen your skills while strengthening your career with a certificate in nursing administration, nursing education, or family nurse practitioner. Endicott’s post-master’s certificate programs combine rigorous coursework and study with hands-on opportunities to put classroom theory into practice with real-world internships.

Certificate Program Requirements

Available Program Areas

Nursing Administrator Certificate (Post-Master's)
Nursing Educator Certificate (Post-Master's)
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post-Master's)


Nursing Administrator Certificate (Post-Master's)

15 credits

In the Nurse Administrator Certificate program, you will develop your organizational, analytic, strategic planning, financial, human resources, and evaluation skills in the role of a nurse leader. Coursework focuses on developing core knowledge related to the domains of practice such as: delivery of care; legal, regulatory and ethical issues; healthcare economics; healthcare environment; and professional practice. The nurse administrator courses focus on organizational and leadership theories, regulatory standards, risk management, quality assurance, strategic planning, and concepts of human resource management. Courses are offered in a flexible and 100% online format.

The nurse administrator internship course provides the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in theory courses into real-world settings. Internship placements are arranged individually through the Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Experiences are selected with the student to meet course and personal objectives in academia and in organizations.

Nursing Educator Certificate (Post-Master's)

15 credits

The nursing educator post-master's certificate is designed to provide advanced knowledge related to the scope of practice for academic and staff development nurse educators.

Coursework focuses on the role of the nurse educator and responsibilities related to teaching, scholarship, service, clinical excellence, and issues and trends impacting the profession. You will explore a variety of learning styles, needs, and characteristics of diverse learners, and competency-based instruction, including new trends in creative instructional technology strategies and techniques. The ethical, legal, and leadership dimensions of the nurse educator are integrated throughout the curriculum. Courses are offered in a flexible and 100% online format.

The nurse educator internship course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to practice. Internship placements are arranged individually through the Cummings School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Experiences are selected with the student to meet course and personal objectives in academia and in organizations.

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Post-Master's)

32 credits

This post-master’s certificate offers advanced study with a focus on health and a holistic approach to individuals and families, offering a unique and much needed approach to Primary Care. Learn to care for patients and families across the lifespan both in health and in illness. The role of the FNP includes promoting health, preventing disease, and assessing, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses. Courses are offered in a hybrid learning model with a mix of online and evening courses to suit your lifestyle.

Upon completion of this track, you will be eligible for family nurse practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and will be eligible to apply for state licensure.

The curriculum is aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Master’s Essentials and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) core and population competencies.

Clinical Requirements

The family nurse practitioner internship course provides students an opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills learned in the classroom setting into practice. Internship placements are arranged individually through the School of Nursing. Experiences are selected with the student to meet program requirements of 600 clinical hours.

Nursing Administration and Leadership Certificate

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 15

  • NUR 510 - Organization and Structure of Nursing Leadership (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 526 - Nurse as the Administrator (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 532 - Administration: Practice and Quality Outcomes (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 585 - Masters in Nursing Internship in Administrator Role, Educator Role and or Global Health Role (Cr: 6)

Nurse Educator Certificate

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 15

  • NUR 505 - Curriculum Design, Course Development, and Program Evaluation (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 561 - Nurse as the Educator (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 565 - Teaching Methods: Principles of Teaching (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 585 - Masters in Nursing Internship in Administrator Role, Educator Role and or Global Health Role (Cr: 6)

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Pre-requisites: Masters level courses in Nursing Theory, Nursing Research, and Health Policy.

Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 32

  • NUR 507 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Advanced Practice Nurse (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 550 - Pathophysiology of Human Disease for Advanced Nursing Practice (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 551 - Comprehensive Health Assessment and Clinical Diagnostic Decision Making (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 562 - Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics for Family Nurse Practitioner (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 566 - Seminar for the Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cr: 2)
  • NUR 567 - Primary Care of the Childbearing Family (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 568 - Primary Care of the Childbearing Family Practicum (Cr: 5)
  • NUR 569 - Primary Care of the Adult and Geriatric Patient (Cr: 3)
  • NUR 570 - Primary Care of the Adult and Geriatric Patient Practicum (Cr: 5)
  • NUR 572 - FNP Clinical Immersion (Cr: 2)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will:

  • Demonstrate advanced clinical judgment based in knowledge from nursing, the arts, humanities, and natural, physical, and social sciences.
  • Develop holistic, evidence-based approaches to deliver person-centered care.
  • Design quality population-focused care approaches for the protection, promotion, and enhancement of health.
  • Design research to address healthcare and nursing issues.
  • Create an environment of safety for clients and providers.
  • Function as an effective leader of the interprofessional care team.
  • Apply knowledge of the healthcare system in leading care across delivery settings.
  • Appraise information and communication technologies in the delivery of effective care.
  • Integrate the ethics and values of the nursing profession in providing equitable care for all.
  • Create an environment that fosters an intentional commitment to personal and professional well-being for all.

View academic catalog and learning outcomes

Accreditation

The Master's degree Nursing program at Endicott College in Beverly, MA is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master's nursing program is Continued Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

Program Cost: $965/credit
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