Post-Master’s Nursing Certificates

Post-master's nursing certificates, also referred to as post-master's nursing certificates, are obtained by nurses who have a master’s degree or higher and want to obtain formal education in a specialized area of practice. Post-master's nursing certificates prepare nurses in advanced practice roles, such as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists. Other post-master's certificates prepare nurses to be nurse administrators or educators. Most post-master's certificate programs can be completed in one or two years. Many require additional clinical hours, and ultimately their graduates are prepared to take national certification exams in the specialty area.

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Post-Master’s Nurse Educator Certificate 

To address the shortage of nursing faculty in the United States, the Wellstar School of Nursing expanded its graduate programs to include a Post-Master’s Certificate with courses beginning in January 2024. The Post-Master’s Nurse Educator Certificate program is a 12-credit program that can be completed in two to four semesters, depending upon the number of courses taken during the same semester.

Applicants should be registered nurses and possess a master’s degree in another advanced nursing specialty, a DNP, or a PhD from an accredited institution.  Other admissions requirements include:

  • Current unencumbered RN licensure in the state of Georgia. A copy should be submitted with the application.
  • A formal statement of personal goals for the program.
  • Pre-requisites (three separate courses) include:
    • Advanced Health Assessment
    • Advanced Pharmacology
    • Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology

Term of Entry: Fall

Admissions Deadline:

  • Fall, July 1st
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Prospective students may contact Dr. Anne White, Program Coordinator, via email (awhite@kennesaw.edu) for more information.