Post-graduate nurse practitioner certificates
The post-graduate certificate programs are designed for nurses with a master's degree in nursing who seek advanced clinical preparation as a nurse practitioner.
Supervised clinical practice is an integral part of the program. Whenever possible, clinical experience will be arranged near the student's place of residence.
Upon completion of the certificate program, graduates will be eligible for certification in New York state and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination.
Specializations
Students will pursue a post-graduate nurse practitioner certificate in one of four areas of specialization:
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Adult-gerontological primary care nursing
This program provides students with an in-depth understanding of health and illness in the adult and older-adult populations. Graduates are prepared to provide advanced nursing care to well adults/elders, acutely and chronically ill adults/elders, and frail older persons in community or institutional settings.
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Community health primary care nursing
Graduates assess and diagnose actual and potential health problems of the community and work with individuals, families, groups and communities to improve and maintain health.
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Family health nursing
This program prepares nurses for advanced practice with families by addressing individual and family health problems, family functioning and complex families.
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Family psychiatric mental health nursing*
Graduates of the program in family psychiatric mental health nursing are prepared to provide comprehensive, client-centered mental health care to individuals, families and groups across the lifespan. Students acquire in-depth knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness, as well as the promotion of mental health.
Curriculum
Certificate program requirements can be found below. In addition, visit our Google drive for a curriculum plan specific to each specialization area, as well as a curriculum worksheet that includes all specialization areas.
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Specialization | Clinical hours | Credits | |
YEAR 1, FALL SEMESTER | |||
NURS 502: Advanced Physical Health Assessment | ALL | 60 | 3 |
NURS 518: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan | ALL | 3 | |
NURS 540: Elements of Epidemiology and Biostatistics | CH | 3 | |
Semester total | 60 | 6–9 | |
YEAR 1, SPRING SEMESTER | |||
NURS 511: Adult-Gerontological Nursing Practice I | AG | 60 | 3 |
NURS 514: Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Role I | AG | 120 | 4 |
NURS 515: Functional Role I, Community Health Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | CH | 120 | 4 |
NURS 519: Advanced Pharmacology for Clinical Practice | ALL | 3 | |
NURS 521: Nursing in Family Practice I | FAM | 60 | 3 |
NURS 541: Community Health Nursing Practice I | CH | 60 | 3 |
NURS 553: Family Nurse Practitioner Role I | FAM | 120 | 4 |
NURS 565: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role I, Assessment and Diagnosis | PSYC | 120 | 4 |
Semester total | 120–180 | 7–10 | |
YEAR 2, FALL SEMESTER | |||
NURS 512: Adult-Gerontological Nursing Practice II | AG | 60 | 3 |
NURS 516: Functional Role II, Community Health Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | CH | 120 | 4 |
NURS 522: Nursing in Family Practice II | FAM | 60 | 3 |
NURS 542: Community Health Nursing Practice II | CH | 60 | 3 |
NURS 554: Family/Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Role II | AG/FAM | 120 | 4 |
NURS 562: Psychopharmacology | PSYC | 2 | |
NURS 563: Psychiatric Mental Health Specialization I, Acute Illnesses | PSYC | 120 | 4 |
NURS 566: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role II, Individual Therapies | PSYC | 120 | 4 |
Semester total | 120–240 | 7–10 | |
YEAR 2, SPRING SEMESTER | |||
NURS 513: Adult-Gerontological Nursing Practice III | AG | 120 | 3 |
NURS 517: Functional Role III, Community Health Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | CH | 120 | 4 |
NURS 543: Community Health Nursing Practice III | CH | 120 | 3 |
NURS 555: Family/Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Role III | AG/FAM | 120 | 4 |
NURS 564: Psychiatric Mental Health Specialization II, Chronic Illnesses | PSYC | 120 | 4 |
NURS 567: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Role III, Group and Family Therapy | PSYC | 120 | 4 |
NURS 596: Nursing in Family Practice III | FAM | 60 | 3 |
Semester total | 180–240 | 7–8 | |
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE COMPLETION | |||
AG | 660 | 30 | |
CH | 600 | 33 | |
FAM | 660 | 30 | |
PSYC | 660 | 31 |
If you have questions about the worksheets or the curriculum plans, contact the Decker Divsion of Advising and Acadmic Excellence.
Application criteria
A complete listing of application criteria for this certificate program is presented on the Certificate Programs General Information webpage.
Students holding an MS degree in nursing may enroll in the post-graduate nurse practitioner certificate program. Depending on prior educational preparation, several course requirements may be eligible for waiver by the graduate nursing program director with the submission of official transcripts reflecting successful completion of previous coursework (grade of B or better) and related supporting course syllabi. Review Decker's policy on transferring graduate credit in the Graduate Student Handbook.
NOTE: Graduate record examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission to this program.
Application procedures
Information on admissions, financial aid, housing, program costs and visiting Binghamton University's campus (including a virtual tour) is presented on the Graduate School website.
Complete instructions for applying to a certificate program at Binghamton University are available on the Graduate School's how to apply webpage. If you have questions regarding application submission, contact the Graduate School at 607–777–2151 or gradadmission@binghamton.edu.
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Program coordinators (listed by specialization)
- Nannette Cowen, family health
- Nina Flanagan, adult-gerontological health
- Mary Muscari, family psychiatric mental health
- Gale Spencer, community health