Certificate Programs

Post-Master’s Certificate in Emergency Care for Family Nurse Practitioners

Admission Criteria

• MSN or DNP degree from an approved, accredited school
• Unencumbered, active California RN license and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
• Experience in emergency nursing, disaster/crisis management, military service or related work experience required
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completion of the university application for graduate admission
• Goal Statement
• One official transcript from each college or university attended
  (An official evaluation by World Education Services (www.wes.org) is required for all international transcripts.)
• Three professional recommendations (see application instructions)
• Résumé/CV
• Interview (qualified applicants will be contacted to interview based on initial review of their application)
• Evidence of specified immunizations and screening tests, a report of recent physical examination, and BLS and ACLS certification if admitted into the program
• International applicants must meet additional requirements for admission (see application instructions)