Post- M.S.N. Nurse Practitioner Certificate
As employment opportunities and demands of the health care environment change, nurses at the graduate level need additional specialty education. The College of Health Professions at Wilmington University has developed options for nurses holding an earned M.S.N. degree, who seek to become a nurse practitioner for the first time or who seek another concentration as a nurse practitioner.
All candidates for any post-master’s certificate must make an application to the program as a certificate candidate and must meet the admission requirements for the M.S.N. program. Applicants will have graduate transcripts reviewed and will be advised regarding course selection. Course of study is individualized based on the type of M.S.N. held by the candidate.
Students will be eligible for APRN licensure and national certification through AANC or AANP board certification programs.
Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program Competencies
Through completion of the selected certification program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate competence in management of patient health/ illness.
- Employ evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to guide screening activities; identify health promotion needs; and provide anticipatory guidance and counseling addressing environmental, lifestyles, and developmental issues.
- Plan and implement diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions to help patients with unstable and complex health care problems regain stability and restore health in collaboration with the patient and multidisciplinary health care team.
Post-M.S.N. Certificate Course of Study
Courses are listed in order of sequence.
Adult/ Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
30 credits/ 500 clinical hours
| MSN 6603 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MSN 7702 | Advanced Adult Health Assessment | 3 |
| MSN 7709 | Advanced Geriatric Assessment and Health Promotion | 3 |
| MSN 7703 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| MSN 7705 | Primary Care II: Acute and Chronic Care of Adults | 3 |
| MSN 7707 | Primary Care III: Gender Health Issues | 3 |
| MSN 7708 | Primary Care IV: Acute and Chronic Care of Geriatrics | 3 |
| MSN 8104 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum I | 3 |
| MSN 8204 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum II | 3 |
| MSN 8304 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum III | 3 |
MSN 6603, MSN 7703: May be accepted as transfer credits
MSN 8104: May be accepted as Prior Learning Assessment
Adult Nurse Practitioner, Seeking Adult/ Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
18 credits/ 500 clinical hours
| MSN 7707 | Primary Care III: Gender Health Issues | 3 |
| MSN 7708 | Primary Care IV: Acute and Chronic Care of Geriatrics | 3 |
| MSN 7709 | Advanced Geriatric Assessment and Health Promotion | 3 |
| MSN 8104 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum I | 3 |
| MSN 8204 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum II | 3 |
| MSN 8304 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum III | 3 |
MSN 7707: Many ANP programs include some gender-related health courses and clinical requirements. This will be reviewed on an individual basis
MSN 8104: May be accepted as Prior Learning Assessment
Adult Nurse Practitioner, Seeking Family Nurse Practitioner
18 credits/ 500 clinical hours
| MSN 7701 | Child Development and Assessment | 3 |
| MSN 7704 | Primary Care I: Acute and Chronic Care of Children | 3 |
| MSN 7707 | Primary Care III: Gender Health Issues | 3 |
| MSN 8103 | Certificate Family Practicum I | 3 |
| MSN 8203 | Certificate Family Practicum II | 3 |
| MSN 8303 | Certificate Family Practicum III | 3 |
MSN 7707: Many ANP programs include some gender-related health courses and clinical requirements. This will be reviewed on an individual basis.
MSN 8103: May be accepted as Prior Learning Assessment
Family Nurse Practitioner
30 credits/ 500 clinical hours
Courses are listed in order of sequence.
| MSN 6603 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MSN 7701 | Child Development and Assessment | 3 |
| MSN 7702 | Advanced Adult Health Assessment | 3 |
| MSN 7703 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| MSN 7704 | Primary Care I: Acute and Chronic Care of Children | 3 |
| MSN 7705 | Primary Care II: Acute and Chronic Care of Adults | 3 |
| MSN 7707 | Primary Care III: Gender Health Issues | 3 |
| MSN 8103 | Certificate Family Practicum I | 3 |
| MSN 8203 | Certificate Family Practicum II | 3 |
| MSN 8303 | Certificate Family Practicum III | 3 |
MSN 7703: May be accepted as transfer credits
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Seeking Adult/ Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
15 credits/ 500 clinical hours
| MSN 7705 | Primary Care II: Acute and Chronic Care of Adults | 3 |
| MSN 7707 | Primary Care III: Gender Health Issues | 3 |
| MSN 8104 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum I | 3 |
| MSN 8204 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum II | 3 |
| MSN 8304 | Certificate Adult/Gerontology Practicum III | 3 |
MSN 7707: Many GNP programs include some gender-related health courses and clinical requirements. This will be reviewed on an individual basis
MSN 8104: May be accepted as Prior Learning Assessment
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Seeking Family Nurse Practitioner
18 credits/ 500 clinical hours
| MSN 7702 | Advanced Adult Health Assessment | 3 |
| MSN 7705 | Primary Care II: Acute and Chronic Care of Adults | 3 |
| MSN 7707 | Primary Care III: Gender Health Issues | 3 |
| MSN 8103 | Certificate Family Practicum I | 3 |
| MSN 8203 | Certificate Family Practicum II | 3 |
| MSN 8303 | Certificate Family Practicum III | 3 |
MSN 7707: Many ANP programs include some gender-related health courses and clinical requirements. This will be reviewed on an individual basis.
MSN 8103: May be accepted as Prior Learning Assessment
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, Seeking Family Nurse Practitioner
18 credits/ 500 clinical hours
| MSN 7701 | Child Development and Assessment | 3 |
| MSN 7704 | Primary Care I: Acute and Chronic Care of Children | 3 |
| MSN 7705 | Primary Care II: Acute and Chronic Care of Adults | 3 |
| MSN 8103 | Certificate Family Practicum I | 3 |
| MSN 8203 | Certificate Family Practicum II | 3 |
| MSN 8303 | Certificate Family Practicum III | 3 |
MSN 8103: May be accepted as Prior Learning Assessment
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
24 credits/ 500 clinical hours
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate track (PMHNP) is an online program that will prepare graduates to provide comprehensive mental health services to diverse populations in the primary care setting. The psychiatric mental health certificate program combines theory, practice, and therapeutic interventions to promote the highest level of care in the mental health community. The program includes 500-hours of clinical practicum, to be completed within a variety of clinical settings. Graduates of the PMHNP track will meet the requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and will be eligible to take the PMHNP certification examination. The psychiatric mental health certificate program at Wilmington University has been developed for nurses who have a master’s degree, and are nationally certified, licensed family nurse practitioners.
| MSN 8348 | Psychopharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| MSN 8349 | Therapeutic Modalities and Psychiatric Conditions Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| MSN 8350 | Psychiatric Mental Health Conditions and Therapeutic Interventions Across the Lifespan I | 3 |
| MSN 8351 | Psychiatric Mental Health Conditions and Therapeutic Interventions Across the Lifespan II | 3 |
| MSN 8352 | Psychiatric Mental Health Management of Serious Conditions in Vulnerable Populations Across the Lifespan: Family/Group | 3 |
| MSN 8353 | Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum I | 3 |
| MSN 8354 | Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum II | 3 |
| MSN 8355 | Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Practicum III | 3 |