UMass Boston College of Nursing and Health Sciences Margaret McAllister PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP Director Post-Master’s Certificate Program Online Family Nurse Practitioner Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner CNS Nurse Educator

Enjoy Online Learning Convenient and challenging online learning Distinguished faculty – certified and experienced in clinical practice, teaching, and research All courses are offered in Blackboard Learn Easy to use software and live interactive sessions with faculty using Wimba virtual online live technology Selected courses provide weekly lectures using Adobe Macromedia technology so you can listen to the lecture Please see a course demonstration of Blackboard Learn at this web site: http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm Faculty have scheduled live interactive sessions with students

Post-Master’s NP in Family or Adult/Gerontology Post-Master’s education for RNs with a MS in Nursing in an accredited program of study Students who desire certification as APRN in FNP or AGNP Students who desire certification for the CNS Students who desire education for the nurse educator… may take courses at this time without a MS in Nursing.

FNP or AGNP Prerequisite Courses All APRN preparation requires are offered spr, sum, fall online All prerequisites can be taken online at UMass Advanced Pathophysiology NU614 3 credits Advanced Pharmacology NU634 3 credits Advanced Health Assessment NU615 3 credits, 65 clinical hours Role of the APN NU631 3 credits

Required Courses for Family Nurse Practitioner Students must complete the courses in sequence, ensuring that all prerequisites are achieved in addition to the following program curriculum: Mental Health of the Urban Family NU637 – 3 credits Primary Care of Adults NU639 – 3 credits Practicum in Primary Care of the Family NU680 – 6 credits Primary Care of the Childbearing Family NU681 – 3 credits Practicum in Primary Care of the Family NU682 – 6 credits continued…

Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Clinical Hours 300 hours of supervised clinical practice in primary care of adults and older adults 220 hours of supervised clinical practice in pediatrics 80 hours of supervised clinical practice in women’s health (ob focus) Students will submit clinical logs and clinical notes for faculty review weekly, and must submit evaluations from their preceptors Students complete a service learning project in the clinical agency

Required Courses for Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Students must complete the courses in sequence, ensuring that all prerequisites are achieved in addition to the following program curriculum: Mental Health of the Urban Family NU637 – 3 credits Primary Care of Adults NU639 – 3 credits Practicum in Primary Care of the Family NU680 – 6 credits Primary Care of Older Adults NU671 – 3 credits Practicum in Primary Care of Older Adults NU672 – 6 credits continued…

Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Practicum Clinical Hours 300 hours of supervised clinical practice in primary care of adults 300 hours of supervised clinical practice in older adults Students will submit clinical logs and clinical notes for faculty review weekly, and must submit evaluations from their preceptors Students complete a service learning project in the clinical agency

Family Nurse Practitioner 12 Credit Program For Certified PNPs 637 Mental Health 639 PC of adults 680 PC Practicum (220 adults & 80 hours ob) For Certified ANPs 637 Mental Health 681 PC of Child / Family 682 PC of Family Practicum (220 peds and 80 ob)

Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner 12 Credit Program For Certified ANPs 637 Mental Health 671 PC of Older Adults 672 PC Practicum (300 hours adults/older) For Certified GNPs 637 Mental Health 639 PC of adult Family 680 PC Practicum (300 hours adults)

Nurse Educator 12 Credit Program Fall courses: NU607 Evidence-Based Teaching Practices And 3 of the following… NU667 Practicum III, Nurse Educators in Clinical Practice Settings Spring courses: NU612 Transition from Nurse Clinician to Clinical Educator NU668 Clinical Practicum IV, Nurse Educators in Academic Settings College of Education and Human Development: (1 or 2 electives) Instructional Design Critical/Creative Thinking Or other UMass CEHD courses here: http://www.umb.edu/academics/departments/gce/

CNS Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Pharmacology Role of the APN Advanced Health Assessment Total of 500 Supervised Clinical Hours Clinical Practicum I: Acutely ill or Critically ill Patients Clinical Practicum II: Focus on the CNS Role CNS Website: http://www.umb.edu/academics/caps/certificates/clinical-nurse

Admission Requirements: FNP, AGNP, CNS, Nurse Educator MS in nursing and BS in nursing or other BS or BS MS combined degree 3.0 average in graduate education with strong science grades A professional resume A professional goal statement of 500 words A copy of registered nurse license and prior certification Sealed transcripts from all schools attended 3 letters of professional reference supporting your Ethics, academics, and clinical ability

Applications and Matriculation Graduate Admissions / Application: http://www.umb.edu/admissions/grad/ Applications must include sealed transcripts and sealed references Send application, sealed transcripts, sealed references in one envelope to: Office of Graduate Admissions, Campus Center UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston Ma 02125 Fall application deadline is March 15 Spring application deadline is October 1 Summer applications March 15 Include application fee of $60.00 The Graduate Admissions office will notify you of the admissions committee decision. If accepted, send in your graduate degree deposit and contact the program director to establish a program of study and arrange for registration for online courses Our program coordinator is Jeffrey.Taylor@umb.edu

Graduation You’ll receive a diploma after you graduate You are eligible to register for national certification exams for American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Corp or the American Nurses Credentialing Center You must apply online to take these exams You must submit an official transcript to the certifying body AANP or AANC from UMass Boston as well as a transcript form prior MS or DNP in Nursing You can obtain final transcripts showing that the certificate is awarded following graduation

Program Costs and Fees Course Costs: Fees: Payment Options: http://caps-courses.umb.edu/courses/summer/cr/gr/nursng/  Fees: http://www.umb.edu/academics/caps/certificates/nursepractitioner/FAQ http://www.umb.edu/bursar/tuition_and_fees#fees_breakdown Payment Options: http://www.umb.edu/bursar/payment_information

Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a Mass RN license? Only if you plan to do clinical in Mass. Do I need to be admitted to take the pre reqs? No but priority registration is granted to those admitted to the program The prerequisites can be taken by any RN enrolled in a MS program. Can I do clinical in my home state? Yes, but an agreement must be in place with our school and the agency This may take up to six to eight weeks, so do not delay You will then send us the clinical site’s information on the web form we will provide you The MD, NP, or PA preceptor must be appropriate to your role and area of concentration You will need 600 hours of clinical if you are in the 21 credit program and 300 if you are in the 12 credit program You need clinical clearance to start clinical Will I need separate liability insurance? No as the CNHS will cover you under our liability insurance when you are in the role as student NP.

Frequently Asked Questions Can I take the national NP certifying examination? All post master’s graduates are eligible to take the certification exam in their field of concentration. Can I receive financial aid? Once admitted you are eligible for aid http://www.umassonline.net/FinancialAid.html Can I apply to the DNP and the Post-Master’s at the same time? Yes, if you are already an APRN and certified. See the guidelines here: http://www.umb.edu/academics/caps/degree/doctor_of_nursing/admission

Contact Us Program Coordinator: Jeffrey.Taylor@umb.edu Program Director: Margaret.McAllister@umb.edu