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The post-master’s Certificate of Graduate Study in Advanced Practice Nursing (nurse practitioner) is restricted to students who hold a master’s degree in nursing. The program of study is designed to augment the student’s prior graduate study through advanced practice preparation in one of three emphasis areas: primary care, acute care, or psychiatric/mental health nursing. Students who complete the program of study are eligible to apply for national certification examinations in the applicable nurse practitioner specialty area.

Admission

Requirements include:

1. Master’s degree from a nursing program that is nationally accredited;
2. Transcripts of all previous college studies (The average GPA of recently admitted students was greater than 3.66.);
3. Completed application to The Graduate School with the College of Nursing supplement;
4. Two letters of recommendation written by master’s or doctorally prepared nurses that address advanced nursing practice potential;
5. Current authorization to practice as SC Registered Nurse or possession of an unencumbered license in the state in which clinical practice will occur.
6. Resume or CV.