University of Central Florida

Program Information

Degree Offered

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nurse Specialist

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Post-Master's Graduate Certificate option is designed to prepare nurses who already have a master's degree in nursing as Clinical Nurse Specialist. The program is 16 credits in length and includes up to 500 hours of clinical practice. There are 12 credit hours of prerequisite requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

Online application from Graduate Studies for the certificate program
Official transcripts of BSN degree
Official transcripts of graduate course work showing awarding of master's degree
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge abilities for Advanced Practice Nursing, such as from nurse instructors, nurse employers, or nurses with advanced degrees
Personal statement describing interest in completing certificate program
UCF Health Form (Upon acceptance to the program, a College of Nursing Health Form will be required.)
Resume (no longer than two pages)
Copy of RN License
A VECHS/FDLE/FBI finger printing and certified background check must be submitted to the College of Nursing upon acceptance to the program.

International Student Requirements:

In order to enroll in graduate classes, students must have obtained a baccalaureate or higher degree, prior to the start of the term for which the student is admitted, from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. International students are not eligible for nondegree/certificate status unless they hold an eligible visa. International applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early. Also, international applicants should ensure all supporting documents, including those required to issue an I-20, are received by the stated application deadline. Only official documentation is accepted and it is the student's responsibility to submit all documents by the application deadline.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above