Certificate Programs
The School of Nursing offers six certificate programs: the post-masters certificate in, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and the post-baccalaureate certificate in Administration, Education, or Informatics, Quality, and Safety.
The Nursing Administration Certificate program prepares the post-baccalaureate or higher degree prepared nurses to apply leadership and management skills to become the essential link between the vision and mission of the larger health care organization and the unit-based system of patient care. Resource allocation expertise, using professional skills in assessing and analyzing health care needs in the practice setting, is developed.
The Nursing Education Certificate program prepares the post-baccalaureate or higher degree prepared nurses to apply teaching-learning theory, principles of curriculum development, evaluation methodology, and role socialization as a nurse educator in a variety of settings. The program is designed to provide essential knowledge and skills required by nurse educators and facilitate the transition of the nurse from the clinical setting into the role of nurse educator.
The Nursing Informatics, Quality & Safety Certificate program equips baccalaureate or higher degree-prepared nurses with the skills to leverage evidence-based practice, healthcare technology, and information systems to enhance patient care quality and safety. Participants will develop expertise in quality improvement, database maintenance, data analysis, and project management. This program is ideal for nurses who aspire to leverage informatics to transform patient care and improve health outcomes.
The Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate program prepares the master’s-prepared nurse for advanced clinical practice roles across the lifespan in various settings. The nurse develops expertise as a primary care provider with advanced practice skills in the assessment and management of health needs as well as in patient education, consultant and researcher roles.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate program prepares the master’s prepared nurse for advanced mental health practice roles across the lifespan in various settings. The nurse develops expertise as a psychiatric mental health provider with advanced practice skills in the assessment and management of mental health needs as well as in patient education, consultant and researcher roles.
The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate prepares the master's prepared nurse for advanced practice in the acute care setting. The graduate develops expertise as an acute care provider with advanced practice skills in the assessment and management of acute health conditions, as well as patient education, and consultation.
All certificates will be awarded by The University of Texas at Tyler and reflected on the student’s official transcript once conferred.
Admission Requirements
- Submit a one-page personal statement.
- Current unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state where practicum will occur.
- Applicants to Advanced Practice certificate programs are required to have a Master of Science in Nursing degree from a nationally accredited nursing program. Applicants to the Administration, Education, or Nursing Informatics certificate are required to have a Baccalaureate in Nursing or higher degree from a nationally accredited nursing program. All applicants must have degrees from institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the department of education. Accreditation must be verifiable through the Department of Education (DOE) database of recognized DOE accrediting agencies.
- Applicants to the APRN post-masters certificate programs must have one year of full-time direct patient care within the last four years.
- APRN Certificate applicants are strongly recommended to submit a CV or resume to verify relevant work history.
Academic Standing
Students in each certificate program must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or greater. All other graduate degree regulations and policies are applicable to the certificate program.