Post Master's Certificate

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Today’s health care system requires new skills of clinical nursing leaders and educators to transform the delivery of nursing and health care.

This advanced course of study is designed for nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing, and focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in two key areas: Health Care Systems (HCS), Administration and HCS, Education.

How Does the Program Work?

Students in both of these Post Master's program areas take courses with HCS graduate students in the Master of Science in Nursing program. All Post Master's students meet with a faculty advisor to review all coursework taken during their master's program and their career goals. Additional or alternative coursework may be recommended based on this evaluation.

The final residency course (NURS 878) has a preceptored practicum requirement. There are many excellent clinical sites and residency preceptors in the Triangle area including hospital, home health, long-term care, and ambulatory care settings. Students may also suggest sites and preceptors in their local area, which will be evaluated by the faculty to assure that course objectives can be met.

How Much Does the Program Cost?

Please visit the Cost of Attendance information for Continuing Studies Graduate Web site for information about tuition for the Post Master's Certificate. Tuition is subject to yearly increases by UNC's Board of Governors. In addition, all clinical courses will have a $150 practicum fee attached to them. You are responsible for your own travel expenses related to clinical placement.

Registration Information

Upon acceptance into the program, you will be sent registration instructions for the first semester. Tuition must be submitted at the time of registration. Registration will be handled by the Continuing Studies Department, part of the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education at UNC-Chapel Hill.

The Post Master's Certificate Program is a part-time program; however, a matriculated student may enroll full-time for one semester over the course of the program.

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