Admission to Post Master's Advanced Certificate Programs

Requirements for admission to the Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate Programs include:

Master’s Degree in nursing from a professionally accredited program. (Applicants from non-accredited programs may be considered for admission on an individual basis.)
Graduate minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Official transcripts from all university programs attended.
Current New York State license registration certificate. If an APRN, NYS NP license certificate and proof of National Board Certification.
- Applicants to an APRN program (NP and CNS programs) who already hold a NYS RN or CNS license are required to submit their NYS NP/CNS license registration certificate.
- Applicants to an APRN program (NP and CNS programs) who already hold a NYS RN or CNS license are required to submit National Board Certification Certificate.
- Applicants with an Advanced Practice Degree (MS/Nursing Education, MS/Leadership or MS Nursing Administration with Informatics) may apply to an APRN program (NP or CNS).
One-year recent clinical experience in chosen specialty area.
Three letters of recommendation from the applicant's clinical managers (Physician, Nurse Educator, Administrator, APRN) that attest to the applicant's clinical competency.
A personal interview with the Associate Dean, APRN Director, or Program Coordinator may be required.
Evidence of the successful completion of a basic physical assessment course or its C.E. equivalent, as a prerequisite to Advanced Physical Assessment coursework.
Health and professional requirements as determined by the nursing program. (See CastleBranch in the Graduate Nursing Handbook.)
A completed application.
Students must take and pass a Basic Physical Assessment Competency Exam prior to beginning Advanced Physical Assessment coursework.
A current curriculum vitae.
FOR AGACNP Program:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
- Applicants currently working in an inpatient setting as a nurse practitioner preferred.
For FPMHNP Program:
- Prior psychiatric nursing care preferred.