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Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing PMC CERTCertificate

Advance your nursing career with NSU’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing (PMC) program. Specialize in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner roles through flexible, accredited pathways built for working professionals.

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Elevate your impact in healthcare with Northwestern State University’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing (PMC). Designed for working professionals, this flexible, accredited program empowers you to expand your expertise and step confidently into advanced clinical leadership roles—on your schedule and on your terms

Why Choose Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing at NSU?

DESIGNED FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES READY TO TAKE ON NEW ROLES

 

Whether you want to expand your advanced nursing degree toward care management of patients in mental health, acute care, or family care, NSU’s PMC program delivers the expertise, flexibility, and value you need to lead.

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AT A GLANCE COURSES

These specialized, expert-led courses build a strong foundation in advanced nursing practice, leadership, and education—equipping you with the clinical insight and strategic skills needed to excel in specialized care settings, academic environments, or healthcare administration.

Advanced Pathophysiology

Learn detailed pathways of natural body processes along with common diseases that serve as a foundational knowledge base for advanced practice nursing.

Pharmacotherapeutics
Advanced Physical Assessment

Learn how to complete a detailed history and physical assessment as an advanced practice nurse. This introductory clinical course leads to concentration specific clinical coursework in the Spring

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Where a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing can take you.

This certificate prepares you for expanded professional opportunities across healthcare systems, academic settings, and leadership roles—where advanced clinical expertise, strategic decision-making, and effective communication are essential to improving patient outcomes and driving quality care.

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Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver primary and acute care to adults and older adults, focusing on chronic disease management, health promotion, and evidence-based geriatric care.

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Prepares nurses to provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages and qualifies graduates for ANCC and AANP Family Nurse Practitioner certification exams.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Prepares advanced practice nurses to diagnose and treat mental health disorders across the lifespan and qualify for ANCC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification.

MSN & PMC Helpful Links & Information

Our goal at NSU is to help students achieve careers as future advanced practice nurse leaders. Specific information about our program can be found here. An advising appointment is a great way to ensure that you are on track with your education planning.

MSN & PMC Handbook

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20001, 202-887-6791.

 

Curriculum Patterns

The MSN and PMC nurse practitioner concentrations may require students to attend learning events, labs, and/or simulation activities on the main campus or off-campus learning sites. Students must obtain direct care (in person) clinical hours as specified by the curriculum pattern. Presently, NP clinical hours are obtained in Louisiana.

Student Advising
  • You can book and manage appointments with faculty through our Booking Page
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