Post-Master's Certification

After Graduation

Graduates will be awarded a Post-Graduate Certificate indicating the concentration completed. You will be eligible to take a national certification exam for the Post-Master's Certificate specialty. Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) graduates first need to pass the national certification exam to be eligible for licensure in that specialty in New Mexico. APN graduates are responsible for determining any additional requirements for certification and eligibility to practice in a particular state.

Gap Analysis & Individualized Curriculum

• All incoming Post-Graduate Certificate students' records undergo a Gap Analysis (a review of previous master's courses and required courses in the chosen DNP concentration.)

• Students schedule an appointment with the faculty coordinator of chosen concentration to review the gap analysis and to develop a specific program of studies.

• All APN core, concentration-specific courses and clinical experiences required for certification are delineated in an individualized program of study for the incoming student.

• The program of studies consists of courses in the chosen area (at least 15 graduate credit hours) designated by the Concentration Program Coordinator with approval from the Assistant Dean of Professional Graduate Programs.

We know every student comes to us with different experiences. That is why we have 2 tracks to earn your Post-Graduate Certificate. Students enter Track A or B depending on their previous educational preparation and their educational goals. You will find details about each track below.