The Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate is designed for nurses who already hold a graduate nursing degree and desire to become effective educators and leaders in academic and clinical settings. Designed for nurses with a passion for teaching and addressing the critical and growing shortage of nurse faculty, students will explore teaching and learning strategies, curriculum design, effective assessment, and quality program evaluation. The certificate prepares nurse educators to lead and adapt innovative educational methods to meet the needs of communities and populations. Download the Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate

Admission Criteria Required for All Graduate Certificates:

• Applicants must submit all official transcripts directly to the Graduate School.

• Applicants must provide proof of current, unencumbered RN license in the United States in the state in which you plan to participate in any clinical experiences (must show name, license number, expiration date; may upload screenshot from BON website). *** Out of state applicants must contact the Administrator of Academic Programs at jlr0012@auburn.edu to confirm that the relevant state board of nursing permits completion of clinical hours in the state where the student intends to complete them. ***

• Applicants must provide three professional references in the application. Individuals must be able to speak directly to your academic abilities, work ethic, nursing practice, and potential for success in the program. References should follow the email submission instructions.

• Applicants must submit a Professional Goal Statement of approximately 750 words. This statement will include reasons for pursuing this degree and program option, past experience, career goals, and past achievements.

• Applicants must provide a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

• Applicants must complete an interview via telephone, on campus, or videoconference, if requested.

• Applicants must have good academic standing from the last university you attended.

Additional Graduate Certificate-Specific Requirements:

Post-Graduate Nurse Educator Certificates:

• Applicants must have earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master’s in Nursing (MN or MS) from an accredited nursing program.

• Applicants must have successfully completed (C or better) an undergraduate statistics course.

• Applicants must have successfully completed Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Physical Assessment with a 3.0 or higher within the last 5 years

• Applicants must have a minimum of 1-year clinical experience for post-graduate PCNP certificate.

• Applicants must have earned a minimum nursing GPA of 3.0 in a master’s program (master’s nursing courses used to calculate GPA).

The Post-Graduate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate is designed for nurses who already hold a graduate nursing degree and seek preparation for advanced practice in primary care. The program is offered primarily online and includes on-campus learning experiences each semester that support integration of theoretical and clinical concepts, student engagement, and professional role development. Completers are prepared to sit for the national Family Nurse Practitioner exam.

Download the Post-Graduate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Plan of Study

Admission Criteria Required for All Graduate Certificates:

• Applicants must submit all official transcripts directly to the Graduate School.

• Applicants must provide proof of current, unencumbered RN license in the United States in the state in which you plan to participate in any clinical experiences (must show name, license number, expiration date; may upload screenshot from BON website). *** Out of state applicants must contact the Administrator of Academic Programs at jlr0012@auburn.edu to confirm that the relevant state board of nursing permits completion of clinical hours in the state where the student intends to complete them. ***

• Applicants must provide three professional references in the application. Individuals must be able to speak directly to your academic abilities, work ethic, nursing practice, and potential for success in the program. References should follow the email submission instructions.

• Applicants must submit a Professional Goal Statement of approximately 750 words. This statement will include reasons for pursuing this degree and program option, past experience, career goals, and past achievements.

• Applicants must provide a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

• Applicants must complete an interview via telephone, on campus, or videoconference, if requested.

• Applicants must have good academic standing from the last university you attended.

Additional Graduate Certificate-Specific Requirements:

Post-Graduate PCNP Certificate:

• Applicants must have earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master’s in Nursing (MN or MS) from an accredited nursing program.

• Applicants must have successfully completed (C or better) an undergraduate statistics course.

• Applicants must have successfully completed Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Physical Assessment with a 3.0 or higher within the last 5 years

• Applicants must have a minimum of 1-year clinical experience for post-graduate PCNP certificate.

• Applicants must have earned a minimum nursing GPA of 3.0 in a master’s program (master’s nursing courses used to calculate GPA).

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate builds upon the family nurse practitioner curriculum and aims to prepare advanced practice nurses to deliver high-quality, evidence-based emergency care for patients across the lifespan. Completers of this certificate will be equipped with advanced clinical decision-making skills, procedural competencies, and leadership capabilities essential for practice in urgent, emergent, and critical care settings.

Download the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate Plan of Study

Admission Criteria Required for All Graduate Certificates:

• Applicants must submit all official transcripts directly to the Graduate School.

• Applicants must provide proof of current, unencumbered RN license in the United States in the state in which you plan to participate in any clinical experiences (must show name, license number, expiration date; may upload screenshot from BON website). *** Out of state applicants must contact the Administrator of Academic Programs at jlr0012@auburn.edu to confirm that the relevant state board of nursing permits completion of clinical hours in the state where the student intends to complete them. ***

• Applicants must provide three professional references in the application. Individuals must be able to speak directly to your academic abilities, work ethic, nursing practice, and potential for success in the program. References should follow the email submission instructions.

• Applicants must submit a Professional Goal Statement of approximately 750 words. This statement will include reasons for pursuing this degree and program option, past experience, career goals, and past achievements.

• Applicants must provide a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

• Applicants must complete an interview via telephone, on campus, or videoconference, if requested.

• Applicants must have good academic standing from the last university you attended.

Additional Graduate Certificate-Specific Requirements:

Emergency Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate:

• Applicants must have earned a graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. 

• Applicants must hold Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, be Family Nurse Practitioner board-eligible or will be FNP-board eligible within one year of admission.

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of emergency nursing experience. 

• Applicants must have successfully completed Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Physical Assessment with a 3.0 or higher within the last 5 years. 

• Applicants must have earned a minimum nursing grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the graduate program (graduate nursing courses used to calculate GPA).  

All application materials should be submitted via the online application system. Materials sent directly to the College of Nursing will not be reviewed.

The Post-Masters Healthcare Simulation Certificate provides the essential components of simulation as a teaching strategy for interdisciplinary healthcare educators. The curriculum enables learners to use evidence-based principles and best practices to facilitate learning in the simulation environment.

For more information please contact Meghan Jones at coxmegh@auburn.edu

Download the Post-Masters Healthcare Simulation Graduate Certificate Plan of Study

Admission Criteria Required for All Graduate Certificates:

• Applicants must submit all official transcripts directly to the Graduate School.

• Applicants must provide proof of current, unencumbered RN license in the United States in the state in which you plan to participate in any clinical experiences (must show name, license number, expiration date; may upload screenshot from BON website). *** Out of state applicants must contact the Administrator of Academic Programs at jlr0012@auburn.edu to confirm that the relevant state board of nursing permits completion of clinical hours in the state where the student intends to complete them. ***

• Applicants must provide three professional references in the application. Individuals must be able to speak directly to your academic abilities, work ethic, nursing practice, and potential for success in the program. References should follow the email submission instructions.

• Applicants must submit a Professional Goal Statement of approximately 750 words. This statement will include reasons for pursuing this degree and program option, past experience, career goals, and past achievements.

• Applicants must provide a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

• Applicants must complete an interview via telephone, on campus, or videoconference, if requested.

• Applicants must have good academic standing from the last university you attended.

Additional Graduate Certificate-Specific Requirements:

Post-Master’s Healthcare Simulation Graduate Certificate:

• Applicants must have successfully completed a Master’s degree and it is recommended that it be in healthcare or a related discipline from an accredited program.

• Applicants must have earned a minimum nursing GPA of 3.0 in a Master’s Program (master’s nursing courses used to calculate GPA).

• Applicants must have successfully completed (C or better) an undergraduate statistics course.

The Rural Health Graduate Certificate is designed for interdisciplinary graduate students and health professionals who are currently practicing or intend to practice in rural settings. Upon completion of the Rural Health Graduate Certificate, completers will have a strong understanding of the impact of rurality on health systems and community health and have the necessary knowledge to assess and implement positive changes in rural communities.

For more information please contact Jennifer Edwards at jlr0012@auburn.edu

Download the Rural Health Graduate Certificate Plan of Study

Admission Criteria Required for All Graduate Certificates:

• Applicants must submit all official transcripts directly to the Graduate School.

• Applicants must provide proof of current, unencumbered RN license in the United States in the state in which you plan to participate in any clinical experiences (must show name, license number, expiration date; may upload screenshot from BON website). *** Out of state applicants must contact the Administrator of Academic Programs at jlr0012@auburn.edu to confirm that the relevant state board of nursing permits completion of clinical hours in the state where the student intends to complete them. ***

• Applicants must provide three professional references in the application. Individuals must be able to speak directly to your academic abilities, work ethic, nursing practice, and potential for success in the program. References should follow the email submission instructions.

• Applicants must submit a Professional Goal Statement of approximately 750 words. This statement will include reasons for pursuing this degree and program option, past experience, career goals, and past achievements.

• Applicants must provide a current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.

• Applicants must complete an interview via telephone, on campus, or videoconference, if requested.

• Applicants must have good academic standing from the last university you attended.

Additional Graduate Certificate-Specific Requirements:

Rural Health Graduate Certificate:

• Applicants must have earned a graduate degree in a health or health related profession (Nursing, Psychology, Physical Therapy, medical doctors, veterinarians, etc) or be currently enrolled in a health or health related program from an accredited program.

• Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a health or health related graduate program (health program courses used to calculate GPA).

• For All Post-Graduate Certificates: Fall Semester Admission Only: June 1 Deadline.

• In order to be eligible for any of our nursing departmental scholarships or any additional federal aid, applicants to our graduate programs must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit a completed AUCON Departmental Graduate Scholarship Application<https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHHgFSMNaQb6Nsa> by June 1.

Tuition and fees are the same for Alabama residents and out of state residents. The AU College of Nursing Graduate Program tuition is currently $630 per credit hour.

*There are one-time clinical course fees for each of the following: NURS 7110, NURS 7330, NURS 7440, and NURS 7920.

The fees per clinical course will be as follows:

• NURS 7110: $600 one-time clinical course fee

• NURS 7330: $600 one-time clinical course fee

• NURS 7440: $600 one-time clinical course fee

• NURS 7920: $600 one-time clinical course fee

Other fees may be incurred prior to enrollment and/or as you progress through the program such as, but not limited to, background check, drug screen, liability insurance, and course specific requirements.

Tuition and Fees are subject to change by the Board of Trustees at the beginning of any term.

**Please note: The Auburn University Tuition Calculator does not accurately reflect out of state tuition for distance education. Please refer to the above information for tuition and fees for the AUCON distance programs. For questions, contact Jennifer Edwards at jlr0012@auburn.edu

Applicants will apply through the Graduate School Application Instructions.

*International Applicants must follow Graduate School criteria found in the following link: International Prospective Student Instructions

*For more information regarding international applicants/students, please contact Penny Christopher, Graduate School International Admissions Processing, at pzc0003@auburn.edu or 334-844-7105.