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Vermont Post-Masters Certificate Programs Overview

Post-Masters Certificate

Registered nurses who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and wish to advance their education and career, or enter a nursing specialization, should take advantage of Post-Masters Certificate programs offered in a wide range of areas, such as nurse anesthetics, nursing education and nursing informatics.

Post-Masters Certificate programs offer graduate-level registered nurses the opportunity to expand their education, focus on a particular area of nursing and increase their earning potential without committing to a doctoral degree program.

Admission requirements for Post-Masters Certificate programs generally include a Master of Science in Nursing degree, a current registered nursing license, particular areas of clinical experience, a minimum GPA (grade point average) and, sometimes, specific certifications in the fields of nursing and health care.

To further your education, increase your earning potential and advance your career, browse the following comprehensive list of colleges offering Post-Masters Certificate programs for registered nurses who hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association,www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.

Accreditation  

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Accreditation  

The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Accreditation  

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

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Certified Nursing Assistant
$23,000
Registered Nursing
$53,000
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
$73,000
Licensed Practical Nurse
$40,000
 * Based on 5 years experience