Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
Must successfully complete at least 12 s.h. of credit during a 2year period of time to earn the certificate. Credits generated in the certificate program may be used to meet requirements in a degree program in accordance with the policies of the Graduate School. To earn the certificate, students may enroll in 4 courses from any of the following categories. To meet individual needs, courses may be taken across all categories or focused within a few categories.
NURSING ADMINISTRATION:
- NUR 540 Budget Development and Analysis of Nursing Services 3:3
- NUR 614 Information Technology in Nursing Service Administration 3:3
- NUR 620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare 3:3
- NUR 641 Nursing Administration 4:4
NURSING CASE MANAGEMENT: All courses within this category must be completed for the Nursing Case Management Certificate.
- NUR 540 Budget Development and Analysis of Nursing Services 3:3
- NUR 541 Nursing Case Management: Coordinating Systems of Care 4:2:6
- NUR 620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare 3:3
- NUR 641 Nursing Administration 4:4
NURSING EDUCATION:
- NUR 551 Instructional Technologies in Nursing and Patient Education 3:3
- NUR 615 Theories, Design, & Evaluation in Nursing Education 3:3
- NUR 616 Pedagogical Strategies in Nursing Education 3:3
GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING:
- NUR 561 Scope of Gerontology 3:3
- NUR 581 EndofLife Care 3:3
CORE AND SUPPORT COURSES:
- NUR 505 Computer Applications in Nursing 3:2:3
- NUR 550 Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing 3:3
- NUR 580 Psychoimmunology and Holistic Care 3:3
- NUR 602 Research Methods in Nursing 3:3
- NUR 610 Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice 3:3
- NUR 620 Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare 3:3
- NUR 692 Independent Study 3:3
Upon successful completion of the 4 courses, students receive a post baccalaureate certificate. If 2 or more courses are completed within the categories of Nursing Administration, Nursing Case Management, Nursing Education, or Gerontological Nursing, the certificate will denote the specialty area(s). If courses are completed across several categories or within the Core and Support Course category, a postbaccalaureate certificate in nursing will be issued.
The student will develop a program plan with the Director of Graduate Study in the School of Nursing before enrolling in courses. At least 6 credits of course work will be completed at the 600level. However, exceptions may be made by the Director of Graduate Study to accommodate the individual student's learning needs and career goals. For further information contact: Dr. Eileen Kohlenberg, Director of Graduate Study, School of Nursing, UNCG, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 274026170; phone 3363345261.
Additional Information
For further information about graduate programs offered by the School of Nursing, please contact:
Eileen Kohlenberg, Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Study
Phone: 336.334.5261 or 5262
E-mail: eileen_kohlenberg@uncg.edu
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