The College of Nursing, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University at Syracuse , offers a Post Master Advanced Certificate Program for nurses who have a clinical masters degree from a NLN approved program, or for Nurse Practitioners currently certified in a primary care specialty who seek to become eligible for certification in an additional clinical practice area. This program is a fast tract option for the already masters prepared nurse who has demonstrated clinical expertise with the population represented in the nurse practitioner track of their choosing, that is, with children, adults, older adults. The Family track includes a primary care focus on all age populations and childbearing nursing care. Nurse Practitioner skills are best learned contiguously, therefore, the summer session and two semester program must be completed in one year. Only very unusual circumstances would be considered in extending the completion of the program beyond one year.
Every effort is made to accommodate a variety of work schedules and life styles.
Clinically expert faculty with many years of practice and education will teach in the program and guide clinical learning under the preceptorship of physicians and experienced nurse practitioners in primary care settings. The Center of Continuing Nursing Education in the College of Nursing awards a certificate upon successful completion of the program. The graduate of the program can apply and receive New York State Nurse Practitioner credentialing through the College of Nursing. Additionally, the graduate is eligible to apply for the national certification examination.