1. UMass Boston College of Nursing and Health Sciences Margaret McAllister PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP Director
Post-Master’s Certificate Program Online
Family Nurse Practitioner
Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
CNS
Nurse Educator

2. Enjoy Online Learning Convenient and challenging online learning
Distinguished faculty – certified and experienced in clinical
practice, teaching, and research
All courses are offered in Blackboard Learn
Easy to use software and live interactive sessions with faculty
using Wimba virtual online live technology
Selected courses provide weekly lectures using Adobe
Macromedia technology so you can listen to the lecture
Please see a course demonstration of Blackboard Learn
at this web site:
Faculty have scheduled live interactive sessions with students

3. Post-Master’s NP in Family or Adult/Gerontology
Post-Master’s education for RNs with a MS in Nursing in an
accredited program of study
Students who desire certification as APRN in FNP or AGNP
Students who desire certification for the CNS
Students who desire education for the nurse educator…
may take courses at this time without a MS in Nursing.

4. FNP or AGNP Prerequisite Courses
All APRN preparation requires are offered spr, sum, fall online
All prerequisites can be taken online at UMass
Advanced Pathophysiology NU credits
Advanced Pharmacology NU credits
Advanced Health Assessment NU credits,
65 clinical hours
Role of the APN NU631 3 credits

5. Required Courses for Family Nurse Practitioner
Students must complete the courses in sequence,
ensuring that all prerequisites are achieved
in addition to the following program curriculum:
Mental Health of the Urban Family NU637 – 3 credits
Primary Care of Adults NU639 – 3 credits
Practicum in Primary Care of the Family NU680 – 6 credits
Primary Care of the Childbearing Family NU681 – 3 credits
Practicum in Primary Care of the Family NU682 – 6 credits
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6. Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum Clinical Hours
300 hours of supervised clinical practice in primary care
of adults and older adults
220 hours of supervised clinical practice in pediatrics
80 hours of supervised clinical practice in women’s health
(ob focus)
Students will submit clinical logs and clinical notes for
faculty review weekly, and must submit evaluations from
their preceptors
Students complete a service learning project in the
clinical agency

7. Required Courses for Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Students must complete the courses in sequence,
ensuring that all prerequisites are achieved
in addition to the following program curriculum:
Mental Health of the Urban Family NU637 – 3 credits
Primary Care of Adults NU639 – 3 credits
Practicum in Primary Care of the Family NU680 – 6 credits
Primary Care of Older Adults NU671 – 3 credits
Practicum in Primary Care of Older Adults NU672 – 6 credits
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8. Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Practicum Clinical Hours
300 hours of supervised clinical practice in primary care
of adults
300 hours of supervised clinical practice in older adults
Students will submit clinical logs and clinical notes for
faculty review weekly, and must submit evaluations from
their preceptors
Students complete a service learning project in the
clinical agency

9. Family Nurse Practitioner 12 Credit Program
For Certified PNPs
637 Mental Health
639 PC of adults
680 PC Practicum
(220 adults & 80 hours ob)
For Certified ANPs
637 Mental Health
681 PC of Child / Family
682 PC of Family Practicum
(220 peds and 80 ob)

10. Adult / Gerontological Nurse Practitioner 12 Credit Program
For Certified ANPs
637 Mental Health
671 PC of Older Adults
672 PC Practicum
(300 hours adults/older)
For Certified GNPs
637 Mental Health
639 PC of adult Family
680 PC Practicum
(300 hours adults)

11. Nurse Educator 12 Credit Program
Fall courses:
NU607 Evidence-Based Teaching Practices
And 3 of the following…
NU667 Practicum III, Nurse Educators in Clinical Practice Settings
Spring courses:
NU612 Transition from Nurse Clinician to Clinical Educator
NU668 Clinical Practicum IV, Nurse Educators in Academic Settings
College of Education and Human Development: (1 or 2 electives)
Instructional Design
Critical/Creative Thinking
Or other UMass CEHD courses here:

12. CNS Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Pharmacology Role of the APN
Advanced Health Assessment
Total of 500 Supervised Clinical Hours
Clinical Practicum I: Acutely ill or Critically ill Patients
Clinical Practicum II: Focus on the CNS Role
CNS Website:

13. Admission Requirements: FNP, AGNP, CNS, Nurse Educator
MS in nursing and BS in nursing or other BS
or BS MS combined degree
3.0 average in graduate education with strong science grades
A professional resume
A professional goal statement of 500 words
A copy of registered nurse license and prior certification
Sealed transcripts from all schools attended
3 letters of professional reference supporting your
Ethics, academics, and clinical ability

14. Applications and Matriculation
Graduate Admissions / Application:
Applications must include sealed transcripts and sealed references
Send application, sealed transcripts, sealed references in one envelope to:
Office of Graduate Admissions, Campus Center
UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston Ma 02125
Fall application deadline is March 15
Spring application deadline is October 1
Summer applications March 15
Include application fee of $60.00
The Graduate Admissions office will notify you of the admissions committee decision.
If accepted, send in your graduate degree deposit and contact the program director
to establish a program of study and arrange for registration for online courses
Our program coordinator is

15. Graduation You’ll receive a diploma after you graduate
You are eligible to register for national certification exams for
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Corp
or the American Nurses Credentialing Center
You must apply online to take these exams
You must submit an official transcript to the certifying
body AANP or AANC from UMass Boston as well as a
transcript form prior MS or DNP in Nursing
You can obtain final transcripts showing that the certificate is
awarded following graduation

16. Program Costs and Fees Course Costs: Fees: Payment Options:
Fees:
Payment Options:

17. Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Mass RN license?
Only if you plan to do clinical in Mass.
Do I need to be admitted to take the pre reqs?
No but priority registration is granted to those admitted to the program
The prerequisites can be taken by any RN enrolled in a MS program.
Can I do clinical in my home state?
Yes, but an agreement must be in place with our school and the agency
This may take up to six to eight weeks, so do not delay
You will then send us the clinical site’s information on the web form we will provide you
The MD, NP, or PA preceptor must be appropriate to your role and area of concentration
You will need 600 hours of clinical if you are in the 21 credit program
and 300 if you are in the 12 credit program
You need clinical clearance to start clinical
Will I need separate liability insurance?
No as the CNHS will cover you under our liability insurance when you are in the
role as student NP.

18. Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take the national NP certifying examination?
All post master’s graduates are eligible to take the certification exam in their field
of concentration.
Can I receive financial aid?
Once admitted you are eligible for aid
Can I apply to the DNP and the Post-Master’s at the same time?
Yes, if you are already an APRN and certified.
See the guidelines here:

19. Contact Us Program Coordinator: Jeffrey.Taylor@umb.edu
Program Director: