Post-Baccalaureate Palliative Care

The post-baccalaureate certificate program is designed for those nurses who wish to attain expertise in palliative care.

Criteria for admission to the certificate program are as follows:

  1. Possession of a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited (NLNAC and/or CCNE) program.
  2. License to practice as a registered professional nurse.
  3. One year medical surgical clinical experience (or equivalent).
  4. Three letters of recommendation.
  5. Interview with the nursing faculty.
  6. Submission of a resume summarizing professional activities and completed nursing education.

The post-baccalaureate certificate program is not a degree-granting program, and is designed as a part-time program. Students who pursue the post-baccalaureate certificate have the option of continuing in the program to complete the requirements for the Master of Science in Palliative Care.

The following courses are required for the post-baccalaureate certificate in palliative care nursing:

  Credit hours
Foundations of Palliative Care 1
Ethical Dilemmas in Palliative Care 2
Care for the Caregiver 1
Palliative Care Management I 6
Palliative Care Management II 6
TOTAL 16

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