Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency

2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements

3. Application Process

In addition to the University Admission Requirements, this Certificate requires the following:

1. Contact the Graduate Certificate Director if you have any questions.
2. A  M.S.N. or D.N.P. in Nursing from an accredited university, and maintain certification in another advanced practice specialty. Validation of coursework in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment is required within 10 years.
3. Advanced Practice Nurse Certification, and 
4. Current licensure in the State of Florida

And please submit the following with the Application Forms:

• Official transcripts
• A resume
• Letter of Intent
• Two letters of recommendation. Optimally, the reference letters will be from a clinical supervisor and a healthcare provider (APRN, PA, or MD). 

 Here’s what you’ll need to complete as part of the AGACNP curriculum:

• NGR 6210 Clinical Management of the Acutely Ill Adult Credit Hours: 4
• NGR 6210L Clinical Management of the Acutely Ill Adult Clinical Credit Hours: 3 (180 Clinical Hours)
• NGR 6232 Clinical Management of Acute and Critically Ill Adults and Older Adults Credit Hours: 4
• NGR 6232L Clinical Management of Acute and Critically Ill Adults and Older Adults Clinical Credit Hours: 3 (180 Clinical Hours)
• NGR 6211 Acute Care of Adults and Older Adults: Special Topics Credit Hours: 4
• NGR 6211L Acute Care of Adults and Older Adults: Special Topics Clinical Credit Hours: 3 (180 Clinical Hours)

This graduate certificate is offered as a non-degree seeking program. Students enrolled in the certificate are not eligible for federal financial aid. Please contact the USF Office of Financial Aid with questions regarding available funding options.

• Program Time Limit: All requirements for the graduate certificate must be completed within five (5) years of admission.
• For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.