Post-Graduate Certificates
A post-graduate certificate option is available in all majors for nurses with a previous PhD or a DNP from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. At this time, we are only accepting Texas and New Mexico residents.
The amount of coursework required for the post-graduate APRN certificates (CNS and NP roles) and other roles is determined by a gap analysis of previously-completed course work in your Master's of Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree, when the course work was completed, and Texas Board of Nursing (BON) requirements.
Admission Requirements
Completed online application that includes:
• One official transcript from all colleges and universities attended with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) from the baccalaureate nursing program. (International transcripts should be sent with an evaluation from a transcript credentialing service.)
• Resume or curriculum vita
• Personal statement-should demonstrate written communications skills, not be more than 2 pages double spaced and should address specific personal, academic and/or professional strengths and/or accomplishments and how these qualify you as a strong candidate for the Post-Graduate APRN Certificate Program, and why you are interested in a post-graduate certificate from TCU.
• Three professional references (should be from a supervisor, previous faculty, or other professional reference)
• BSN from an accredited school or university
• PhD or a DNP from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program
- Current unencumbered licensure in the state of Texas or the state in which practicum coursework will occur. *At this time, we are only accepting Texas and New Mexico residents for the CNS and NP programs.
• Current CPR certification of American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider and immunization history that meets DFW Hospital Council requirements.
• Applicants for whom English is a second language: a score of at least a 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and a score of 6 on the institutional version of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) within the past two years.
Acceptable results from a drug screening test and a criminal background check within the 30 days prior to beginning practicum coursework. Screening tests and background checks must be completed by TCU Nursing approved vendors.
All submitted materials become the property of TCU.
If accepted, a $250 non-refundable deposit is due with a completed the Intent to Enroll form to hold your position. The $250 deposit will be applied to your student account after successful completion of your second semester.
Upon admission, students must present satisfactory evidence of the following:
1. Immunizations:
• Tetanus/diphtheria (TD): Must have DTaP if the immunization is more than two years old.
• Measles: Those born since Jan. 1, 1957, must have two doses since 12 months of age. The doses must be at least 30 days apart.
• Mumps: Those born since Jan. 1, 1957, must have two doses since 12 months of age. The doses must be at least 30 days apart.
• Rubella: Those born since Jan. 1, 1957, must have two doses since 12 months of age. The doses must be at least 30 days apart.
• Hepatitis B: The completed three-dose series must be received before contact with clients in practica.
• Varicella (chickenpox): All practicum students must document evidence of immunity to varicella. This requirement may be met by either: 1) documentation of varicella immunization (immunization for adolescents and adults is a series of two doses 4-8 weeks apart); or 2) positive varicella titer.
• Annual seasonal and other recommended influenza vaccination or declination forms on file.
2. Current health insurance coverage.
3. Current certification of American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider.
4. Negative TB skin test (two-step method), Quanti-FERON-TB Gold Plus, or negative chest x-ray within the last 12 months (provided annually).