A post master’s certificate (PMC), also referred to as a “post-graduate” certificate, is designed for nurses who hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and seek additional certification in a separate field.

Herzing University offers several post master’s certificates for MSN-prepared nurses looking to transition in or out of clinical-based practice:

• AGACNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (program length: 20 months)
• AGPCNP - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (program length: 20 months)
• FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner certificate (program length: 16-20 months)
• NE - Nursing Education certificate (program length: 8 months)
• NLA - Nursing Leadership & Administration (program length: 8 months)
• PMHNP: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate (program length: 20 months)

A post master’s certificate from Herzing University provides the education, training, and practical experience you need to take the next big step in your nursing career.

While Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) often work together in collaboration in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, their roles and responsibilities are very different. Learn more about the biggest differences between practical nurses (LPN/LVN) and registered nurses (RN).