Post-Graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate – CTENPG

School of Nursing
Athens Campus (Main Office)
Grover Center E365
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701
740-593-4494
800-560-0144 (toll free)
graduatenursing@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Online

Terms of Entry: Fall only

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Enrollment Eligibility: Current degree-seeking students, Non-degree status

Certificate Overview

The Post-Graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certificate is designed for those who already hold a graduate degree in nursing with certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The program of study includes track-specific content designed to meet the core competencies and clinical hour requirements needed for specialized advanced practice certification eligibility.

Certificate Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

1. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other disciplines as a basis for clinical judgment, clinical reasoning, and innovative evidence-based education and practice.
2. Incorporate evidence-based practice in the delivery of person-centered care to enhance health outcomes and improve health systems
3. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to select and apply principles of population health and advocacy strategies that optimize health outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and populations.
4. Integrate and evaluate evidence-based practice to inform and promote advanced clinical practice.
5. Analyze and apply quality improvement strategies to create a culture of safe, professional nursing practice that optimizes health and protects all.
6. Apply leadership skills as a member of the interprofessional team to optimize the health of individuals, families, and populations within complex healthcare environments.
7. Apply evidence-based, innovative strategies based on organizational and systems policies to enhance value, access, quality, and cost-effectiveness within complex healthcare delivery systems.
8. Integrate information technology systems to drive decision making, healthcare change and interdisciplinary communication in complex healthcare delivery systems
9. Integrate the role of the advanced practice nurse utilizing effective professional communication and presence to promote person-centered care.
10. Contribute to an environment that promotes self-care, personal health, well-being and professional development in a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Opportunities upon Completion

The Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) is an emerging specialty area that focuses on the emergent or acutely ill patient. The Emergency Nurse Practitioner is eligible for national certification and is employed primarily in the emergency or urgent care facility. The ENP builds on the role of the family nurse practitioner but provides the education and clinical expertise to focus on the acutely ill patient. 

Further Information

Link to Program:  https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/graduate/certificates

Admission Requirements

• Awarded Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum grade point average of 3.20 for unconditional admission.
• Statement of professional goals
• Resume or CV
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability to complete graduate-level coursework and practice abilities. A minimum of 2 of these must be from individuals prepared at or above the master’s level. One must be from an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Residents of and evidence of valid, unencumbered RN licensure in an approved state ( https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/nursing/graduate/masters/msn-application-process ).
• A current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• A web-based admission interview with faculty

Pre-Clinical Requirements

• Specified health status/clinical requirements (i.e., immunization status, BLS certification) per the current Graduate Handbook
• Federal and state background checks free from disqualifying offenses
• Evidence of malpractice insurance

International Students

This certificate program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program.

Completion Requirements

Students must complete the following required courses (20 credit hours):