Post-master’s certificate

General Information

The School of Nursing is currently admitting to three concentrations:

• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner

The Post Master’s Certificate Program has a two-part application process:

1. The NursingCAS Application ($70 fee)
2. VCU Supplemental Information Application ($70 fee)

Both applications open September 22 and close December 1 and must be submitted by the deadline for admissions consideration, No exceptions!

Application Checklist 

Please note: To be eligible for the Spring 2021 or Spring 2022 cohorts,  students must have completed three separate comprehensive graduate-level courses in: advanced pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, and advanced pharmacology, and must have a master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing at the time of application. These courses are not required for admission into the Fall 2021 cohort.

• Create and complete the NursingCAS Application
• Complete the VCU Supplemental Information Application (instructions located in NursingCAS)
• Submit a full non-refundable payment for the NursingCAS and VCU Supplemental Information Application
• Regularly monitor your email to follow up on issues such as transcripts and reference delays
• You may be required to submit a transcript and syllabi for a gap analysis to determine your individualized plan of study.
• No GRE Required!

 Required Documents (instructions located in NursingCAS)

• All documents must be submitted to NursingCAS
  • Official Transcripts (must include all colleges or universities previously attended)
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement Essays
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • RN License
  • TOEFL/IELTS Test Score (if applicable)