College of Nursing

Post-Master's Certificates

Xavier offers a variety of certificates to extend your career.

Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate - Online

Experienced registered nurses with an MSN from a regionally-accredited college or university and CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC) accreditation who are interested in becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner are eligible to apply for this post-master’s certificate program. 

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Forensic Nursing Post-Master's Certificate - Online

Xavier’s online Post-Master’s Certificate in Forensic Nursing provides experienced nurses with advanced-level preparation in the principles of forensic nursing. At the completion of this 15-credit-hour certificate program, you’ll be prepared for legal matters which deal with patients ranging from issues such as sexual assault to patients needing intense clinical care. .

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Nursing Education Post-Master's Certificate - Online

Nurses who choose the Post-Master’s Certificate in Education are provided with advanced level preparation in the principles of education. At the completion of this program nurses are prepared to use their advanced knowledge and clinical experience to assume professional leadership roles that encompass all educational settings as nurse educators, consultants, staff educators, clinical nursing faculty, and continuing education providers. 

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