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College of Nursing

College of Nursing at Union

Post-Graduate Certificate Nurse Practitioner Track

As the profession of nursing continues to expand its role in the area of advanced practice nursing, Union University offers a post graduate nursing education curriculum for professional nurses to gain an academic preparation as a Nurse Practitioner.

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track: The curriculum focuses on the management of mental health disorders across the lifespan.
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Track: The curriculum focuses on the management of acute management, chronic management, and health promotion of patients across the lifespan.

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Program Offerings and Deadlines

  • Admits once per year - Fall Semester starts in August each year.
  • Rolling Admissions: Applicants may be interviewed after one of the following deadlines:
    • Priority deadline: Oct. 1
    • Second priority deadline: Dec. 1
    • Final deadline: April 1
    All documents, transcripts, and references must be received before one may be considered for an interview. The application cycle for the Fall 2025 cohort opens on Aug. 8, 2024.

2025-2026 Tuition Rates

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Admissions

Admission Criteria

It is the policy of the graduate program of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Union University that all students applying for admissions meet the criteria as stated below:

  1. Have an unencumbered Tennessee or compact state RN licensure at the time of the application deadline.
  2. Previously earned Master of Science in Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited, and state approved nursing program
    1. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences PGC-NP program does not accept/transfer credits from courses taken on a pass/fail basis. All courses completed from other institutions prior to admission must adhere to the numerical GPA scale to meet the admission requirements.
    2. Applicants that have a prior degree from an institution that has a grading system of Pass/Fail will be reviewed on an individual basis by the program chair for possible acceptance.
  3. Last 60 hours GPA 3.0
  4. Cumulative science GPA (Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, statistics) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred
  5. Completion of the Nursing CAS application process, and other supplemental applications, which will include:
    1. 3 references (1 professional colleague, 1 professor, 1 supervisor)
    2. Personal Statement
    3. Official transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions
  6. Union University College of Nursing application with $50 application fee
  7. If you are not a U.S. citizen, an international application must be completed and submitted with the Union University graduate supplemental application.
    1. All international transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluating agency found at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services' website: https://naces.org
    2. All international students must hold a permanent residence visa for acceptance to the PGC-NP program.
  8. Interviews will be conducted at the discretion of the chair of the NP program.
Admissions Contact

Nursing Admisssions, nursingadmissions@uu.edu, 731-661-5028, Fax: 731-661-5504

Admissions Checklist
  1. Application: All non-traditional nursing students must complete the NursingCAS application. After submitting your application in NursingCAS, you'll receive an email within 24 hours containing instructions to access your Union Enrollment Status Page. This page will have a link to the Supplemental Application and will provide updates throughout the enrollment process. It is important to submit your NursingCAS application at least 3–4 days before the deadline to ensure you have ample time to complete and submit your Supplemental Application on time. Incomplete and unverified applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. If you should have questions about your NursingCAS application please feel free to contact them: (Phone: 617-612-2880 Email: nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org)
    *We strongly recommend checking your personal application page on the NursingCAS application portal to monitor the successful transmission of your transcripts and recommendations. Our admissions staff will also be working with you to ensure application completion.
  2. Read and sign the Community Values Statement and Standards of Admissions. Both signed pages must be received by the College of Nursing Admissions. (part of Supplemental Application)
  3. Application Fee: The Union University application fee is $50 and is non-refundable. You will be prompted to pay this fee after filling out the Supplemental Application. The NursingCAS application fee is $80 and is non-refundable. You have the option to pay online via the NursingCAS website.
  4. Transcripts: Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be submitted directly through NursingCAS. Please do not send transcripts for non-traditional nursing programs to Undergraduate Admissions. Transcripts must be received by NursingCAS in a sealed envelope from all previous academic institutions attended. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be sent to:
    • NursingCAS
      P.O. Box 9201
      Watertown, MA 02471
  5. Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of professional/academic reference specifying the applicant's capabilities for graduate study to include one letter of reference from the current supervisor. Letter of Recommendation forms are a part of the NursingCAS Application.
  6. Personal Statement: Please upload a statement of professional goals to the NursingCAS application. Topics to be included are:
    • Why you wish to become a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, or Nurse Administrator/Leader
    • What you plan to do with this degree, including long term goals
    • How you have prepared for success in this program
  7. Please provide proof of the items below by uploading to NursingCAS:
    • Proof of BSN or MSN degree completion, if applicable.
    • Proof of current RN Licensure (and advanced practice nursing, if applicable).
    • Proof of advanced practice nursing certification, if applicable.
    • Proof of Undergraduate Statistics.
    • Submission of Curriculum Vitae.
    • Proof of Nurse Practitioner Certification (if applicable)
  8. Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission. All application documents must be received prior to the application deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
  9. If you are not a U.S. citizen, an international application must be completed and submitted with the MSN application. All international transcripts must be evaluated by an accredited evaluating agency found at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services' website: naces.org
  10. Applicants from a country where the native language is not English may be required to show proof of English proficiency with scores no lower than 105 on the DuoLingo English Proficiency test. In addition, students must provide WES evaluations of transcripts.

Curriculum Models

Demonstrate evidence in earned MSN degree or complete the following MSN courses
Course Name Credit Hours
NUR 515 Advanced Nursing Statistics for the Health Sciences 3
NUR 526 Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice 2
NUR 533 Advanced Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice 3
NUR 523 Clinical Prevention and Population Health 2
NUR 545 Health Systems and Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice 2
NUR 516 Informatics and Healthcare 3
NUR 559 Role Development and Collaborative Strategies in Advanced Nursing Practice 2
Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Fall I
*NUR 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3
*BIO 500 Advanced Pathophysiology 2
*NUR 622 Advanced Pharmacology 3
Spring I
NUR 547 Primary Care of Family: Health Promotion (160 clinical hours) 4
Summer I
*NUR 600 Primary Care Provider Procedures 2
NUR 617 Primary Care of the Family: Pediatric and Women's Health (160 clinical hours) 4
Fall II
NUR 639 Primary Care of the Family: Acute and Chronic Management (160 clinical hours) 4
NUR 650 Specialty Focus Practicum (80 clinical hours) 2
*NUR 558 Transitions to Advanced Practice Nursing 2
Total Credit Hours 26
Total Clinical Hours 560

*If taken previously, these courses will be evaluated by the Registrar to determine whether or not the student needs to retake them at Union University.

Psychiatric Mental Health Track
Fall I
*NUR 544 Advanced Health Assessment 3
*BIO 500 Advanced Pathophysiology 2
NUR 566 Models and Theories for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 2
*NUR 622 Advanced Pharmacology 3
Spring I
NUR 651 Mental Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Across the Lifespan (160 clinical hours) 4
NUR 652 Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan 3
Summer I
NUR 653 Management of Acute and Chronic Mental Health Disorders: Children and Adolescents (160 hours) 4
Fall II
NUR 654 Management of Acute and Chronic Disorders Mental Health Disorders: Adults (160 clinical hours) 4
NUR 650 Specialty Focus Practicum (80 clinical hours) 2
*NUR 558 Transitions to Advanced Practice Nursing 2
Total Credit Hours 29
Total Clinical Hours 560

*If taken previously, these courses will be evaluated by the Registrar to determine whether or not the student needs to retake them at Union University.