The Certificate Programs offered at Mount Carmel College of Nursing include:
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate - starting Summer Session
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate - starting Summer Session
- Nursing Administration Certificate - starting Fall Semester
- Nursing Education Certificate - starting Spring Semester
Completion of a Certificate Program takes approximately one to two years. The Certificate Program Plan of Study is dependent on previous graduate coursework, and some courses may be waived. However, all students must successfully complete specialty track coursework and maintain a 3.0 GPA to earn a certificate in any program.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
The Department of Education requires all institutions to disclose required gainful employment information using a standard disclosure template issued by the Secretary of Education. Providing all of the required gainful employment disclosures in this manner allows easy comparison of program related information. For information about post master’s graduate certificate completion rates, median debt of students who have completed the program and other important information, follow the links below.
Admission Criteria
Nursing Administration
Nursing Education
The admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education include having a:
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MS or MSN) from an accredited program – accreditation by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) [formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Current unrestricted Ohio RN license or eligibility for Ohio RN licensure
- A cumulative graduate level grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Application Materials:
- Completed application
- $30 application fee
- Official transcripts, both graduate and undergraduate, mailed directly to Mount Carmel College of Nursing Admissions Office
- One page (typed) statement of purpose, written by the applicant, that outlines the applicant’s goals and objectives for the pursuit of graduate studies in this specialty track
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Official TOEFL scores: applies to students for whom English is not the native language; minimum required TOEFL score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 79-80 (Internet based); TOEFL scores are valid two years from the test date. To learn more about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl
Application Deadlines:
Admission applications for the Graduate Certificate for Nursing Administration and Nursing Education are accepted for Fall Semester or Spring Semesters. The deadline for applications can be found by clicking here.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
The admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner are the same as the Master’s Degree program admission:
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MS or MSN) from an accredited program – accreditation by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) [formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)] or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- A cumulative graduate level grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Current unrestricted Ohio RN license or eligibility for Ohio RN licensure
- For Nurse Practitioner tracks: face-to-face or phone interview for qualified applicants (at the discretion of the Practitioner faculty)
- For Family Nurse Practitioner track: one year of recent clinical experience is recommended
- For Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track: two years of ICU clinical experience within the last five years is recommended
Application Materials:
- Completed application
- $30 application fee
- Official transcripts, both graduate and undergraduate, mailed directly to Mount Carmel College of Nursing Admissions Office
- One page (typed) statement of purpose, written by the applicant, that outlines the applicant’s goals and objectives for the pursuit of graduate studies
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Official TOEFL scores: applies to students for whom English is not the native language; minimum required TOEFL score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 79-80 (Internet based); TOEFL scores are valid two years from the test date. To learn more about the TOEFL, visit www.ets.org/toefl
Application Deadline:
Admission applications for the Graduate Certificate for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner are accepted for Fall Semester only. The deadline for applications can be found by clicking here.
Transfer Credit
The institution makes no promises to prospective students regarding the acceptance of credit awarded by examination or credit for transfer until an evaluation has been conducted. MCCN refrains from the transcription of credit from other institutions that it does not apply to its own programs.
Technology Proficiency Requirement
All entering Mount Carmel students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of computer and Internet competency (Technology Proficiency). Students must have the ability to:
- Log onto the Internet and other applications with a user ID and password.
- Use a search engine on the Internet.
- Use the Library databases to retrieve articles.
- Receive, send, and reply to email.
- Develop, file, revise, edit, and print Microsoft Word documents.
- Attach documents/files to email messages and/or assignments.
- Follow and participate in an online discussion or chat.
The Technology Proficiency is an independent self-study online exercise.
- A new student enrolled in any on-line course must complete the Technology Proficiency prior to the start of the first course.
- A new student enrolled exclusively in onsite courses must complete the Technology Proficiency by the end of week 8 of the first semester of enrollment.
- A new student will not be permitted to enroll for the second semester until successful completion of the Technology Proficiency requirement.
- For additional assistance or computer help sessions, contact the Office of Academic Support Services.
Progression
Students in the Certificate tracks are expected to adhere to the College policies and procedures in the Graduate Catalog-Handbook.
Completion
In order to qualify for a Certificate of Completion, candidates must complete all the following requirements. A student deficient in any area risks not receiving his/her certificate until the requirement is complete.
- Complete all academic requirements.
- Program completion within 5 years of date of first enrollment
- Complete all required coursework with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA.
- Fulfill all financial obligations to Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
- Complete the student exit survey and interview with the Dean of the Graduate Program
- Complete a Financial Aid Exit Interview sent from the Director of Financial Aid if the graduate student received Federal Stafford Loans.
- Complete a Business Affairs Exit Interview with the Director of Business Affairs if the graduate student received an institutional loan from MCCN during the program of study.
- Fulfill all financial and library obligations to Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
Graduate Certificate Program Curriculum
When completing the preceptored practicum, students must meet the compliance requirements of all agencies.
