Hospice and Palliative Care Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency    
2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements    
3. ​​Application Process 

Additional Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited nursing program institution
• An unencumbered current license to practice nursing in the State of Florida

Additional Application Process Information:

To learn about the application process, and to access the application, please review our application process. In addition to the application forms and official transcripts, an applicant must submit the following items to the program:

• A curriculum vitae
• State of Interest
• Copy of active health care license
• Letter of Reference from a Clinical Colleague

*Note: Applications will be reviewed, and students will be accepted until the maximum capacity for the graduate certificate program has been reached.

Curriculum Requirements (18 Credit Hours Minimum)

• This program consists of (3) required didactic courses that have 1-4 simulation activities (online and/or in person) to enhance classroom learning. (9 Credit Hours):

   

• NGR 6010 Goals of Care/Crucial Conversations Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6070 Hospice and Palliative Approach to Symptom Management Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6476 Hospice and Palliative Approach to Pain Management Credit Hours: 3

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  The program also consists of (3) required clinical courses to optimize course skills and to meet the eligibility requirements for the certification examination for hospice and palliative care. (9 Credit Hours):

   

• NGR 6010L Goals of Care/Crucial Conversations Clinical Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6070L Hospice and Palliative Approach to Symptom Management Clinical Credit Hours: 3
• NGR 6476L Hospice and Palliative Approach to Pain Management Clinical Credit Hours: 3

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.