Post Master's Certificates

Overview                                                                 School of Nursing Fact Sheet

Post-Master's Certificates provide nurses with Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) degrees an opportunity to acquire specialized skills that may not have been offered in their master's degree programs. These programs are only offered online and range from 24 to 33 credits. Choose from the four programs on the left navigation for more information about each program.

Most of the post-master's certificate programs prepare nurses for formal certification by professional organizations; however, it is the students' responsibility to ensure that certification criteria are met.

The Synergy Model

A cutting edge conceptual framework

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Synergy Model for patient care strengthens the competencies nurses need to provide sage passage for patients and their families through the health care environment. the Duquesne University School of Nursing is one of the first to integrate this conceptual framework into undergraduate and graduate course work.