Certificates

Specialty Certificates

Cardiology, Endocrinology, HIV, Oncology, Orthopedics, Palliative Care, Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health, Veterans Health Care, and Nursing Education

Individuals currently enrolled in one of the nurse practitioner majors of the Duke University School of Nursing MSN or DNP Program who are interested in a specialty certificate in cardiology, endocrinology, HIV care, oncology, orthopedics, palliative care, pediatric behavioral and mental health, or veterans health care must complete and submit the Add a Specialty form.

Certified nurse practitioners or individuals who are currently nurse practitioner students at other colleges or universities may apply for enrollment in the cardiology, endocrinology, HIV care, oncology, palliative care, or orthopedics specialty certificate studies. Other licensed health care providers (physician assistants, MDs) with a master’s or higher degree from a nationally accredited institution also may apply for enrollment in the HIV specialty certificate studies as non-degree students.

Applicants must submit the specialty certificate student application in accordance with the application deadlines set forth on the School of Nursing website. Enrollment decisions will be made by course instructors on a space-available basis.

Professional Certificates

Executive Leadership Specialty Certificate

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Executive Leadership Specialty provides seasoned nurse leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to lead complex and changing organizations and health care systems. The Certificate is open to registered nurses with a DNP degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing school and have five or more years of experience in a leadership role. Information about the Executive Leadership Specialty Certificate can be found here.

Health Informatics Certificate

The Health Informatics Certificate provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in clinical information systems, strategic planning, project management, and a variety of technologies. Knowledge builds on concepts of data-information-knowledge meta-structures and incorporates systems lifecycle planning and expert clinical domain modeling. This certificate is available to those to those with at least one year of health-related work experience who have a bachelor’s or graduate degree.

Nursing Education Certificate

The Certificate in Nursing Education prepares graduate students and nurses for teaching in schools of nursing, health care systems, and other settings. The Certificate is open to registered nurses who possess a master’s or DNP degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing school, a PhD or other doctoral degree, or are enrolled in a master’s, DNP, or PhD program. To apply for the Certificate in Nursing Education, if you are not a current student, visit the Apply Now page and select MSN (select Specialty Certificate once you’ve created a profile).