Advanced practice nurses who already hold a master's degree in one specialty area of practice and wish to be prepared in an additional specialty are eligible for the Additional Specialty Certificate program. Plans of study are individually developed based on students' previous course work. They are prepared to sit for certification examinations in any of the specialties offered at the school.
Specialization at the master's level prepares students to sit for certification examinations in the following areas:
- Adult Health Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Family Health Nursing
- Gerontological Nursing
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Pediatric Health Nursing
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Nurse Anesthesia*
- Women's Health Nursing
Sample Curriculum
Each student's plan of study is individualized, but for many the required courses might include*:
Term I - Fall/Spring
- Specialty Theory I (3)
- Specialty Practice I (6)
Term II - Fall/Spring
- Specialty Theory II (3)
- Specialty Practice II (6)
Specialty practice courses require 500-600 hours of practice during the year and prerequisite courses must be completed.
*Please reference the Nurse Anesthesia Additional Specialty Certificate Plan of Study, or contact Susan Emery for details at 617-552-6844, or susan.emery@bc.edu.