Nursing Continuing Professional Development

Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, strives to provide the highest quality of continuing education for registered nurses, nurse practitioners and other healthcare providers. Our students come from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences. Yet they share a dedication to this noble profession, and they continually seek to enhance their ability to impact the health & wellness of others. The caring philosophy of our college is evident throughout our curriculum, which has been designed to fit your schedule and your life.  

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• Teaching/Learning Grounded in Caring Science Certificate
• Compassionate Care of Older Adults at Risk for or Experiencing Dementia Certificate
• Telehealth Certificate Course
• Telemetry/Progressive Care Certificate

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider NCE 50-696.

For any questions or concerns regarding Dermatology certificate, please contact Joseph Lotito at lotitoj@health.fau.edu; for all other inquiries, please contact nurhelp@health.fau.edu.

Post Graduate Certificate (PGC) Programs

Applicants holding an earned Master of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited program may apply to the following Post Graduate Certificate (PGC) Programs:

• Nursing Administration and Financial Leadership
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)*
• Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)*
• Nurse Educator
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner*

*The Psychiatric Mental Health, Family and Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner PGC have limited access.

The PGC programs of study may vary based on the student's Masters concentration curriculum. The PGC is not a degree; it is a certificate issued upon completion of the program. Advanced Nursing Practice Grounded in Caring, NGR 6110, is required of all PGC students regardless of the track. Any applicant for a PGC must meet with the Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs or designee for initial advisement and program planning.

Admission Requirements for Post Graduate Certificate Programs:

• Earned M.S. degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program.
• Minimum graduate program GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Résumé or CV.
• A written essay describing the student's philosophy of nursing.
• One letter of recommendation.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Florida or current RN multistate licensure that includes Florida.
• Complete background check.
• An interview and onsite writing sample may be required.

Non-Degree Graduate Courses

Graduate Non-degree applications are accepted for those who wish to begin nursing classes but have not formally applied for admission. Class registration is on a space available basis and the College of Nursing permits no more than 9 credit hours of non-degree courses to go towards a degree-earning program.  Students enrolling in non-degree graduate courses must have a Bachelor's degree in nursing.

The courses available to non-degree students are:

• NGR 6110 Advanced Nursing Practice Grounded in Caring
• NGR 6141 Advanced Pathophysiology*
• NGR 6811 Philosophical & Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice Roles
• NGR 6812 Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
• NGR 6891 Advanced Nursing Practice: Leadership, Policy & Finance

Non-degree registration and semester start dates for classes are posted on the Registrar's academic calendar  here.

* For applicants who intend to seek a degree in the future, please check concentration course sequence before enrolling in non-degree courses.

Non-Degree Registration Procedure

Steps to obtain approval for registration: (click on links for documents) 

• Step 1: A  non-degree application - mailed or delivered in person. The non-degree application requires a $30.00 application fee in check or money order (ONLY) submitted with the forms. 
• Step 2: The non-degree residency/instruction form  Residency Form. Students must complete residency through this portal. 
• Step 3:  Required Immunization Form  must be faxed, mailed, or delivered in person to Student Health Services (not registrar). Please visit Students Health Services.
• Step 4: After Step 1-3 is complete, email the respective registration contacts (below) to obtain authorization to register for the section that you choose.  Include your Z numberand the CRN number for the section you are choosing.  See Departmental Course Schedule for section availability.
• For general non-degree request: contact  lotitoj@health.fau.edu, 561-297-1109
• Non-degree students are only allowed to register just prior to the start of each term.
• For registration questions, please call  561-297-1109