Students who successfully complete the Master of Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees are eligible to sit for certification in their chosen area of study.
| Specialty | Certification Exam Eligibility |
| Adult & Women's Primary Care NP |
Adult NP (ANCC), Women's Health Care NP (NCC) |
| Adult Older Adult NP |
Adult NP, Gerontological NP (both ANCC) |
| Adult Acute Care NP |
Adult NP, Acute Care NP (both ANCC) |
| Advanced Practice Community Health Systems |
Community Health Nursing (ANCC) |
| Advanced Practice Specialist |
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AACN), Advanced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (ONCC) |
| Nurse-Midwifery |
Certified Nurse Midwives (ACNM) |
| Family NP |
Family NP (ANCC) |
| Infectious Disease Adult NP, Infectious Disease & Infection Nurse Specialist |
Infectious Disease Adult NP (AACN), Infectious Disease & Infection NS (CNS) |
| Neonatal NP |
Neonatal NP (NCC) |
| Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist |
Neonatal CNS (AACN) |
| Rural ANP |
Adult NP (ANCC) |
| Pediatric NP |
Adult NP (ANCC) |
| Pediatric NP (Pediatric Nurse Certification Board) |
| Psychiatric Mental Health NP* |
Psychiatric Mental Health NP (ANCC) |
*Graduates are eligible for the exam once they fulfill minimum practice/clinical hour requirements after completing their degree program.