Post-graduate nursing certificates

You’ve been busy since you earned your MSN. But are you realizing there are one or two more areas where you’d like to excel? Concordia University’s Certificate after Graduate Education in Nursing (CAGE) program is perfect for current nurses seeking to add to their current list of qualifications. Our post-graduate program options allow us to individualize a program just for you, so you can add the nursing emphasis that's right for your next career move.

Credits35
Cost Per Credit$840
Sample Careers
  • Registered Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Program Overview
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Why not enjoy a program tailored expressly to your educational needs? Our CAGE program offers two options for licensure/certification: family nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. Most classes are offered online, with full- or part-time options available, which makes it easier for you to pursue your professional goals with minimum disruption to your life. Most importantly, our courses are built on a Christian foundation, giving you the spiritual support you need as you shine Christ’s light in your nursing career.

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What to Expect

With Concordia’s CAGE program, you’re getting the outstanding education you need, driven by Christian principles. We’re here to work with you, and we’re ready to tailor our program to fit your needs. Our expert clinical faculty bring current practice to both the classroom and clinical setting. Don’t wait. Get the clinical emphasis that you’ve been wanting.

Please note: International students (those who were educated outside of the U.S. and/or require an F1 visa) are not eligible for this fully online program.

Concentrations / Specializations
The program offers two options: Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Licensure / Certifications
States have established standards of practice for the nursing profession. While at the present time, we cannot provide a particular state’s educational requirements for licensing, we can assure you that we will provide you with the contact information for the state Board of Nursing for the state in which you are doing study. We are currently not accepting new students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, Tennessee Texas, or Wyoming. Additionally, Washington D.C. students are required to do clinicals in Virginia. Concordia University of Wisconsin is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for the MSN/FNP and MSN/AGPCNP program tracks. For more information, please go to Nursing Commission’s website at: https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission/NursingPrograms.aspx

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