Graduate Programs Links

Post-Master's Certification in Nursing

NKU offers several online degree and certificate programs at the masters and post-masters level.

Master of Science in Nursing
This program equips professional nurses to assume advanced leadership and clinical positions in a health-care facility. Tracks include Administration, Education and Nurse Practitioner.  (Accepting Fall and Spring).

Post-Masters Certification
Post-master’s certification programs are available to students who have an earned an MSN degree and seek specialized knowledge and skills as a nurse practitioner or nurse administrator. (Accepting Fall and Spring).

Nurse Practitioner Advancement
These online courses allow opportunities for nurse practitioners to gain an additional specialty focus such as Adult to Family Nurse Practitioner, or Women's Health to Adult Practitioner. Visit the admissions webpage. (Accepting Fall, Spring and Summer).

Admissions Process

If you are interested in applying for admission to one of NKU's Online Graduate Nursing Programs, please follow the steps below.

1. Complete the Graduate Application for Admission at http://apply.nku.edu/. Submit the online form with a $25 non-refundable application fee by the following application deadlines:

Fall: February 1 (MSN, Post-MSN and NP Advancement Studies)

Spring: October 15 (MSN, Post-MSN and NP Advancement Studies)

Summer: February 1 (NP Advancement Studies only)

If you experience problems or have questions regarding the online application, please contact the Office of Graduate Programs at 859-572-6364 or email gradprog@nku.edu.

2.  Request official transcripts from all institutions attended to be mailed directly to NKU, Office of Graduate Programs, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099.

The Office of Graduate Programs will notify you within two weeks of your completed aplication. Please contact the Graduate Programs Office at (859) 572-1555 or Email gradprog@nku.edu with questions regarding the status of your application.