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Certificate Programs

Health care is constantly evolving. Enhancing or updating your knowledge and competencies can expand your professional opportunities. You’ll take courses taught by Loyola faculty and participate in advanced practice clinical experiences. 

Post-Graduate Certificate Programs

The post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certificate programs prepare APRNs in a selected role and population, with the option of a specialty focus, by building on previous DNP education. The student works with the program director to develop an individual plan of study.

FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Care for individuals and families throughout their lives. Learn more.

Kate Myczek, DNP, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC
kmyczek@luc.edu

 

ADULT-GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER

Learn to treat chronic conditions in a wide-range of patients, from adolescents to older adults. Learn More.

Kimberley Reschke, DNP, APRN, NP-C
kreschke@luc.edu

WOMEN'S HEALTH/GENDER RELATED NURSE PRACTITIONER

Develop expertise in reproductive, women's, and gender health. Learn more.

Kristin Gianelis, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, MSCP, PMH-C, CNE

kgianelis@luc.edu 

ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER

Gain the competencies and knowledge to treat adult patients with conditions ranging from acute to critical. Learn more.

Vicki Bacidore, DNP, APN, ACNP-BC, CEN, TNS
vbacido@luc.edu

Admission

Application deadlines: 

  • Fall: July 1
  • Spring: December 1

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If you have questions about our programs or application requirements, please send us an email. You can also schedule an appointment with us to learn more. 

Tuition and Financial Aid

The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable.