I have been a registered nurse since l987 with a variety of experiences including pediatrics, adult medicine, ICU, and home health care.  Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000, I have been employed as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 2 years.

I was having a difficult time finding employment in my specialty and I felt that having a family certificate would broaden my opportunities especially in the rural setting which I prefer to practice.

Having had experiences as a registered nurse in many fields, I chose the family certification option/post masters program.

Slippery Rock's program appealed to me because of the location and  reasonable tuition.  This particular program was highly recommended by many of my colleagues.  I have found the staff of all three campuses to be very helpful and supportive of my career and educational needs.

I feel I am much more marketable having both pediatric and family certifications.  I would highly recommend this program to all nurse practitioners who have a specialization and want to enhance their career.