Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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Focused clinical practice prepares the Adult Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary care  as an advanced practice nurse to adult-gerontology patients. Adult Nurse Practitioners emphasize health care management, health care promotion, and disease prevention. Graduates of the program will earn a master’s degree and are eligible to sit for national certification examinations.

Online format
The 40-credit Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program is held online*. Required clinical hours are completed in an approved location where students reside.
 

*Residency Requirement

An on-site residency is required for students enrolled in NSG 500: Advanced Health Assessment. All students in clinical courses may be required to complete an on-site Residency. During Residency, direct supervision and evaluation of the student will be completed by CRNP faculty at their designated clinical practice sites. On-site visits may be provided by CRNP clinical faculty  as an alternative with students in a local commuting area.

• NSG 506         Advanced Practice in Adult-Gerontology Clinical I             
• NSG 515         Advanced Practice in Adult-Gerontology Clinical II      

Post-Graduate Certificate Program
An Adult Nurse Practitioner certificate program is available for advanced practice nurses who have earned a master’s degree. Students seeking this certification will complete the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner curriculum. A review of official transcripts will determine a student’s course of study.
 

• Master’s or Doctoral degree with a major in nursing from a program approved by either The National League for Nursing (NLN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Current Registered nurse license.
• Two years of recent professional experience in nursing
• Personal interview
• Completed application for admission to graduate Studies, including academic transcripts
• Two letters of reference from health care professionals attesting to the candidate’s clinical expertise
• Statement of professional goals
 

Course of Study

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Curriculum