Master’s Program - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

Master’s Program - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

This advanced practice nursing option focuses on the preparation of registered nurses who can function in the role of a primary care nurse practitioner. The program emphasizes excellence in practice, research, critical thinking, inquiry, and leadership.  The curriculum consists of a minimum of 48 semester hours of study. Full-time and part-time study may be selected. Each student’s program of study will be planned at the time of admission.  Students will be advised of any curricular changes at that time. Graduates of the Adult Health-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner option are employed in a variety of ambulatory and primary care, and specialty setting, and are eligible for certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

 

Required Core Courses
NURS 7315 - Advanced Pathophysiological Concepts Across the Lifespan	3
NURS 7330 - Diagnostic Reasoning and Procedures	2
NURS 7500 - Advanced Health Assessment	3
NURS 7550 - Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse	3
NURS 7600 - The Culture of Healthcare	3
NURS 7940 - Advanced Professional Nurse Practice Issues	2
NURS 7950 - Theoretical Foundations and Research Methods for Advanced Practice Nursing	3
CNHP 7800 - Interprofessional Collaboration for Advanced Practice	3
Required Specialty Courses
NURS 7340 - Common Health Problems of Adults (180 required clinical hours)	10
NURS 7080 - Ambulatory Care of Women for Advanced Practice Nurses (140 required clinical hours)	6
NURS 7360 - Senior Practicum for the Advanced Practice Nurse (180 required clinical hours)	4
NURS 7010 - Gerontological Nursing	3
Elective	3
Total Hours: 48