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

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

The purpose of the post-master’s certificate program is to enable registered nurses who hold a master degree in another nursing specialty area to gain the knowledge and skills required for certification as an adult health-gerontology nurse practitioner. Core courses required for students in their original master degree nursing program will be evaluated for equivalency to the required post-master’s certificate courses. Past education and experience will be evaluated to determine which required core courses may be waived because of equivalency with GSU courses. Completion of the certificate program will enable the certificate holder to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners’ examination for adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner.

 

Required Core Courses (may be exempted if previous coursework is deemed equivalent):

Nurs 7310: Advanced Pathophysiological Concepts in Nursing –Part I  - 3

Nurs 7320: Advanced Pathophysiological Concepts in Nursing –Part II  - 3

Nurs 7500: Advanced Health Assessment  - 3

Nurs 7550: Pharmacology for the Advanced Practice Nurse  - 3

Nurs 7940: Advanced Professional Nurse Practice Issues  - 2

CNHP 7800: Interprofessional Collaboration for Advanced Practice  - 3

 

Required Specialty Courses:  Nurse Practitioner                                                                                                    

Nurs 7340: Common Health Problems of Adults (180 clinical hours)  - 10

Nurs 7080: Ambulatory Care of Women for Advanced Practice Nurses (140 clinical hours)  - 6

Nurs 7360: Senior Practicum for the Advanced Practice Nurse (180 clinical hours)  - 4

Nurs 7010: Gerontological Nursing  - 3