2015-2016 Graduate Catalog
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Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate |
The Post-Master’s Certificate as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioneris designed for master’s prepared nurses, seeking specialization as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care (AGNP). The certificate program builds on previous learning, integrating the knowledge and skills germane to the AGNP who will provide holistic, patient-centered primary care to individuals across the adult age spectrum from adolescence to older adults. The course of study for the post-master’s students, with 31 credits of the AGNP core and specialty courses, has the same student learning outcomes previously listed for the Master of Science Degree, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Track, and is offered in a part-time format. Advanced Pharmacology ( NUR 607 ), Advanced Pathophysiology ( NUR 611 ) and Advanced Physical Assessment ( NUR 612 ) taken for the first Master’s degree will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Required Courses: 31 Credits
The Post-Master’s Certificate as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioneris designed for master’s prepared nurses, seeking specialization as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care (AGNP). The certificate program builds on previous learning, integrating the knowledge and skills germane to the AGNP who will provide holistic, patient-centered primary care to individuals across the adult age spectrum from adolescence to older adults. The course of study for the post-master’s students, with 31 credits of the AGNP core and specialty courses, has the same program outcomes previously listed for the Master of Science Degree, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Track, and is offered in a part-time format.
- NUR 607 Advanced Pharmacology 3 Credits
- NUR 611 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 Credits
- NUR 612 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning 4 Credits
- NUR 640 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I 7 Credits
- NUR 641 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II 7 Credits
- NUR 642 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Synthesis Practicum 7 Credits