Post Master’s Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview

This post-master's certificate program offers two tracks: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. Students complete core courses in advanced clinical pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment, along with track-specific practicums. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for national certification and state licensure as Advanced Practice Nurses, enabling them to provide primary care in various healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

Post Master's Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner

Required Courses

Post Masters Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner in Core Curriculum

• NURS 505 Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• NURS 540 Pharmacology/Prescriptive Practice (3 credits)
• NURS 530 Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
• NURS 661: Primary Care I: Prevention and Education (3 credits)
• NURS 662: Primary Care II: Diagnosis and Management (4 credits)
• NURS 645 Advanced Practice Nursing Seminar (3 credits)
• NURS 699: Clinical Skills Competency Intensive (1 credit)
• NURS 701: Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Systems (3 credits)
• NURS 705: Nursing Informatics (3 credits)

Family Nurse Practitioner Track

• NURS 635 Primary Care- Pediatrics (3 credits)
• NURS 684: Practicum: Primary Care Across the Lifespan I (4 credits)
• NURS 685: Practicum: Primary Care – Pediatric and Maternal Health (4 credits)
• NURS 686: Practicum: Primary Care Across the Lifespan II (4 credits)

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track

• NURS 674: Practicum: Primary Care Adult Gerontology I (4 credits)

Careers:

• Independent primary care practice as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in various settings such as clinics, physician offices, and hospitals.
• Eligibility for national certification from the American Nurses' Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• State Board of Nursing licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN).