Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Program Overview

La Salle University's Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program is an online program that prepares nurses to care for adults and older adults in various settings. The program focuses on gerontology, helping nurses prevent, diagnose, and treat common health problems experienced by this population. Graduates are prepared for nurse practitioner certification exams and can pursue careers in ambulatory care centers, community clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program - La Salle University

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate program is an online program designed to equip nurses with the skills to care for adults and older adults in various settings.
Focusing on gerontology, the program helps nurses prevent, diagnose, and treat common health problems experienced by this population.
• Objectives:
• Develop expertise in gerontology
• Learn to prevent, diagnose, and treat common health problems
• Manage healthcare for adult and older adult patients
• Prepare for nurse practitioner certification exams
• Description: This program combines online instruction with real-world application and prepares graduates for various settings like hospital-based outpatient clinics, private practices, public clinics, and specialty practices.

Outline:

• Content: Gerontology-focused curriculum covering health concerns for young adults, adults, and older adults, with specific emphasis on at-risk and vulnerable populations.
• Structure:
• Online delivery
• Focus on real-world application
• Curriculum aligns with requirements for nurse practitioner certification exams
• Modules:
• NUR 615 – Family System Concepts for Primary Care:
Explores theoretical perspectives on individuals within family systems, focusing on vulnerable populations.
• NUR 617 – Advanced Pharmacology: Covers the actions and effects of drugs across different lifespan stages.
• Faculty: Experienced faculty dedicated to preparing nurses as leaders in practice, service, scholarship, and education.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
• Ambulatory care centers
• Community clinics
• Home care
• Internal medicine offices
• Long-term care facilities
• Potential Salary: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an average salary of $118,000 annually for nurse practitioners.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• La Salle University's nursing program focuses on educating professionals to be leaders in multiple aspects of the field, contributing to the overall well-being of communities.