Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Nursing, Certificate
Program Overview
This Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate program prepares nurses with a master's degree for advanced practice in acute and complex care settings. Focused on gerontology acute care, it offers flexible online coursework, immersive skills training, and clinical rotations, preparing graduates for national certification and diverse career opportunities in healthcare.
Program Outline
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Nursing, Certificate | University of South Carolina
Degree Overview:
This certificate program is designed for nurses who already hold a master's degree in nursing. It provides advanced practice preparation to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage patients in acute and complex care settings. The program focuses on providing direct patient management in a variety of acute care settings, including critical care, trauma, cardiology, pulmonary, nephrology, gastroenterology, and surgery.
Objectives:
- Prepare nurses for professional work in various acute care settings.
- Specialize in the high-demand field of gerontology acute care.
- Expand healthcare team roles through innovative skills training.
- Offer flexible online coursework for working professionals.
- Provide clinical rotations to demonstrate advanced nursing practice.
Careers:
- Potential Careers:
- Hospitalist
- Cardiologist
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist
- Palliative Care and Hospice Specialist
- Workplace Settings:
- Hospital Inpatient
- Outpatient Private Practice
- Long-Term Acute Care
- Urgent Care
Other:
- Program Highlights:
- Nursing Specialization: Focuses on gerontology acute care.
- Immersive Learning: Includes two-day skills immersion training.
- Schedule Flexibility: Offers convenient online coursework.
- Practice Care: Requires clinical rotations.
- Building Skills:
- Manage Complex Patients: Providing expert care using advanced diagnostics and treatment modalities.
- Intercultural Competence: Developing communication and collaboration skills across cultures.
- Decision-making Expertise: Applying critical thinking and analytical skills for effective decisions.
- Advanced Degrees:
- Doctorate Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Nursing Practice, D.N.P. (College of Nursing)
- USC Environment:
- Fosters a robust environment for education, mentorship, and leadership.
- Provides advisors and professors who value student success.
