Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate

The post-master's Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate prepares nurses who already have received a master's degree in nursing for positions as Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners.

Program Objectives

• Analyze social, economic, ethical, cultural, legal and political issues influencing nursing practice and health care in a global context.
• Collaborate with leaders in nursing and other disciplines to improve the quality of professional nursing practice and the healthcare system.
• Develop and implement leadership, management and teaching strategies for the improvement of health and healthcare.
• Develop practice models of evidence-based nursing practice incorporating nursing research.
• Influence health and public policy to improve the health of communities.
• Participate in lifelong learning activities.
• Participate in research and disseminate research findings through presentation and publication.
• Synthesize advanced knowledge from the sciences, humanities and nursing theories to support advanced nursing practice.
• Plan, evaluate and implement the delivery of health care using critical thinking skills.
• Practice in an advanced nursing role.

The program is 19 credit hours and includes up to 660 hours of clinical practice.

Total Credit Hours Required: 19 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Master's Degree

This program prepares students for state-regulated professional licensure or certification. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate program.

Program Prerequisites

• BSN and MSN degree from an accredited institution.
• Undergraduate Statistics course.
• Licensure as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the State of Florida.
• Students must demonstrate successful completion of the following courses prior to admission to a primary care nurse practitioner track:
  • NGR 5638 - Health Promotion 3 Credit Hours

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

• Complete all of the following
  • Complete the following:
    • NGR6334 - Women's Health for APNs (2)
    • NGR6201 - Adult I Primary Care (3)
    • NGR6240L - Adult I Clinical for APNs (3)
    • NGR6263 - Gerontologic Care for APNs (3)
    • NGR6263L - Gerontologic Care Clinical for NPs (2)
    • NGR6202L - Adult II Primary Care Clinical (3)
    • NGR6248L - Family Nurse Practitioner/Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Practice Practicum (3)
  • The following courses include clinical hours: NGR 6240L - Adult I Clinical for APNs (180 clinical hours) NGR 6202L – Adult II Primary Care Clinical (180 clinical hours) NGR 6263L - Gerontologic Care Clinical for NPs (120 clinical hours) NGR 6248L - Family Nurse Practitioner/Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Practice Practicum (180 clinical hours)

Grand Total Credits: 19

Application Requirements

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