Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Certificate

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NY State Program Code: 93115
HEGIS Code: 1203.12
CIP Code: 51.3803

(34 credits)

This advanced nursing practice post-Masters certificate entails in-depth study of adult-health nursing. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skills while exploring the issues and forces within the healthcare delivery system that affect the roles of the advanced practice nurse. Students have opportunities to work with advanced practice nurses and other health professionals in a variety of clinical settings. Through the study of the many facets of physical illness and nursing care, this component prepares students to become nurse practitioners in adult health nursing. The program emphasizes scientific inquiry as a tool for building clinical knowledge and testing the validity of the theoretical assumptions underlying nursing practice.

The admissions criteria listed are minimum requirements. The College of Nursing and Public Health reserves the right to request additional materials from applicants on an as-needed basis.

Spring Semester 1st Year

(3 credits)

NUR (0302) 738 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Credits: 3.00

Summer Semester 1st Year

(6 credits)

NUR (0302) 756 - Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan Credits: 3.00 Online
NUR (0302) 763 - Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan Credits: 3.00 Online

Fall Semester 2nd Year

(6 credits)

NUR (0302) 764 - Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan Credits: 3.00 Didactic
NUR (0302) 755 - Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan Lab Credits: 2.00 Lab
NUR (0302) 539 - Cardiac Diagnostic Essentials for Advanced Nursing Practice Credits: 1.00

Spring Semester 2nd Year

(7 credits)

NUR (0302) 633 - Diagnosis & Management of the Adult Across the Lifespan Credits: 3.00
NUR (0302) 636 - ANP: Adult Health Nursing I Clinical Credits: 2.00 (200 hrs)
NUR (0302) 761 - Advanced Practice Professional Role & Practice Management Credits: 2.00

Fall Semester 3rd Year

(7 credits)

NUR (0302) 638 - Diagnosis & Management of the Adult Across The Lifespan Credits: 3.00
NUR (0302) 646 - ANP: Adult Health Nursing II Clinical Credits: 2.00 (200 hrs)
NUR (0302) 703 - Health Policy for Advanced Practice Nursing Credits: 2.00

Spring Semester 3rd Year

(5 credits)

NUR (0302) 653 - Diagnosis & Management of The Adult Across The Lifespan Credits: 3.00
NUR (0302) 655 - ANP:Adult Health Nursing III Clinical Credits: 2.00 (200 hrs)