Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Gerontological Primary Care Specialization

Certificate Requirements:

Individuals holding a master’s degree in nursing may complete curriculum requirements to become eligible for certification as a gerontological nurse practitioner. Credit requirements are based on previous course work and are reviewed on an individual basis.

I. Foundation Courses

Up to 17 NURS credits drawn from the following:

NURS 501 - Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion 4
NURS 509 - Advanced Nursing Practice Roles and Functions 3
NURS 520 - Epidemiologic Analysis of Populations at Risk 4
NURS 522 - Advanced Pharmacological Applications for Primary Care 3
NURS 524 - Advanced Pathophysiology 3

II. Specialization Area

3 credits, including:

NURS 521 - Psychosocial Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing 3
NURS 540 - Multidisciplinary Issues In Aging 3
NURS 555 - Assessment of Common Geriatric Syndromes 3
NURS 556 - Geriatric Assessment: Clinical Practicum 3
NURS 566 - Primary Care of Older Adults 3
NURS 567 - Primary Care of Older Adults Clinical Practicum 3
NURS 568 - Complex Care Issues of Older Adults 3
NURS 569 - Complex Care Issues in Older Adults: Clinical Practicum 3
NURS 570 - Transition to Gerontological Advanced Nursing Practice 6
NURS 575 - Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis 2

Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Gerontological Primary Care Specialization

Certificate Requirements:

I. Foundation Courses

II. Specialization Area

Minimum credits required for certificate: (32 to 49)