Master of Science in Nursing/(PCNP) Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Specialization

Degree Requirements:

The adult/gerontological nurse practitioner curriculum is an 8-quarter (two year) program that prepares professional nurses as advanced practice nurses to provide direct primary care to individuals and families.

I. Foundation Courses

33 NURS credits, including:

NURS 501 - Advanced Health Assessment and Health Promotion
NURS 502 - Vulnerability, Culture, and Nursing
NURS 504 - Concepts and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 509 - Advanced Nursing Practice Roles and Functions
NURS 510 - Ethical Considerations and Health Policy in Nursing Practice
NURS 514 - Critical Inquiry I
NURS 520 - Epidemiologic Analysis of Populations at Risk
NURS 522 - Advanced Pharmacological Applications for Primary Care
NURS 524 - Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 542 - Pharmacology in Advanced Practice Nursing Seminar (2)
NURS 565 - Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing Care

II. Specialization Area: Adult/Gerontological

35 credits, including:

NURS 521 - Psychosocial Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing
NURS 540 - Multidisciplinary Issues In Aging
NURS 555 - Assessment of Common Geriatric Syndromes
NURS 556 - Geriatric Assessment: Clinical Practicum
NURS 566 - Primary Care of Adults/Older Adults
NURS 567 - Primary Care of Adults/Older Adults Clinical Practicum
NURS 568 - Complex Care Issues of Adults/Older Adults
NURS 569 - Complex Care Issues in Adults/Older Adults: Clinical Practicum
NURS 570 - Transition to Adult/Gerontological Advanced Nursing Practice
NURS 572 - Primary Care Management: Reproductive Health
NURS 575 - Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnosis

NOTE:

B- is the minimum passing grade for specialty courses.

III. Program Synthesis

Choose one of the following:

NURS 594 - Thesis (6 credits)
NURS 599 - Scholarly Project (3 credits)

IV. Optional Elective

NURS 516 - Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care