Post-Doctoral Certificate in Nursing/Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Certificate Requirements:

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

• NURS 6001 - Advanced Health Assessment: Lab 2 credit hours
• NURS 6004 - Pharmacology for Registered Nurses 3 credit hours
• NURS 6021 - Mental Health in Primary Care and Community: Lab 2 credit hours
• NURS 6022 - Advanced Pharmacological Applications for Primary Care 4 credit hours
• NURS 6024 - Advanced Pathophysiology 4 credit hours
• NURS 6075 - Clinical Reasoning 3 credit hours
• NURS 6121 - Mental Health in Primary Care and Community: Theory 3 credit hours
• NURS 6204 - Management of Gynecologic and Reproductive Health: Theory 3 credit hours
• NURS 6341 - Geriatric Assessment: Clinical Practicum I 5 credit hours
• NURS 6351 - Primary Care of Adults/Older Adults Clinical Practicum II 5 credit hours
• NURS 6360 - Assessment of Common Geriatric Syndromes 3 credit hours
• NURS 6361 - Complex Care Issues of Adults & Older Adults: Clinical Practicum III 5 credit hours
• NURS 6399 - Transition to AGNP Advanced Nursing Practice: Practicum IV 5 credit hours
• NURS 6450 - Primary Care Management I Theory: Acute Problems Across the Age Spectrum 3 credit hours
• NURS 6460 - Primary Care Management II 3 credit hours
• NURS 6907 - DNP Project Internship IV 1 to 4 credit hours

Minimum credits required for certificate: (15 to 77)