Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master of Science Certificate
The Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Post Master's certificate program is a program of study which prepares the student with a Master of Science Degree in Nursing for entry into Advanced Practice as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The program of study prepares the student to be employed as an advanced practice registered nurse in a variety of primary care settings serving adults. Upon successful completion of the post-master's certificate program, the student will be prepared to take the American Nurse Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners national certification examination for Advanced Practice – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
This program requires Immersion Weekends, which provide in-person opportunities for hands-on learning, skills demonstration and assessment, and interaction with faculty and peers. These weekends are scheduled once per semester with students notified of the date prior to the start of the term.
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.000
Complete the following:
A minimum grade of B is required on all coursework.
| NUR-550 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NUR-560 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 4 |
| NUR-570 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR-580 | Evaluation of Adult/Gerontology Health for the Advanced Practice Nurse | 4 |
| NUR-650 | Primary Care for Adult/Geriatric Patient I | 4 |
| NUR-660 | Primary Care for Adult/Geriatric Patient II | 4 |
| NUR-670 | Advanced Practice Nurse as Community Health Leader | 4 |
| NUR-750 | Professional Seminar/Capstone | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Program Outcomes
At the completion of the Master of Nursing Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program and the Post-Master of Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate program, the graduate will:
- Actively engage in collaborative relationships for the purpose of advancing healthcare by promoting high-quality, cost-effective, holistic advanced nursing practice in diverse settings within health systems and the communities.
- Use evidence-based interventions, informatics, and educational strategies to promote, restore, maintain, and provide safe delivery of health care that is comprehensive and holistic.
- Demonstrate exemplary clinical reasoning skills as well as practical and theoretical knowledge in clinical practice.
- Synthesize knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate patient care and education as well as guide research.
- Integrate theory and practice through reflection, research translation, implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership.
- Promote practice and education strategies that are respectful of diversity and are based on knowledge of the policies and political issues that influence the outcomes of care.
- Acquire advanced knowledge and skills in a specialized area of nursing in order to plan and initiate change in the delivery of population focused healthcare.
- Incorporate a commitment to life-long learning and competency in a specific advanced practice level functional role in nursing.
See Graduation Requirements
The student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are met satisfactorily. This documentation is provided as an advising tool and should not be considered a contract between a student and Keuka College. The College reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.
See Graduation Requirements
The student is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all degree requirements are met satisfactorily. This documentation is provided as an advising tool and should not be considered a contract between a student and Keuka College. The College reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.
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