Master of Science in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Student Learning Outcomes

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Requirements

1. GRADUATE NURSING RESEARCH AND CORE REQUIREMENTS: 12 CREDITS

  • NUR501 Nursing Informatics (1)
  • NUR512 Nursing Theoretical Foundations (3)
  • NUR602 Qualitative Research (2)
  • NUR603 Quantitative Research (2)
  • NUR604S Thesis Introductory Seminar (1)
  • NUR-604 Thesis with Acute Care Focus (3)

2. SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ACUTE CARE GERONTOLOGY PROGRAM: 26 CREDITS

  • NUR505/L Advanced Health Assessment (4)
  • NUR509 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
  • NUR513 Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing (2)
  • NUR516 Advanced Pharmacology (3)
  • NUR550/L Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Patholophysiology and Practicum I/Lab (6,0)
  • NUR551/L Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Pathophysiology and Practicum II/Lab (6,0)
  • NUR630/L Acute Care Preceptorship/Lab (2,0)

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 38 CREDITS

THESIS/PROJECT

Students must complete either a Thesis or Project.  The first credit will be completed in NUR604S Thesis Introductory Seminar; the remaining 3 credits will be completed in NUR604 Thesis. The course may be completed over multiple terms of enrollment. A total of 4 credits are required for completion of the Thesis.

Advanced Certificate Program – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Requirements

  • NUR505/L Advanced Health Assessment/Acute Care (4)
  • NUR509 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
  • NUR512 Nursing Theoretical Foundations (3)
  • NUR516 Advanced Pharmacology (3)
  • NUR550/L Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Pathophysiology and Practicum I/Lab (6,0)
  • NUR551/L Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Pathophysiology and Practicum II/Lab (6,0)
  • NUR630/L Acute Care Preceptorship/Lab (2,0)

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS = 27 CREDITS

Certificate: Admission Requirements

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