Master of Science in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Student Learning Outcomes

UPON COMPLETION OF THE ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE  CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM, THE GRADUATE WILL:

1. Appraise variants in health, including physiological variations, in a wide range of cultural, racial,  ethnic, age, and gender groups in a commitment to the health of vulnerable populations. 

2. Incorporate core scientific and ethical principles in advanced nursing practice to acute adult and  geriatric populations. 

3. Synthesize theoretical, scientific and contemporary clinical knowledge for the assessment and  management of both health and illness states for the adult geriatric patients in acute care settings. 

4. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, individuals, family, and caregivers in the development of appropriate interventions for the adult geriatric patients in acute care settings. 

5. Participate in the design, development, and evaluation of current and evolving acute care health care  services to optimize care and outcomes for diverse adult, acute and geriatric patients. 

6. Evaluate health outcome data using current technologies, information systems, and statistical  principles to develop strategies to reduce risks and improve acute care health outcomes of adult and  geriatric patients. 

7. Exert leadership within the profession and within the healthcare system to advocate for change using  a systems perspective 

8. Employ evidence-based practice guidelines to design and implement culturally competent health  care for health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and disease management of the adult  geriatric patient in acute care settings. 

9. Contribute to professional nursing through evidence-based nursing practice, professional  engagement, and service to the profession and the community disseminating scholarly work and  through evidence-based practice. 

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

  • The post master certificate program is designed for those nurses who have a master degree in a clinical area and wish to complete requirements in order to be eligible to take the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner certification exam.
  • Criteria for admission to the certificate program are as follows:
    • Possession of a masters degree in a clinical area of nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
    • License to practice as a registered professional nurse in New York State
    • One year medical-surgical clinical experience (or equivalent)
    • Students can submit a letter of intent and/or letters of recommendation to strengthen their application.
    • Interview with the nursing faculty
    • Submission of a resume summarizing professional activities and completed continuing education