Student Learning Outcomes
UPON COMPLETION OF THE ADULT-GERONTOLOGY PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM, THE GRADUATE WILL:
- Appraise variants in health, including physiological variations, in a wide range of cultural, racial, ethnic, age and gender groups in a commitment to health of vulnerable populations.
- Incorporate core scientific and ethical principles in advanced nursing practice to adult and geriatric populations.
- Synthesize theoretical, scientific and contemporary clinical knowledge for the assessment and management of both health and illness states of adult and geriatric patients.
- Collaborate with the interprofessional team, individuals, family and caregivers in the development of appropriate interventions for adult and geriatric patients.
- Participate in the design, development, and evaluation of current and evolving health care services to optimize care and outcomes for diverse adult and geriatric patients.
- Evaluate health outcome data using current technologies, information systems, and statistical principles to develop strategies to reduce risks and improve health outcomes of adult and geriatric patients.
- Exert leadership within the profession and within the healthcare system to advocate for change using a systems perspective.
- Employ evidence based practice guidelines to design and implement culturally competent health care for health promotion, health protection, disease prevention and disease management of adult and geriatric patients.
- 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
GRADUATE NURSING RESEARCH AND CORE REQUIREMENTS: 12 CREDITS
- NUR501 Nursing Informatics and Healthcare Technologies (1)
- NUR512 Theoretical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
- NUR602 Qualitative Research (2)
- NUR603 Quantitative Research (2)
- NUR604S Thesis/Project Introductory Seminar (1)
- NUR604 Thesis/Project (3)
NURSE PRACTITIONER SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: 24 CREDITS
- NUR505/NUR505L Advanced Health Assessment for the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (4/0)
- NUR509 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology for the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (3)
- NUR513 Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing (2)
- NUR516 Advanced Pharmacology: For The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (3)
- NUR561/L Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practice I (6/0) (250 hour clinical practicum)
- NUR562/L Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practice II (6/0) (250 hour clinical practicum)
TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 36
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/Project.
Course Sequence
Access the course sequence for the MS, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, from the Nursing Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.
Advanced Certificate Program – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Adult Nurse Practitioner
The post master’s advanced certificate program is designed for those students who have a master’s degree in a clinical area and wish to complete requirements to be eligible to take the adult nurse practitioner certification exam.
The post master’s certificate program prepares qualified nurses to be eligible to sit for the certifying exam and is not a degree-granting program. Admission to the certificate program is granted on a space available basis. The certificate program is designed as a part-time program.
REQUIREMENTS
- NUR505/NUR505L Advanced Health Assessment for the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (4/0)
- NUR509 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology for the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (3)
- NUR512 Theoretical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice (3)
- NUR516 Advanced Pharmacology: For The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (3)
- NUR561/L Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practice I (6/0) (includes 250 hour clinical practicum)
- NUR562/L Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practice II (6/0) (includes 250 hour clinical practicum)
TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS = 25
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
Additional information for graduate Nursing programs: Admissions Requirements; Course Repeats; Time Limitations; Requirements for Graduation – consult the Nursing Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.