Post-Master’s Certificate, APN Applicant

Program Overview

This program offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a focus on Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) or Women's Health (WHNP). It includes advanced practice core courses, population-specific coursework, and a synthesis seminar. Students may receive credit for previous coursework based on their master's degree and grades.

Program Outline

Outline:

Courses Waived based on earned master’s degree in nursing

• NGR 5110 Theory Application & Advanced Role Development in Nursing (3)
• NGR 5810 Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice (3)

Total:

6

Courses credited from previous master’s program based on grade of >B and within five (5) years

• NGR 5141 Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
• NGR 5742 Role APN Health Prom & Dis Prevention (3)
• NGR 6891 Health Policy and Nursing (3)

Total:

9

Advanced Practice Core

• NGR 5003C Advanced Health Assessment Theory (3)
• NGR 5003L Advanced Health Assessment Practicum (1)
• NGR 5172 Advanced Pharmacology (3)

Total:

7

• Individual assessment of classes and education will determine if courses are needed or waived.

Population Foci:Adult Gerontology Primary Care Track (AGPCNP)

• NGR 5209 Clinical Mgmt Of Older Adults (3)
• NGR 6201 Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span I (3)
• NGR 6201L Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span Practicum I (3)
• NGR 6202 Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span II (3)
• NGR 6202L Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span Practicum II (4)
• NGR 6291 Special Issues Across Adult Life Span (3)
• NGR 6700 APRN Synthesis Seminar (2)

Total:

21

OR

Women’s Health (WHNP)

• NGR 5209 Clinical Mgmt Of Older Adults (3)
• NGR 6291 Special Issues Across Adult Life Span (3)
• NGR 6201 Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span I (3)
• NGR 6201L Primary Care For Adults Across The Life Span Practicum I (3)
• NGR 6347 Advanced Women’s Health Theory (3)
• NGR 6347L Advanced Women’s Health Practicum (3)
• NGR 6700 APRN Synthesis Seminar (2)