Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
MSN Degree in Adult Gerontology Primary Care
At South University, our online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Specialization in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program may help you continue your professional growth and sharpen your nursing skills. As part of our MSN degree programs, this program is designed to prepare you to exercise advanced leadership, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills as an adult gerontological nurse practitioner. You’ll focus on caring for elderly at-risk and vulnerable populations while building expertise in preventing, diagnosing, and treating common health problems with evidence-based practice.
National certification is available upon program completion through the national certifying bodies (ANCC; AANP)*.
The South University College of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree program meets the core competencies for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner as outlined by the National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF).
*South University does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to South University.
South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Fully online programs can have a ground clinical or practicum experience.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at South University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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*Clinical, practicum, and externship requirements exist in certain programs and require field experiences. Learning formats may not be flexible.
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