Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Post-Graduate Certificate
Hybrid
Course Delivery
27
Total Credits
$893
Credit Hour
1.5 years
Minimum Duration
Program Details
The post-graduate certificate is designed for certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who want to extend their scope of practice to provide broader patient care outside their original area of practice that they studied previously in graduate school. Through five courses, the nursing program prepares professionals to work as Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners with patients age 13 and older in primary care settings. The program is hybrid: courses include online, on-campus, and clinical components.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the post-graduate certificate will be eligible to sit for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
Career Outlook
Students will be prepared to earn certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The program gives Advanced Practice Registered Nurses knowledge and skills to assess and manage the healthcare of adolescents, adults, and older adults.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Kara Schrader
Assistant Professor and Primary Care NP Program Director
Course Information
NUR913 - Health Promotion – Adult-Gerontology (3 Credits)
NUR925 - Clinical Diagnosis and Management I - Adult-Gerontology (6 Credits)
NUR926 - Clinical Diagnosis and Management II - Adult-Gerontology (6 Credits)
NUR927 - Clinical Diagnosis and Management III - Adult-Gerontology (6 Credits)
NUR928 - Clinical Diagnosis and Management IV - Adult-Gerontology (6 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A master's degree
- Hold a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
- A license / certificate required
- Possess a current unrestricted license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in the applicant's state or country and specialty certification. Possess current certification from a U.S. National Certifying Board as an NP, CNS, CRNA or CNM.
- Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
- A written personal statement
- Submit a written essay that addresses the applicant’s career goals and motivations for additional graduate study in the selected area of specialty nursing practice; nurse practitioner, or adult-gerontology clinical nurse.
- 3 letters of recommendation
- The reference letters must be from a source that has direct knowledge of the applicant’s work and educational experience. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
- Complete an admission interview with the college of Nursing faculty. Recommendations for admission are made by the faculty committee to the Dean of the College based on the requirements for admission and the personal interview.
- If the applicant’s native language is not English, the applicant must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum average score of 550, no sub-score below 52 on the paper-based test (PBT). If the applicant completes the Internet-based test (iBT), no sub-score below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub-score below 22 and a minimum average score of 80. Applicants should have all test scores sent from the testing agency directly to the Michigan State University Office of Admissions.
Key Dates
Spring
Application Deadline
October 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$893
$1137
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Details
The post-graduate certificate is designed for certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who want to extend their scope of practice to provide broader patient care outside their original area of practice that they studied previously in graduate school. Through five courses, the nursing program prepares professionals to work as Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners with patients age 13 and older in primary care settings. The program is hybrid: courses include online, on-campus, and clinical components.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the post-graduate certificate will be eligible to sit for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.
Career Outlook
Students will be prepared to earn certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The program gives Advanced Practice Registered Nurses knowledge and skills to assess and manage the healthcare of adolescents, adults, and older adults.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Kara Schrader
Assistant Professor and Primary Care NP Program Director
Course Information
NUR913 - Health Promotion – Adult-Gerontology (3 Credits)
NUR925 - Clinical Diagnosis and Management I - Adult-Gerontology (6 Credits)
NUR926 - Clinical Diagnosis and Management II - Adult-Gerontology (6 Credits)
NUR927 - Clinical Diagnosis and Management III - Adult-Gerontology (6 Credits)
NUR928 - Clinical Diagnosis and Management IV - Adult-Gerontology (6 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A master's degree
- Hold a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
- A license / certificate required
- Possess a current unrestricted license to practice nursing as a registered nurse in the applicant's state or country and specialty certification. Possess current certification from a U.S. National Certifying Board as an NP, CNS, CRNA or CNM.
- Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
- A written personal statement
- Submit a written essay that addresses the applicant’s career goals and motivations for additional graduate study in the selected area of specialty nursing practice; nurse practitioner, or adult-gerontology clinical nurse.
- 3 letters of recommendation
- The reference letters must be from a source that has direct knowledge of the applicant’s work and educational experience. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
- Complete an admission interview with the college of Nursing faculty. Recommendations for admission are made by the faculty committee to the Dean of the College based on the requirements for admission and the personal interview.
- If the applicant’s native language is not English, the applicant must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum average score of 550, no sub-score below 52 on the paper-based test (PBT). If the applicant completes the Internet-based test (iBT), no sub-score below 19 for reading, listening, and speaking; no writing sub-score below 22 and a minimum average score of 80. Applicants should have all test scores sent from the testing agency directly to the Michigan State University Office of Admissions.
Key Dates
Spring
Application Deadline
October 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$893
$1137
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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