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Graduate Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The purpose of the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certificate is to prepare individuals with a Master’s degree or higher in nursing seeking additional certification as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The curriculum includes the didactic and clinical courses required for application of the NP role and required for certification.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Nurse Practitioner Role with Healthy Individuals and Families, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum I, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum II.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have a master’s degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution. In addition, undergraduate chemistry and statistics are required. Students need to submit three recommendations, a goal statement, and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended .

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