Post-Master's Certificate Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Vanderbilt University

Programme overview

Prepares nurses with a master's degree to manage acute and chronically ill adults, including older patients, in hospital or specialised clinic settings. Offered online/hybrid with some in-person sessions.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 4 to 5 full-time semesters (part-time plans available) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (spring also for some specialties) | Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Nursing theory, evidence-based practice, pathophysiology and management of acute, critical and clinically complex patient problems, with 630 hours of clinical practice.

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Entry requirements

Applies to Vanderbilt School of Nursing master's and post-master's certificate applicants: a master's degree in nursing (MN, MSN, MS in Nursing) and a registered nurse with an unencumbered RN license from an ACEN or CCNE accredited school. Statistics is a prerequisite. A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended. Three reference letters, official transcripts, a statement of purpose reflecting interest in one specialty and a $75 application fee. Standardized test scores are not required. Each specialty director plans an individualised program of study after a gap analysis of prior coursework and experience. International students needing an F-1 or J-1 visa cannot be admitted because the programs have a significant online component.

Intake: Fall (spring also for some specialties)

Duration: 4 to 5 full-time semesters (part-time plans available)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.nursing.vanderbilt.edu/portal/apply

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