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

Programme overview

Prepares nurses to provide primary care to adults and adolescents over 13, assessing, diagnosing and managing common acute and chronic conditions and promoting disease prevention. Online/hybrid with several 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

Primary care assessment, diagnosis and management for adult and older adult populations with supervised clinical practice.

Career pathways

Graduates work in medical offices, ambulatory care facilities, community clinics and veterans' hospitals.

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Application information

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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