Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Admission Requirements

• A master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program and a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) or doctor of philosophy (PhD) in nursing
• Completion of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and advanced health assessment within the last five (5) years
• A current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in North Carolina
• If adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP) or family nurse practitioner (FNP), current approval to practice

Retention Standards

• Good academic standing in accordance with graduate school guidelines
• A minimum grade of “B” must be earned in clinical courses before progression to subsequent clinical courses

Core - 15-28 s.h.

• NURS 6612 - Advanced Nursing Practice with Families in Primary Healthcare
• NURS 8114 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Primary Care of Adults
• NURS 8115 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Reproductive Healthcare
• NURS 8118 - Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum I: Primary Care of Adults
• NURS 8121 - Advanced Practice Nursing: Care of Older Adults
• NURS 8122 - Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum II: Care of Older Adults with Acute and Chronic Illnesses
• NURS 8123 - Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum III: Specialty Care of Adults and Geriatrics
• NURS 8124 - Advanced Practice Nursing Practicum IV: Primary Care Clinical Residency

Note:

The DNP program director will review student transcripts and professional experiences in comparison to the program requirements to determine the appropriate plans of study.  All students will be required to complete a terminal program assessment as advised by the program director in the final semester.