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Program Overview
This program is for students who have completed a graduate degree and are certified as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Student who pursue the AGCNS graduate certificate will be prepared as expert clinicians to provide direct patient care from wellness through acute care with a focus on complex and vulnerable adult and older adult populations. The AGCNS student will also be prepared to influence care outcomes by acting as a resource and providing expert consultation for nursing staff and other health professionals by implementing evidence-based practice initiatives to support improvements in health care delivery systems.
Graduate AG CNS Certificate Courses
|
Course Number |
Course Title |
Total Credit hours (didactic + clinical credit) |
Didactic credits |
Clinical credit & clinical hours |
|
N8400 |
Adult & Geriatric Primary Care I |
3.5 |
2 |
1.5 (90 hrs) |
|
N8410 |
Adult & Geriatric Primary Care II |
3.5 |
2 |
1.5 (90 hrs) |
|
N8540 |
Advanced Diagnostics & Reasoning I |
3.5 |
2 |
1.5 (90 hrs) |
|
N8710 |
Clinical Management of Acute & Critical Care Problems |
3.5 |
2 |
1.5 (90 hrs) |
|
N8720 |
Symptom Management of Acute & Chronic Illness |
3.5 |
2 |
1.5 (90 hrs) |
|
N8920 |
Quality, Safety, & Performance Outcomes |
3 |
2 |
1 (60 hrs) |
|
N8980 |
Advanced Clinical Nursing Practicum |
2 |
0 |
2 (120 hs) |
|
Total |
22.5 |
12 |
10.5 (630 hrs) |
|