The adult-gerontology acute-care nurse practitioner program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced-practice roles as clinical experts, managers, educators, and consultants. The program offers advanced study with a major focus on clinical experience. Nurses who possess a Master of Science are eligible for the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in this specialization.
Please visit Bouvé College Learning Outcomes for the specific student learning outcomes for this program.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Core Requirements
A grade of B or higher is required in each course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theory | ||
| NRSG 6220 | Nursing Management: Acute Episodic Illness | 3 |
| NRSG 6221 | Nursing Management: Critical and Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NRSG 6241 | Acute-Care Concepts in Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Practicum | ||
| NRSG 6420 | Adult-Gerontology Acute-Care Nursing Practicum 1 | 2 |
| NRSG 6421 | Adult-Gerontology Acute-Care Nursing Practicum 2 | 4 |
| NRSG 6422 | Adult-Gerontology Acute-Care Nursing Practicum 3 | 4 |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 5 semester hours in the following subject area: | 5 | |
NRSG | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
24 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required