Gerontological Health Curricula - PMC

Separate tracks for:
Students with ANP/FNP/ACNP credential (Accelerated) — 19 credits
Students without NP credential — 30-36 credits

Postmaster's Certificate GNP-MAP PMC(Accelerated) GeriatricNurse Practitioner for ANP/FNP/ACNP students w/license & 1,500 clinical hours in NP care of older adults

Program of study — full time and part-time options

Plan of study	PMC — Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Course	Title	Credits
NRSG 853	Advanced Practice Gerontological Nursing: Transitional Care of Older Adults	4
NRSG 855	Advanced Practice Gerontological Nursing: Mental Health Problems and Health Promotion	4
NRSG 852	Advanced Practice Gerontological Nursing: Physical Health Problems and Health Promotion	5
NRSG 854	Advanced Practicum in Gerontological Nursing	6
	TOTAL for Geriatric Nurse Practitioner PMC	19

Assumes all MSN core courses are satisfied/accepted via GAP analysis. Postmaster's Certificate Gerontological Health PMC for students without NP credential

Program of study — full time and part-time options

Foundation	To be taken unless satisfied by previous MSN coursework
Course #	Title	Credits
NRSG 818	Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses I	3
NRSG 883	Applied Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses	3
NRSG 833	Advanced Assessment Across the Life Span	3
NRSG 882	Advanced Skills Clinical Practicum	2
	TOTAL for Foundation courses	11

Core	Required for all Gerontological PMC students
Course #	Title	Credits
NRSG 853	Advanced Practice Gerontological Nursing: Transitional Care of Older Adults	4
NRSG 855	Advanced Practice Gerontological Nursing: Mental Health Problems and Health Promotion	4
NRSG 852	Advanced Practice Gerontological Nursing: Physical Health Problems and Health Promotion	5
NRSG 854	Advanced Practicum in Gerontological Nursing	6
	TOTAL for Gerontological core PMC courses	19

NP option	Add for Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Course #	Title	Credits
NRSG 888	Primary Health Care of Older Families	6
	ADD for Geriatric NP PMC	6

Assumes all MSN core courses are satisfied/accepted via GAP analysis.

PMC plans of study may vary by student — based on prior MSN courses taken and intended specialty practice. A faculty advisor in your new chosen specialty can provide guidance. For details, talk to a graduate student services representative.