Masters in Nursing
Adult, Family, Gerontological, and Women's HealthPrimary Care Specialty

Adult, Family, Gerontological, and Women's Health Primary Care Specialty

The Adult, Family, Gerontological, and Women's Health Primary Care specialty is designed to prepare nurse practitioners to meet the primary care needs of diverse populations throughout the life span. The curriculum focuses on the diverse health care needs of clients served in a multitude of settings. Each client is viewed in relation to his or her self-described family and community. This curriculum integrates research, clinical practice, and policy to prepare nurse practitioners as leaders in the provision of primary care.

Adult Nurse Practitioner Track

The Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) track offers the opportunity to integrate physical and psychosocial assessment, health promotion, and disease management skills into family-centered nursing practice in the care of adults and adolescents. On completion of the Adult Nurse Practitioner track, students are eligible for ANP Certification through the American Nurses' Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

A Post Master's Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate option is also available.

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP), Adult and Gerontolotical Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Primary Care Specialty
ANP Year One
Fall Semester
525a	Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice		2.0
529a	Statistics for Clinical Nursing Research		2.0
533a	Advanced Pathophysiology		3.0
550a	Clinical Applications for Advanced Health Assessment		.4
554a	Advanced Physical Assessment		3.1
557a	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
	Total Semester Credits		12.5
Spring Semester
525b	Praxis Seminar		1.0
556b	Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Women's Health, Gerontological, & Oncology Nurse Practioners		4.5
557b	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
559b	Adult Development: A Life Span Perspective		1.0
641b	Primary Care of Adolescents		1.5
895a	Clinical Pharmacology		2.0
	Total Semester Credits		12.0
ANP Year Two
Fall Semester
717a	Contexts of Care		2.0
721a	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
756a	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		4.5
757a	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
897a	Specialty Care Clinical Pharmacology		1.0
	Total Semester Credits		9.5
Spring Semester
721b	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
756b	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological, & Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners		4.5
757b	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
849b	Family Patterns and Systems Relevant to Health Care		1.5
	Total Semester Credits		8.0
	TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS		42.0

** Required course offered in alternate years.

 

Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Track

The Adult and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (A/GNP) Track prepares graduates to deliver primary care to adolescents, adults, and older adults in a variety of health care settings. This track builds on the strengths of the Adult Nurse Practitioner Track and the Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Track. Graduates are eligible for ANP and GNP certifications through the American Nurses' Credentialing Center and for ANP through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP), Adult and Gerontolotical Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Primary Care Specialty
AGNP Year One
Fall Semester
525a	Research Methods for Clinical Nursing Research		2.0
529a	Statistics for Clinical Nursing Research		2.0
533a	Advanced Pathophysiology		3.0
550a	Clinical Applications for Advanced Health Assessment		.4
554a	Advanced Physical Assessment		3.1
557a	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
723a	Concepts and Principles of Aging		1.5
	Total Semester Credits		14.0
Spring Semester
525b	Praxis Seminar		1.0
555b	Common Health Problems of the Older Adult		3.0
556b	Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Women's Health, Gerontological, & Oncology Nurse Practioners		5.8
557b	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
559b	Adult Development: A Life Span Perspective		1.0
641b	Primary Care of Adolescents		1.5
895a	Clinical Pharmacology		2.0
	Total Semester Credits	16.3
AGNP Year Two
Fall Semester
717a	Contexts of Care		2.0
721a	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
752a	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		5.8
757a	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
897	Speciality Care Clinical Pharmacology		1.0
	Total Semester Credits		10.8
Spring Semester
721b	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
756b	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		5.8
757b	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
849b	Family Patterns and Systems Relevant to Health Care		1.5
853b	Specialty Didactic: The Gerontological Client/Mental Health and Aging		2.0
	Total Semester Credits	11.3
	TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS		52.4

 

Family Nurse Practitioner Track

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track emphasizes the primary care of adults, adolescents, and children within the context of family-centered care. It builds on the Adult Nurse Practitioner track with the addition of didactic and clinical courses focused on the primary health care of children. On completion of the Family Nurse Practitioner track, students are eligible for FNP Certification through the American Nurses' Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP), Adult and Gerontolotical Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Primary Care Specialty
FNP Year One
Fall Semester
525a	Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice		2.0
529a	Statistics for Clinical Nursing Research		2.0
533a	Advanced Pathophysiology		3.0
550a	Clinical Applications for Advanced Health Assessment		.4
554a	Advanced Physical Assessment		3.1
557a	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
633a	Health Promotion in Infants & Children		2.0
637a	Child Development		1.5
	Total Semester Credits		16.0
Spring Semester
525b	Praxis Seminar		1.0
556b	Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Women's Health, Gerontological & Oncology Nurse Practioners		5.8
557b	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
559b	Adult Development: A Life Span Perspective		1.0
635b	Management of Common Pediatric Problems		2.0
641b	Primary Care of Adolescents		1.5
895b	Clinical Pharmacology		2.0
	Total Semester Credits		15.3
FNP Year Two
Fall Semester
717a	Contexts of Care		2.0
721a	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
756a	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		5.8
757a	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
833a	Advanced Management of Pediatric Problems in the Primary Care Setting		2.0
897b	Specialty Care Clinical Pharmacology		1.0
	Total Semester Credits		12.8
Spring Semester
721b	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
756b	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		5.8
757b	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
833b	Advanced Management of Pediatric Problems in the Primary Care Setting		2.0
849b	Family Patterns and Systems Relevant to Health Care		1.5
	Total Semester Credits	11.3
	TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS		55.4

 

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Track

The Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) track is designed to prepare students in primary care management of both common and complex problems in the elderly. On completion of the Gerontological Nurse Practitioner track, students are eligible for GNP Certification through the American Nurses' Credentialing Center.

A Post Master's Gerontological Nurse Practitioner option is also available.

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP), Adult and Gerontolotical Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Primary Care Specialty
GNP Year One
Fall Semester
525a	Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice		2.0
529a	Statistics for Clinical Nursing Research		2.0
533a	Advanced Pathophysiology		3.0
550a	Clinical Applications for Advanced Health Assessment		.4
554a	Advanced Physical Assessment		3.1
557a	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
723a	Concepts and Principles of Aging		1.5
	Total Semester Credits		14.0
Spring Semester
525b	Praxis Seminar		1.0
555b	Common Health Problems of the Older Adult		3.0
556b	Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Women's Health, Gerontological & Oncology Nurse Practioners		4.5
557b	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
895a	Clinical Pharmacology		2.0
	Total Semester Credits		12.5
GNP Year Two
Fall Semester
717a	Contexts of Care		2.0
721a	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
756a	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		4.5
757a	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
897a	Speciality Care Clinical Pharmacology		1.0
	Total Semester Credits		9.5
Spring Semester
721b	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
756b	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		4.5
757b	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
853b	Specialty Didactic: The Gerontological Client/Mental Health and Aging		2.0
	Total Semester Credits	8.5
	TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS		44.5

 

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Track

The Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) track prepares graduates to be generalists in the primary care of adults with an emphasis on the particular health care needs of women. This multidimensional educational program explores the care of women across the life span. Health promotion and acute and chronic illness are studied within a holistic, developmental focus. The effects of gender on women's lives, health, and health care access are emphasized. Students also explore health policy's impact on women, as well as the role women have played in shaping health policy. Courses concentrate on the application of physiologic, developmental, psychosocial, and cultural theories to the advanced clinical decision making that affects women and their health. Clinical experiences are provided in varied settings. On completion of the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner track, students are eligible for Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification through the American Nurses' Credentialing Center, and for Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Certification through the National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties.

The course plans for part-time study can be obtained from the Student Affairs Office.

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP), Adult and Gerontolotical Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Primary Care Specialty
WHNP Year One
Fall Semester
525a	Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice		2.0
529a	Statistics for Clinical Nursing Research		2.0
533a	Advanced Pathophysiology		3.0
550a	Clinical Applications for Advanced Health Assessment		.4
554a	Advanced Physical Assessment		3.1
557a	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
580a	Well Woman Care & GYN		5.0
	Total Semester Credits		17.5
Spring Semester
525b	Praxis Seminar		1.0
556b	Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Women's Health, Gerontological & Oncology Nurse Practioners		3.2
557b	Primary Care Problems of Adults I		2.0
559b	Adult Development: A Life Span Perspective		1.0
580b	Introduction to Antepartum Care		5.0
641b	Primary Care of Adolescents		1.5
895a	Clinical Pharmacology		2.0
	Total Semester Credits		15.7
WHNP Year Two
Fall Semester
717a	Contexts of Care		2.0
721a	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
752a	Clinical Practice in Women's Health Care		3.0
753a	Advanced Concepts in Women's Health Care		2.0
756a	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		3.2
757a	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
897a	Speciality Care Clinical Pharmacology		1.0
	Total Semester Credits		13.2
Spring Semester
721b	Scholarly Inquiry Praxis		0
752b	Advanced Clinical Practice in Women's Health Care		3.0
753b	Advanced Concepts in Women's Health Care		2.0
756b	Advanced Clinical Practice for Adult, Family, Gerontological & Women's Health Nurse Practioners		3.2
757b	Primary Care Problems of Adults II		2.0
849b	Family Patterns and Systems Relevant to Health Care		1.5
	Total Semester Credits		11.7
	TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS		58.1

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