University of Southern Indiana – Online Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-PNCP)
Program Overview
According to the University of Southern Indiana:
The adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner acquires a broad base of knowledge and experience to provide direct healthcare services to those ages 13 and up. The degree focuses on health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses for these age groups. To meet the needs of an aging population, the adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner functions primarily in ambulatory care, including clinics, veteran services, home care and other primary care settings. Following program completion, graduates will be eligible to sit for national certification. |
At a Glance
URL | https://www.usi.edu/health/nursing/degrees-and-programs/master-of-science-in-nursing/adult-gerontology-primary-care-nurse-practitioner-agpcnp/ |
Total credit hours | 42 |
Tuition per credit | Tuition and fees |
Accreditation | The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and post-graduate APRN certificate at the University of Southern Indiana are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education |
Practicum, internship and/or on-campus intensive | 665 clinical hours
Two-day on-campus session required |
Full-time/part-time/accelerated | Full-time/part-time |
Time to complete | 3-4 years |
Admission requirements | According to the University of Southern Indiana, to be eligible for admission to the MSN program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
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