Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate

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Our application deadline is just around the corner, contact us today at admissions@brenau.edu to secure your spot. Our admissions are based on a first come, first served basis.

Become equipped to handle complex patients in an acute, fast-paced setting through earning this post-master’s certificate. Brenau’s acute care curriculum will give you an in-depth knowledge of pathophysiology and management of intricate patient health issues.

Student opportunities

• Earn your post-master’s certificate in only two semesters
• Guaranteed clinical placement within 100 miles of Gainesville for Georgia residents
• Learn online with only one in-person weekend per semester
• Provide care to adults in a hospital and specialty clinics including cardiology and pulmonology 
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Develop treatment plans consistent with evidence-based practice 
• Challenge yourself by working in critical care and specialty practices

Outcomes

Upon completion of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate exceptional care to a growing adult and geriatric population
• Develop treatment plans consistent with evidence-based practice
• Apply advanced diagnostic skills, therapeutic interventions and collaborative abilities
• Manage complex patient health issues

Coursework overview

• NG 907 – Healthcare Systems, Policy and Law
• NG 912 – Acute Care I
• NG 913 – Acute Care I Clinical
• NG 914 – Acute Care II
• NG 915 – Acute Care II Clinical Practicum

To be considered for this program the applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

Admissions document requirements

• All official college transcripts
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Active APRN license
• Active RN license

Admissions GPA requirements

3.0 minimum GPA from all college transcripts

Additional admissions requirements

• MSN or DNP degree from an accredited institution
• This program is open to any APRN certified to work with adult