Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate
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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.
- Duration
- 2 Semesters
- Location
- North Atlanta
- Class Type
- Hybrid
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 a regionally accredited institution
- This program is open to any APRN certified to work with adult
