Find out more about Master of Science in Nursing / Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Program Details

The curriculum of the online Master of Science in Nursing degree program from St. Joseph’s College of Maine is designed to give students the tools they need to be thought leaders in the nursing profession. The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track provides a specialized education in the diagnosis and treatment of acutely ill adult patients.

Classes combine nursing theory with professional experience, so students can immediately apply their education to the workplace. Core classes examine informatics, population health, leadership, public policy, and research. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nursing Credentialing Center and American Association of Critical Care national board certification exams.

After graduation of this online Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program, nurses will be prepared to:

• Use advanced communication and leadership skills to participate in interprofessional healthcare initiatives
• Utilize information systems and technology to manage and coordinate patient care and outcomes
• Analyze healthcare policy regarding access, safety, quality, and efficacy in advanced nursing practice
• Analyze biostatistical and environmental data in the development, implementation, and evaluation of culturally appropriate care for individuals and communities

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