Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care NP
University of South Alabama
Program Details
The online Post-Graduate Certificate programs from the University of South Alabama are designed for registered nurses with a graduate degree in nursing who seek academic preparation in a new specialty or subspecialty area of advanced practice nursing. Students who complete one of these programs possess the knowledge and skills required to:
- Integrate advanced knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Demonstrate competence in advanced nursing roles to meet current and emerging health needs of a specific population or system
- Use scientific inquiry to identify problems within an organization or specific patient population to improve care outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge of leadership and management to transform care delivery systems in a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
- Contribute to the focus and direction of the nursing profession within a specialized area of advanced nursing practice
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of South Alabama is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Students may be required to come to campus once when they begin the clinical portion of their program for intensive classroom and evaluation sessions
- Active unencumbered RN License