Post Doctoral Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
East Carolina University
Program Details
The online Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to assess, diagnose, and manage common acute and chronic health problems for patients from adulthood throughout the senior years. Graduates are prepared to fill a variety of nursing roles in various health care settings.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
East Carolina University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Doctorate DegreeRecommended GPA
3.2 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Portfolio, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- An earned Doctor of Nursing Practice or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
- An unencumbered license from North Carolina (or a compact state) to practice as a registered nurse
- Completion of Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment within the last five years