Program Details
Michigan State University offers an online adult nurse practitioner program, the Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. If you have already completed an advanced nursing degree and want to expand your career options by completing a specialized degree in adult gerontology, this degree will benefit you.
Through 100% online courses and clinicals near your residence, this program prepares students to work with adults of all ages and to educate others in this area. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to improve quality of care through the leadership of change innovations, integration of evidence-based practice guidelines, and collaboration with other disciplines to improve patient outcomes and achieve sustainable healthcare outcomes. Courses cover such topics as the wellness promotion for diverse populations and the treatment of acute chronic complex conditions.
In as little as one and a half years students are ready to sit for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Michigan State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Michigan State University is accredited by: The Broad College of Business at MSU has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) since 1953. AACSB International Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent