Program Details
MSN degree holders can gain advanced skills with the Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology. Nurses learn how to serve the clinical needs of adolescent, adult, and elderly patients. The program can be completed online in as little as 14 months, with 500 clinical hours. Clinical practicum experiences can be completed in a primary care setting where the student is licensed.
Courses in the Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program focus on:
- Foundations of post-graduate nursing
- Chronic disease and complex problems in older adults
- Advanced practice in primary care
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Spring Arbor University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Must have a Master of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program
- Must have an unrestricted, unencumbered RN license from the state or country in which the nurse practices
- If applicable, an unrestricted, unencumbered APRN license from the state or country in which the nurse practices
Restricted States
Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New York, South Dakota