Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization Program at a Glance

Individualized Precepted Clinicals 

Practice-Focused Curriculum for Real-World Skills

Coursework for your adult gerontology practitioner program is designed to help you build the foundation of insights and practical skills necessary to:

• Understand the aging changes and issues specific to the adult gerontological population
• Assess, diagnose, and manage the care of older adults in primary care settings
• Manage complex, acute, and chronic health problems as well as disease prevention among older adults
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care which synthesizes the holistic nature of advanced nursing practice nursing and diagnostic reasoning
• Foster collaboration and communication by engaging in leadership and scholarship activities
• Evaluate the impact of legal, social, political, economic, and ethical issues as well as their influence on the provision and management of patient care services
• Integrate clinical guidelines, research, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary perspectives
• Incorporate information technology when interacting and collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Advocate for ethical and culturally sensitive policies that impact access, equity, quality, and cost
• Employ knowledge of organizational practices and complex systems to enhance delivery and quality of healthcare services
• Apply sound ethical solutions to complex issues concerning the care of individuals and populations, and systems of care
• Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related sciences to provide patient-centered and evidence-based care while respecting diverse beliefs and attitudes
• Engage in lifelong learning and commitment to the discipline of advanced practice nursing

State Authorization, Licensure, and Disclosures

While the Master of Science in Nursing (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializations) is not designed to fulfill licensure requirements in an individual state, the program may be used to partially fulfill licensure requirements.

Post University assists in researching and providing information regarding licensure; however, each state has different requirements for such licensure outside of the required education. Such state requirements may include licensure exams, background checks, certain work experience, and more. It is ultimately the responsibility of each student to manage their own licensure process and to ensure that all requirements are met in order for the student to obtain licensure. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body and does not guarantee licensure. Requirements for licensure are subject to change without notice.

The table at the following link shows whether Post University, with completion of the appropriate curriculum, does or does not fulfill the educational requirements for a specific license:

• Nurse Practitioner Disclosure by State