Post Master's Certificate
ADULT GERONTOLOGICAL PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Advance your career as a nurse practitioner with a post-master’s certificate in adult gerontology from Oakland University.
Expand your knowledge and skills as a primary care nurse practitioner and care for patients throughout the lifespan with Oakland University’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. Our rigorous coursework and individualized educational experiences offer unparalleled opportunities that help nursing majors take their careers to new levels and provide exceptional patient care.
Through a carefully crafted blend of clinical and theoretical training, personalized mentorship and a close-knit community, we provide our nursing students with a nurse practitioner program that will help them succeed both academically and professionally.
Expand your knowledge and skills as a primary care nurse practitioner and care for patients throughout the lifespan with Oakland University’s Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. Our rigorous coursework and individualized educational experiences offer unparalleled opportunities that help nursing majors take their careers to new levels and provide exceptional patient care.
Through a carefully crafted blend of clinical and theoretical training, personalized mentorship and a close-knit community, we provide our nursing students with a nurse practitioner program that will help them succeed both academically and professionally.
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track: The Oakland University Advantage
As a nursing student in our primary care nurse practitioner program, you’ll benefit from a personalized curriculum, professional preparation and a world-renowned faculty. Whether you are looking for promotion within your current organization or want to transition into research or academia, our primary care nurse practitioner program will help you build a solid foundation to continue growing your nursing career.
Nursing students in our adult gerontology track enjoy many advantages, including:
- Individualized coursework: Required coursework in our post-master’s adult gerontology nurse practitioner track is based upon a gap analysis that compares prior MSN didactic and clinical experience with the AG-PC national certification requirements, meaning that you’ll design a plan of study tailored specifically to you.
- Community involvement: Nursing majors at Oakland University have many chances to join campus organizations such as the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Oakland Chapter, where they can build lasting professional and personal networks with other nurse practitioners.
- A nationally recognized nurse practitioner program: Oakland University’s School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). So, you can rest assured knowing that your adult gerontology post-master’s certificate will be respected by employers and doctoral programs around the country.
- Professional preparedness: Upon completion of all program requirements, our nursing students are prepared for certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP). This is essential for primary care nurse practitioners who want to care for patients and enhance their careers.
What Can You Do With a Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology?
Generations are living longer and remaining active later in life. This means that there’s an unprecedented need for nurse practitioners who are skilled in caring for elderly patients and working closely with their families to provide quality care that keeps them independent and safe as they age.
In addition to working with older/aging patients, you can also work with adolescents, young adults and adults. This lets you build quality relationships with families and patients throughout their lives.
When you graduate with a post-master’s certificate from our primary care nurse practitioner program with a concentration in adult gerontology, you could qualify for many career roles, including:
- Adult gerontology occupational therapist
- Adult gerontology nurse practitioner
- Clinical nurse specialist in adult gerontology
- Geriatric physician assistant
- Geriatric social worker
- Research assistant in gerontology
Top Courses for Adult Gerontology Nursing Majors
Nursing students in our primary care nurse practitioner graduate program receive expert guidance from our faculty mentors in a diverse range of advanced topics in nursing, including pathophysiology, pharmacology and gerontology.
Our nursing majors also receive training in professionalism through courses in nursing scholarship and develop leadership skills to help them grow their careers and become inspiring leaders.
As a nursing student in the adult gerontology post-master’s certificate program, you could grow your nursing expertise in engaging courses such as:
- Advanced Health Assessment
- Advanced Nursing Care of Aging Adults
- Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
- Systems Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Program Resource
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