The Gerontological Nurse Practitioner program of the Decker School of Nursing is designed for nurses with a Master’s Degree in nursing who seek advanced clinical preparation as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible for certification as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner in New York State and are eligible to sit for the national certification examination.
Graduates of the program are prepared to provide primary care to older persons in community and institutional settings. Supervised clinical practice is an integral part of the program. Whenever possible, clinical experience will be arranged near the student’s place of residence.
Program Plan
| Semester I (Fall) | Credits |
| N502 Health Assessment | 3 |
| N518 Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| (Total Credits) | 6 |
| Semester II (Spring) | Credits |
| N511 Gerontological Nursing I | 3 |
| N514 Functional Role I Nurse Practitioner | 4 |
| N519 Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| (Total Credits) | 10 |
| Semester III (Fall) | Credits |
| N512 Gerontological Nursing II | 3 |
| N554 Functional Role II Nurse Practitioner | 4 |
| (Total Credits) | 7 |
| Semester IV (Spring) | Credits |
| N513 Gerontological Nursing III | 3 |
| N555 Functional Role III Nurse Practitioner | 4 |
| (Total Credits) | 7 |
Total credits 30
For more information on applying for the graduate certificate listed above, please click here. If you have further questions, please contact Jennie Orton.
