PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program from Morningside prepares you for the role of an advanced practice nurse functioning as a nurse practitioner. The AGNP track allows you to focus on unique characteristics and issues of the aging population in primary care settings. In this role, you will conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries, administer treatments, and manage chronic health problems.
Program Details
Credits
49
Cost per credit
$655
Online/In-Person?
Online
Number of Semesters
4-6
Courses
Semester 1 (11 credits)
NURS 709 Health Care Policy & Advocacy for Individuals & Populations (2 cr)
NURS 715 Quality, Safety, Informatics within Health Care Systems (3 cr)
NURS 517 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr)
NURS 651 Advanced Role Development (3 cr)
Semester 2 (10 credits)
NURS 518 Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr)
NURS 522 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr)
NURS 524 Advanced Practice Skills – three day residency (1 cr)
NURS 530 Statistics in Advanced Practice Nursing (3 cr)
Summer Semester (8 credits)
NURS 516 Education in Practice (3 cr)
NURS 655 Adult Primary Care I (3 cr)
NURS 665 AGNP Clinical Practicum I – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
Semester 3 (10 credits)
NURS 533 Evidence-based Research (3 cr)
NURS 653 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (2 cr)
NURS 668 AGNP Clinical Practicum II – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
NURS 669 Complex Elderly Care (3 cr)
Semester 4 (10 credits)
NURS 656 Adult Primary Care II (3 cr)
NURS 670 AGNP Clinical Practicum III – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
NURS 672 Role Transition & Certification Prep (2 cr)
NURS 686 Evidence-based Capstone – one day residency (3 cr)
Semester 1 (6 credits)
NURS 517 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr)
NURS 651 Advanced Role Development (3 cr)
Semester 2 (7 credits)
NURS 518 Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr)
NURS 522 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr)
NURS 524 Advanced Practice Skills – three day residency (1 cr)
Summer Semester (6 credits)
NURS 516 Education in Practice (3 cr)
NURS 655 Adult Primary Care I (3 cr)
Semester 3 (7 credits)
NURS 709 Health Care Policy & Advocacy for Individuals & Populations (2 cr)
NURS 665 AGNP Clinical Practicum I – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
NURS 669 Complex Elderly Care (3 cr)
Semester 4 (7 credits)
NURS 653 Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (2 cr)
NURS 656 Adult Primary Care II (3 cr)
NURS 668 AGNP Clinical Practicum II – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
Summer Semester (6 credits)
NURS 715 Quality, Safety, Informatics within Health Care Systems (3 cr)
NURS 530 Statistics in Advanced Practice Nursing (3 cr)
Semester 5 (5 credits)
NURS 533 Evidence-based Research (3 cr)
NURS 670 AGNP Clinical Practicum III – 200-250 clinical hours (2 cr)
Semester 6 (5 credits)
NURS 672 Role Transition & Certification Prep (2 cr)
NURS 686 Evidence-based Capstone – one day residency (3 cr)
Additional Program Details
The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner MSN degree from Morningside University’s Nylen School of Nursing consists of 49 total credit hours, including 23 credits from master’s core classes and 26 AGNP specialty course credits. Students in this track will complete 750 clinical/practicum hours along with three on-site residencies. The curriculum prepares graduates to be eligible for national certification as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner through American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Plans of study can be temporary and are subject to change based on availability and enrollment.
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Morningside University
Nylen School of Nursing & Health Sciences
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
