The adult nurse practitioner track prepares qualified professional nurses to practice at an advanced level in primary care settings as adult nurse practitioners. The curriculum follows the standards set by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, the American Nurses Association, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. It provides 570 hours of precepted practice, thereby enabling graduates to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses, and to assume the responsibilities commensurate with prescriptive authority. Working independently and collaboratively with physicians and other members of the health care team; graduates are competent to provide high quality, cost effective, and individualized primary care across the lifespan of adults. Graduates are eligible to take a national examination for certification as adult nurse practitioners.

Program of Study: (43 Credits)