Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Certificate

The Post-MSN certificate program is designed to prepare Adult Gerontology Primary Care Clinical Nurse Specialists who are seeking preparation in the role of nurse practitioner as providers of primary health care to adults and older adults. Upon completion of the 17 credit program, the student is eligible to sit for Nurse Practitioner certification examination.

Admission Requirments

• Current unrestricted State of Ohio RN license.
• Hold an MSN degree from a professionally accredited nursing program (clinical master’s preferred).
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for MSN program.
• Minimum of 2 years recent clinical experience in adult or gerontology health care.
• Complete an application to The University of Akron Graduate School.
• Submit a 300 word essay describing professional goals.
• Submit a resume outlining prior education and work related experiences.
• Complete the following prerequisite courses: graduate level pathophysiology, advanced assessment, advanced clinical pharmacology.
• Completion of an interview with the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner faculty.

Program of Study

Students must complete a minimum of 450 clinical hours for eligibility to sit for certification.