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Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate

School of Nursing
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Contact Information
School of Nursing University of Minnesota AGH Copperative 5-140 Weaver Densford Hall 308 Harvard St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: gophernursing@umn.edu
Website: http://nursing.umn.edu/academics-and-admissions/certificates/post-graduate-certificate-program-overview
  • Program Type: Post-baccalaureate credit certificate/licensure/endorsement
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2023
  • Length of program in credits: 13 to 29
  • This program requires summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree: Adult/Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cert
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The post-graduate certificate program in nursing offers students with a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree in a clinical nursing specialty area the opportunity to complete an additional area of study. Completion of required coursework and practice hours provides eligibility to take certification examination.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Program Delivery
  • partially online (between 50% to 80% of instruction is online)
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
DNP degree in a clinical practice area and prior coursework in 3 of the 5 subject areas: adv. physiology, adv. pathophysiology, pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, adv. health assessment.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
All applicants must have a current registered nurse license.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to submit transcripts from all institutions where post-secondary credit was earned, reference materials containing an Admission Reference Form and personal letter of reference from two separate individuals, two essays, a current curriculum vitae/resume, a current registered nurse license, and English language proficiency scores (if applicable).
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL
    • Internet Based - Total Score: 95
    • Paper Based - Section 1 (Listening) Score: 58
  • MN Batt
    • Total score: 85
Key to test abbreviations (TOEFL, MN Batt).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for students to remain in good standing.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Core Courses (0-13 credits)
Completion of the following coursework is required for the post-graduate certificate program. Students who have not completed these courses or their equivalents prior to admission must do so to meet requirements. Consult with the Specialty Coordinator evaluate prior APRN coursework for equivalency. NURS 5229 must be taken for 4 credits.
NURS 5200 - Advanced Holistic Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3.0 cr)
NURS 5222 - Advanced Human Physiology (2.0 cr)
NURS 5226 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology (2.0 cr)
NURS 5228 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (2.0 cr)
NURS 5229 - Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics (3.0-4.0 cr)
Required Coursework (13-16 credits)
Take the following courses. For variable credit courses, the number of credits taken is dependent upon the preparation and background of the student. Students should consult with their advisor or director of graduate studies prior to registration.
NURS 5007 - Pharmacology for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (2.0 cr)
NURS 7412 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Interventions and Procedures Practicum (1.0-2.0 cr)
NURS 7415 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I (3.0 cr)
NURS 7416 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (2.0-3.0 cr)
NURS 7425 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II (3.0 cr)
NURS 7426 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (2.0-3.0 cr)
 
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NURS 5200 - Advanced Holistic Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Provides students with advanced holistic health assessment knowledge and skills needed for ANP across the life span. Prepares students to utilize advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal and abnormal findings. Integrates Integrates EB data into a comprehensive health assessment. prereq: Admission to advanced practice nursing area of study (DNP or Post-Graduate certificate program), instr consent
NURS 5222 - Advanced Human Physiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course focuses on principles of cellular and systems physiology that affect maintenance of homeostasis and health across the diverse and population-specific lifespan. Students will learn about cellular physiology which is then applied to 1) understanding general principles of physiology and 2) neural and humoral control of physiological systems (rheological, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, sensory, musculoskeletal, immune, and reproductive). Students will apply this knowledge to interpret changes in normal functions that deviate from the healthy state. This course serves as the foundation for understanding the pathophysiological state and also for building clinical reasoning skills needed in the various speciality areas of the advanced practice role.
NURS 5226 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course will provide an in-depth review of pathophysiological principles at the mechanistic and clinical levels across the lifespan. Basic science principles will be reviewed in conjunction with clinical assessments and diagnoses, to effectively inform therapeutic decision making. Deviations from normal physiological processes will be a focus across all systems. Clinical case studies will be used to enhance understanding of key scientific principles at the local and systemic levels. Students will be able to apply knowledge gained in clinical settings on common diseases as well as rare and esoteric disorders using current research, theory, and relevant case studies.
NURS 5228 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Overview of pharmacological principles for commonly used medication classes. Each drug class, related physiology. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug classes and specific medications. prereq: Grad nursing student or instr consent
NURS 5229 - Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics
Credits: 3.0 -4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course focuses on the prescription and application of the principles of drug therapy, patterns of drug use, prescriptive privileges, and prescription writing for advanced practice nurses. Students review the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly used drug classes, and the pharmacotherapeutic treatment guidelines for the management of health conditions in various age groups.
NURS 5007 - Pharmacology for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
This course provides students with the knowledge of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medications used in the acute care setting for adults and older-adults. Content will enable students to select and prescribe pharmacologic agents safely and appropriately for the management of acute health care problems of adults and older-adults. Specific content of the course covers representative drugs of pharmacologic groups, indications for use, drug selection, titration of dose, key adverse effects, drug to drug interactions and monitoring of therapy. Legal and ethical considerations in the prescribing of medications for acutely ill adults and older-adults will also be reviewed.
NURS 7412 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Interventions and Procedures Practicum
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Summer
This course provides the student with exposure to advanced interventions and procedures commonly performed in adult acute care settings. The student will apply this knowledge as they formulate and implement person-centered health care management plans to support safe and effective health outcomes in acute care settings.
NURS 7415 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
The first of two theoretical courses focusing on the principles of diagnostic evaluation and patient-centered treatment of acute and chronically ill adults and older-adults. Synthesis and application of nursing and medical theory, research and evidence-based practice standards in the evaluation and implementation of safe and effective interventions in the care and treatment of acutely and chronically ill adults and older-adults.
NURS 7416 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
In this practicum, the student will have practical application of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role in a variety of acute care clinical settings. Emphasis will be on nursing intervention strategies including patient evaluation, diagnostics, therapeutics, education, and follow-up of clinical outcomes for adult and older-adult patients with acute conditions which do not require intensive or critical care interventions.
NURS 7425 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
The second of two theoretical courses focusing on the principles of diagnostic evaluation and treatment of acutely and chronically ill adults and older-adults with an emphasis on complex, high acuity conditions, requiring interventions in the intensive or critical care settings. Synthesis and application of nursing and medical theory, research, and evidence-based practice standards in the evaluation and implementation of safe and effective interventions in care and treatment of complex acutely and chronically ill adults and older-adults. Advanced practice nurse application of interprofessional collaborative practices, ethical principles, contemporary practice changes, health policy, safety, and implementation of quality driven initiatives pertaining to the care of complex acutely ill adults and older-adults in the acute and critical care setting.
NURS 7426 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
In this practicum, the student will demonstrate practical application of the AGACNP role in a high-acuity or critical care clinical setting. Emphasis will be on nursing intervention strategies including evaluation, diagnostics, therapeutics, education, and follow-up of clinical outcomes for adults and older-adults building on the concepts learned in the first practicum but with a deliberate focus on complex, high acuity conditions which require interventions in the intensive, emergent, or critical care settings.