Master of Science in Nursing - Concentration Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Wright State University

USA,Ohio

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 13,650/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 40

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USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 10,000 +

Int. Students: 1,800 +

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Main Campus Address

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435, United States

Master of Science in Nursing - Concentration Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program of study enables you to assume primary responsibility for the direct care of patients with acute and chronic conditions in a variety of care settings. These settings may include emergency departments, intensive care units, acute care units, specialty labs, clinics, or physician practices. Students can select an area of emphasis such as critical care, cardiology, pulmonary, neurology, oncology, trauma, as well as additional specialty areas. The concentration consists of core nursing courses along with concentration coursework. Students interested in cardiology can complete an optional elective cardiac course which is an additional 3 credit-hour course. 

The concentration consists of advanced clinical practice and nursing science, built on a core of physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Clinical preceptors in various clinical settings will help prepare you to: 

  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments 
  • Appraise health risks and behaviors 
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests 
  • Diagnose and manage commonly occurring health problems and disease-related symptoms 
  • Prescribe and evaluate drugs and other treatments 
  • Coordinate care during transitions in settings 
  • Provide guidance and counseling to restore, promote, and maintain health and quality of life 
  • Work independently and collaboratively to enhance access to quality care for patients and families.