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Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Curriculum Plan Changes Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
| Course Information | Class | Credits |
| Graduate Core Courses (12 credits) | ||
| Advanced Nursing Practice Grounded in Caring | NGR 6110 | 3 |
| Philosophical & Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice Roles | NGR 6811 | 3 |
| Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice | NGR 6812 | 3 |
| Leadership, Policy, & Finance in Advanced Nursing Practice | NGR 6891 | 3 |
| Direct Care Core Courses (9 credits) | ||
| Advanced Health Assessment | NGR 6002 | 2 |
| Advanced Health Assessment Lab | NGR 6002L | 1 |
| Advanced Pathophysiology | NGR 6141 | 3 |
| Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | NGR 6172 | 3 |
| Concentration Courses (28 credits) | ||
| Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics 2 | NGR 6176 | 3 |
| Perspectives of Aging | NGR 6251 | 3 |
| Primary Care 1: Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice | NGR 6200 | 3 |
| Primary Care 1 Practicum: Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (180 supervised clinical hours) | NGR 6200L | 3 |
| Women's Health: Nursing Situations in Advanced Practice | NGR 6342 | 3 |
| Primary Care 2: Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice | NGR 6605 | 3 |
| Primary Care 2 Practicum: Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice (180 supervised clinical hours) | NGR 6605L | 3 |
| Comprehensive Care of Adolescents through Older Adults | NGR 6607 | 3 |
| Comprehensive Care of Adolescents through Older Adults Practicum (240 supervised clinical hours) | NGR 6607L | 4 |
| Total Hours | 49 |
Courses Typically Completed in Direct Care Focus Concentrations at FAU*
*(Courses may vary by graduation year)
MSN Core Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| NGR 6110 | Advanced Nursing Practice: Grounded in Caring | 3 |
| NGR 6811 | Philosophy & Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice Roles | 3 |
| NGR 6812 | Nursing Research Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NGR 6891 | Leadership , Policy and Finance: Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
MSN Direct Care Core Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NGR 6002 | Advanced Health Assessment | 2 |
| NGR 6002L | Advanced Health Assessment Lab | 1 |
| NGR 6141 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NGR 6172 | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
Sample Plan of Study Plan for 2nd MSN Degree with NP Concentration*
*(Courses may vary by admission year)
Nurse Practitioner Concentrations
| Credits | Clinical Hours |
|
| NGR 6761 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics II | 3 | |
| NGR 6905 Advanced Health Assessment Review | 3 | |
| NGR 6200 Primary Care 1: Foundations of Advanced Practice | 3 | |
| NGR 6200L Primary Care 1 Practicum: Foundations of Advanced Practice (12 hours per week) | 3 | 180 |
| NGR 6251 Perspectives of Aging (AGNP only) | 3 | |
| NGR 6342 Women’s Health: Nursing Situations in Advanced Practice (FNP and AGNP) | 3 | |
| NGR 6301 Care of Children: Nursing Situations in Advanced Practice (FNP only) | 3 | |
| NGR 6605 Primary Care 2: Foundations of Advanced Practice | 3 | |
| NGR 6605L Primary Care 2 Practicum: Foundations of Advanced Practice (12 hours per week) | 3 | 180 |
| NGR 6619 Primary Care of Families: Comprehensive Advanced Nursing Practice (FNP) | 3 | |
| NGR 6619L Primary Care of Families Practicum (16 hours/week) (FNP) | 4 | 240 |
| NGR 6607 Comprehensive Care of Adolescents through Older Adults (AGNP) | 3 | |
| NGR 6607L Comprehensive Care of Adolescents through Older Adults Practicum (AGNP) (16 hours/week) | 4 | 240 |
| TOTAL CREDITS/CLINICAL HOURS | 31 | 600 |
A breakdown of FAU Tuition and fees is located online: http://www.fau.edu/controller/student_information/tuition_breakdown.php
Debra Hain, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP
Professor, Lead AGNP Faculty
p. 561-297-3262
f. 561-297-2416
e.
dhain@health.fau.edu
Office: NU 326 in Boca Campus