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Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Overview
Official Name of Program
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Plan Code
GAHNP-MS
Department(s) Sponsoring Program
Career
Graduate
Degree Designation
MS - Master of Science
HEGIS Code
1203.10
NYSED Program Code
28140 - GAHNP-MS
CIP Code
51.3821
This specialization prepares nurses to provide primary care for adults and older adults in the community and in a variety of health care settings. Students learn to apply expert knowledge and research findings through coursework and 735 hours of supervised clinical experience. Graduates of the program meet the educational requirements for national board certification as adult nurse practitioners and gerontological nurse practitioners by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program. They are also eligible for New York State NP certification.
International applicants who need an F-1 or J-1 Visa are not currently eligible for this program.