Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post-BSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Eastern Michigan University

The Post-BSN to DNP Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program is a 3-year full-time program. Students in this program must complete the coursework for one of two Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program ConcentrationsThe Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Concentration - Upon graduation, individuals will become Nurse Practitioner prepared DNPs equipped to provide care to patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics in various settings such as community-based, offices, ambulatory care, urgent care, extended care, etc. Their expertise includes managing patients’ health across the wellness and illness continuum in the primary care setting.The Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration - Upon graduation, individuals will become Nurse Practitioner-prepared DNPs equipped to provide care to patients from infancy to geriatrics in various primary care settings such as community-based facilities, offices, ambulatory care clinics, urgent care centers, extended care facilities, and more. This preparedness will encompass the continuum of care from promoting wellness to addressing illness.The curriculum includes advanced coursework and practicum experiences culminating in the DNP Scholarly Project. At the end of this program, the graduate nurse will be eligible to sit for their respective national certification examinations required to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner. They will subsequently be eligible for state licensure as a nurse practitioner. This program will be offered as a hybrid model where classes will be available online and in-seat through alternative designs (one-week immersion or extended weekend programming). Students admitted to the Post-BSN to DNP NP program must travel to campus for a maximum of 6 days per semester. These on-campus immersion sessions will support student success through instruction and testing of clinical skills utilizing skills labs, simulations, and expert seminars. The program typically requires 2-4 courses per semester year-round to complete the program in 3 years. The program may be pursued part-time over four years, requiring students to take 2-3 courses per semester year-round to complete the program. Students must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing (or complete Bridge requirements if the applicant is an RN with a bachelor’s degree in another field) and be eligible for a Michigan Nursing License.

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