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2005-2006 Graduate Catalog 
    
2005-2006 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Gerontological Nurse Practitioner


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Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

The Gerontological Nurse Practitioner program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and registered with the New York State Education Department is a 42 credit hour program specifically focused on the care of the elderly. The purposes of the program are to prepare nurses for advanced practice who:

  • demonstrate critical thinking, clinical decision making and communication skills, cultural competence, and use of technology in providing culturally congruent care to the elderly
  • demonstrate the criteria necessary to fulfill the ANA standards for certification as a gerontological nurse practitioner
  • provide culturally congruent nursing care to elderly individuals and their families in and across all environments
  • design, manage, and coordinate the delivery of culturally congruent care to diverse elderly populations in a variety of health care systems and according to health care policy
  • collaborate with health care colleagues to promote holistic health for elderly individuals, families, groups, communities, and institutions in diverse settings
  • utilize nursing and related research in addressing the nursing needs of elderly individuals, their families, and the community
  • formulate and communicate a humanistic philosophy and code of professional ethics which reflect the responsible, accountable practice of a gerontological nurse practitioner.

Program Director
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Linda Janelli, Ed.D., RN-BC

 
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Program        
Entry Requirements        
  1. Completion of a baccalaureate nursing degree from an American Academy of Colleges of Nursing and/or a National League for Nursing accredited program.
  2. Presentation of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended with B average in required undergraduate Nursing courses, and an overall GPA of 3.0.
  3. Evidence of successful completion of Introductory Statistics and Introductory Health Assessment (credit-bearing courses).
  4. Copy of current professional nursing license and registration in New York State or other jurisdiction.
  5. Minimum of one year’s experience working in nursing as a Registered Nurse.
  6. Two letters of recommendation.
  7. Application and fee.
  8. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the application form.
  9. Interview with the Director of the Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Program.
       
Application Deadlines        

For Fall or Spring Term:
The application deadline is the first of every month, except in the months of January, August, and December when no admissions decisions are made.

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