Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Graduate Certificate

Kent State University

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate provides nurses who already have a graduate nursing degree the additional specialized knowledge for the adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner role. The certificate meets the educational requirements for the national certification examination. Graduates of this program will be able to: Meet standards for advanced practice certification or other advanced professional distinction. Demonstrate competencies based on professional standards to assume advanced roles in nursing, and for leadership and career advancement, including doctoral study. Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide equitable, evidence-based and inclusive nursing care and to promote quality outcomes in nursing and health care.

College of Nursing