The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Masters Degree at Shorelight Adelphi University is designed for aspiring advanced practice nurses eager to address the growing primary care needs of adults across the lifespan. You will gain the specialized knowledge and clinical skills required to provide comprehensive, continuous care, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention within diverse healthcare settings. This program equips you to manage complex health conditions and navigate policy landscapes, preparing you for a vital role in contemporary healthcare by integrating advanced nursing practice, health policy, and informatics.
This postgraduate program is studied full-time on campus over two years, offering a structured curriculum that includes core nursing frameworks, health policy, informatics, and research methodologies. You will engage in specialty courses covering cardiac diagnostics, advanced physical assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, culminating in hands-on clinical rotations and an ePortfolio capstone. You will graduate prepared to sit for Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification exams, opening pathways to rewarding careers as a primary care provider in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers.