Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, MSN
We’ll train you to deliver care that meets patients’ needs, regardless of setting. You’ll be comfortable working in community health clinics, private medical practices, specialty clinics, Veteran’s Administration facilities, home care, assisted living facilities, long-term care settings, rehabilitation centers, and urgent care.
In many cases, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners follow their patients across care settings, acting as a guardian to protect care quality and patient safety during transitions. These nurses are the backbone of our profession, caring for patients in sickness and in health, and they are in demand today more than ever. We base the program around five core courses, and supplement with three theory and four clinical courses. The clinical courses include classroom case studies and clinical preceptorships that focus on physical assessment and pathophysiology, health maintenance, and the management of common acute and chronic health problems.
For more information: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/adult-gerontology/adult-gerontology-primary-care-nurse-practitioner/
Curriculum
A total of 12 course units are required.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| NURS 6070 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS 6560 | Professional Role Issues for Nurse Practitioners | 1 |
| NURS 6570 | Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| NURS 5470 | Scientific Inquiry for Evidence-based Practice 1 | 1 |
| or NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | |
| Theory Courses | ||
| NURS 6440 | Health Care in an Aging Society | 1 |
| NURS 6460 | Primary Care: Diagnosis and Management of Adults Across the Lifespan | 1 |
| NURS 6480 | Primary Care: Complex Diagnosis and Management of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| Clinical Courses | ||
| NURS 6470 | Primary Care Clncl Practicum: Diagnosis & Mgmt of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| NURS 6490 | Primary Care Cln Practicum: Complex Diagnosis & Mgmnt of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| NURS 6610 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Adults | 1 |
| NURS 6630 | Advanced Concepts in Primary Care | 1 |
| Total Course Units | 12 | |
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NURS 5470 is a graduate-level research methods course approved for Penn BSN students only.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Full Time Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Course Units | |
| NURS 6070 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | 1 |
| NURS 6570 | Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS 6460 | Primary Care: Diagnosis and Management of Adults Across the Lifespan | 1 |
| NURS 6470 | Primary Care Clncl Practicum: Diagnosis & Mgmt of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| NURS 6560 | Professional Role Issues for Nurse Practitioners | 1 |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6440 | Health Care in an Aging Society | 1 |
| NURS 6480 | Primary Care: Complex Diagnosis and Management of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| NURS 6490 | Primary Care Cln Practicum: Complex Diagnosis & Mgmnt of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6610 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Adults | 1 |
| NURS 6630 | Advanced Concepts in Primary Care | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 12.00 | |
Part Time Plan of Study - 2 Years
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Course Units | |
| NURS 6070 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6080 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nursing Practice | 1 |
| NURS 6560 | Professional Role Issues for Nurse Practitioners | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6370 | Introduction to Research Methods and Design | 1 |
| NURS 6440 | Health Care in an Aging Society | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6570 | Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| Course Units | 1.00 | |
| Fall | ||
| NURS 6460 | Primary Care: Diagnosis and Management of Adults Across the Lifespan | 1 |
| NURS 6470 | Primary Care Clncl Practicum: Diagnosis & Mgmt of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 6480 | Primary Care: Complex Diagnosis and Management of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| NURS 6490 | Primary Care Cln Practicum: Complex Diagnosis & Mgmnt of Adults across the Lifespan | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| NURS 6610 | Clinical Management of Primary Care with Adults | 1 |
| NURS 6630 | Advanced Concepts in Primary Care | 1 |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 12.00 | |