The Adult Nurse Practitioner Program prepares advanced practice nurses as primary care providers to manage the health of individuals from 12 years of age through old age and their families.
Emphasis is on health promotion, illness prevention, and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
The Adult Nurse Practitioner provides leadership and promotes research in the delivery of quality health care services for adults and their families. Graduates are prepared to be recognized as advanced practice nurses by the Board of Nurse Examiners and to take the Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Collaborate with health professionals and use essential resources to implement quality, continuous care to adults and their families. Demonstrate confidence in assessment, diagnosis, and management of the health needs of adults and their families. Use research and theoretical principles in the management and quality improvement of health care delivery and clinical outcomes in an Adult Nurse Practitioner Practice.