Electives should support the area of concentration. This clinical specialty in the care of vulnerable populations provides advanced preparation in the case manager role with a specific focus on those groups disadvantaged through minority status, membership in high-risk groups, or chronic illness. Preparation for the case manager role includes models of care coordination within the managed care environment, continuum of care, and care coordination for vulnerable populations. This curriculum prepares Adult Nurse Practitioners for advanced practice roles in the provision of primary care and case management services to individuals and their families throughout the adult life span in a variety of ambulatory care and long-term care settings. Gerontological and Latino subspecialty options are also available which provide ANP students with more in-depth preparation in the care of frail elders and Latino clients and their families.
Graduates are eligible for state and national certification as nurse practitioners.
200 or higher level course. Elective should support the area of concentration. This option provides interested ANP students with the opportunity to acquire more in-depth knowledge and skills in care of frail elderly populations in a variety of settings. The Latino Health Care Option prepares family nurse practitioners to provide care to the larger Latino population and to enable students to gain the language skills, knowledge base, and clinical skills necessary to provide quality primary care services to this vulnerable and underserved group. Special linkages with University and community-based experts, as well as with clinical agencies that serve Latinos and outreach efforts for migrant workers and their families provide students in this option with a strong knowledge and experience base in Latino health.