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. Students pursuing the Latino Health Care option follow the 48-unit Nurse Practitioner curriculum with the following exceptions. This curriculum prepares Family Nurse Practitioners for advanced practice roles in the provision of primary care to individuals and families across the age span in a variety of ambulatory care settings. Latino and School Health options are also available to provide competent and culturally sensitive care to children and to Latino clients and their families.
Graduates are eligible for state and national certification as nurse practitioners.
The school health option prepares nurses qualified to provide nursing care to school age populations. This curriculum prepares graduates who are committed to meeting the health needs of children and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet those needs. Graduates are eligible for state and national certification as nurse practitioners. This joint program between the Schools of Nursing and Business Administration is being developed to prepare nurse leaders with a unique blend of nursing, administration, and business skills. Graduates will pursue senior management or administrative positions in hospitals, corporate offices, ambulatory care agencies, long-term care facilities, the health policy arena, and entrepreneurial ventures.