Degrees Offered/Clinical
Experience:
- Master of Science: 48 credits, 720 clinical hours
- Post Master's Advanced Certificate: 15-33 credits, maximum 720 clinical hours
Program Highlights:
- Direct contact with nationally and internationally renowned faculty in the field of gerontological nursing
- Opportunities to participate in other nationally known College of Nursing Geriatric Initiatives including:
- The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing
- The Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers
- The Geriatrics Interdisciplinary Team Training Program Resource Center
- Nurses Improving Care to the Hospitalized Elderly Program
- Bi-annual Geriatric Nursing Scholars Program-An excellent networking and mentoring opportunity with preceptors, alumni, faculty and students.
- Graduates of this program are eligible for the ANCC or AANP Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination.
MS Curriculum Planning & Advisement Worksheet
Post-MS Curriculum Planning & Advisement Worksheet
Post-MS Courses:
- Post-MS courses are identical to MS courses but exclude 15 credits of nursing core courses and other requirements, which may have been fulfilled in previous Master's Program.
Click here for courses in the Masters/Post-Masters program.
Practicum Opportunities:
- Select private practice offices or primary care practice sites supportive of the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner role.
- Premier teaching hospital centers (e.g., Mt. Sinai Medical Center, NYU Medical Center, Maimonides Medical Center, Montefiore Medical Center).
- All placements are arranged by faculty.
- Placement possibilities are available throughout the tri-state area.
Faculty:
- Carolyn Auerhahn, EdD, APRN, BC, NP-C, Program Coordinator
- Mathy Mezey, EdD, RN, FAAN
- Siobahn Sundel, GNP-BC
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