The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program offers the
The Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) programs are designed to prepare nurse practitioners who provide care to older adults in a variety of settings, practicing independently and collaboratively with other health care professionals. In this role, the GNP works to maximize functional abilities; promotes, maintains and restores health; prevents or minimizes disabilities; and promotes death with dignity. GNP practice incorporates advanced practice, case management, education, consultation, research and advocacy for older adults. The program meets the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) guidelines and graduates are eligible and encouraged to take the national GNP-ANCC certification exam.
Specialty Nursing Curriculum
Health Assessment
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Course No.
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Course Name
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Credits
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NUR 571
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Health Assessment – Foundations
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1
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NUR 572
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Health Assessment – Adult
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2
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NUR 573
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Health Assessment – Acute
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1
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Specialty Courses
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Course No.
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Course Name
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Credits
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| NUR 522 |
Issues in Geriatric Management |
4
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NUR 531
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Promotion of Healthy Aging
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3
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NUR 532
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Promotion of Healthy Aging: Clinical Practicum
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2
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NUR 587
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Primary Health Care Management of Adult
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3
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NUR 588
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Acute Illness Management
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3
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NUR 616
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Geriatric Care Clinical Practicum 1
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4
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NUR 617
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Geriatric Care Clinical Practicum 2
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6
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MS Degree Credits
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50 min
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Post-MS Credits **
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37 max
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** Credits cannot be transferred into a certificate program. A maximum number of 37 credit hours is required to complete the Geriatric Nurse Practitioner advanced certificate. However, credits may be waived if the individual’s transcript indicates that the required course or its equivalent has been taken within the last 10 years. Only the faculty member teaching the required course can determine equivalency of content during a formal review process, initiated by the student. Despite the number of courses that are permitted to be waived, all students in this program must complete at least 12 credit hours including 600 clinical hours, all which must be taken at the University at Buffalo. No other exemptions are allowed, or will be considered.
Faculty
Yvonne Scherer
EdD, RN, CNS/Associate Professor & Program Director
yscherer@buffalo.edu
Susan Bruce
MS, RN, CS-ANP/Clinical Assistant Professor
sbruce@buffalo.edu
Carolyn Montgomery
MS , RN/Clinical Instructor
cam11@buffalo.edu