4.3 (3) Read 2 reviews
Overview
Program description
Nursing - Adult and Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner graduates at Oakland University are prepared to apply nursing theory, principles of advanced practice nursing and the research process in the care of the acute and/or critical care patients. Knowledge for advanced nursing practice is synthesized from concepts in nursing, as well as the biological and social sciences. A graduate is prepared to apply nursing theory, principles of advanced practice nursing and evidence-based practice in the design and delivery of acute care. Knowledge for advanced nursing practice is synthesized from concepts in nursing as well as the biological and social sciences.
The curriculum includes theoretical content and 700 precepted clinical hours in the acute care setting. Upon program completion, you will be prepared to sit for the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) certification exam.
Master’s program objectives
Building on the foundation of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program will prepare graduates as transformational leaders with advanced nursing knowledge and practice expertise for optimizing health outcomes. (Essential IX)
The MSN program prepares graduates to:
- Integrate theories and scientific findings from nursing, biopsychosocial fields, genetics, public health, and organizational sciences using translational processes to improve evidence-based nursing practice across diverse settings. (Essentials I & IV, VIII, IX)
- Apply concepts from organizational leadership, systems leadership, and information technology in the promotion of quality improvement and safety. (Essentials II, III, V, IX)
- Demonstrate requisite knowledge of legal and regulatory processes, health policy, ethics, and advocacy to improve health outcomes of diverse populations at the organizational, local, state, and federal level. (Essentials IV, VI, VIII, IX)
- Employ intra/interprofessional collaborative strategies in the design and delivery of evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention interventions to improve health outcomes in individuals, families, communities, and populations. (Essentials IV, VII, VIII, IX)
- Integrate professional standards and guidelines in the provision of nursing practice in a specialty area. (Essentials IX)
Programme Structure
Course requirements:
- Theory and Transitional Research for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Systems Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan
- Role Transition to the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Professional Seminar
- Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Clinical Concepts in Acute Care
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
-
- Starting
- Apply before , International
-
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
49 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nursing Gerontology View 121 other Masters in Gerontology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing program must have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with an overall undergraduate cumulative grade point average of B (3.0) or above from an institution accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Applicants must submit ALL transcripts from previously attended institutions.
- Proof of a current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the United States or its territories.
- A minimum of one year of clinical experience as an R.N. (at time of application deadline) is required during which time the applicant must have functioned as an independent decision maker and demonstrated advanced psychomotor skills.
- Two (2) Recommendations must be completed by healthcare professionals in nursing, leadership, administration/management, or education and are able to attest to the applicant’s nursing skills and/or abilities.
Tuition Fee
To alway see correct tuition fees
-
International
19842 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19842 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
19842 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19842 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
15648 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15648 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Rochester Hills
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Improve page content