Program Structure of Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Program

A length of program: 2 years full-time
The course requires a total of 36 credit hours including

The course requires a total of 37 credit hours including
Course Credit
Core Course 9
Required Course 12
Elective no less than 3
Thesis 12
Total 36

Study Plan

Year Semester 1 Credit Semester 2 Credit
1 RANS 603 - Statistics 2 (1-2-3) RANS 601 - Nursing Research 3 (3-0-6)
RAGN 506 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Gerontological Nurse Practitioner 2 (2-0-4) RAGN 508 - Nursing Practicum in Common Health Problems and Primary Medical Care in Older Persons 3 (0-9-3)
RANS 662 - Theoretical Foundation in Advanced Nursing Practice 2 (2-0-4) RAGN 509 - Nursing Care of Older Persons with Illnesses 1 (1-0-2)
RANS 663 - Health Policy and Nursing Leadership 2 (2-0-4) RAGN 510 - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Practicum in Older Persons with Illnesses 3 (0-9-3)
RAGN 507 - Nursing Care of Older Persons with Common Health Problems and Medical Care 3 (3-0-6)    
11 Credits 10 Credits
Year Semester 1 Credit Semester 2 Credit
2 Elective subject 3 Credits RANS 698 - Thesis 6 (0-18-0)
RANS 698 - Thesis 6 (0-18-0)    
9 Credits 6 Credits