Monday, May 21, 2012

Adult-Gerontology Nurse & Family Nurse Practitioner Program

To answer the advances in the field of health and health care, especially nurses. Walden University launched a new program called Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner specializations. The program is designed for a noble purpose is to prepare registered nurses with specialized knowledge and skills needed to deal with and manage more health issues in the community. This program is a program accredited by CCNE Accredited Online online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN Walden) program.


"Qualified nurse practitioners are playing an increasingly important role in our rapidly changing healthcare system. Walden's new MSN specializations offer registered nurses the knowledge and skills they need to provide affordable healthcare and fulfill our mission of bringing about positive social change," said Dr. Sara Torres, associate dean of Walden's School of Nursing.

The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner specialization prepares students to assess, diagnose and treat illnesses among adult patients. Coursework is rooted in best practices and explores current models in patient care and disease prevention. Through in-depth analysis and clinical experience, students develop a foundation of knowledge with practical applications that can be used in clinical or community health settings.

The Family Nurse Practitioner specialization prepares students to become providers of direct healthcare services to patients of all ages in a variety of healthcare settings. The curriculum is designed to give students theoretical and practical knowledge in health assessment, disease diagnosis and treatment.

Graduates from these specializations may be able to seek national certification and state credentials as an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner or a family nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Each specialization is offered in two tracks, the BSN Track and the RN Track, depending on the student's previous education and experience.

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