Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing offers the Post Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification concentration for MSN-prepared registered nurses interested in becoming an advanced practice nurse focusing on caring for adult patients.
The program builds upon a foundation in theory, research, ethics and health policy to advance students’ understanding of clinical decision-making needed in advanced practice roles. Theory courses are taught online. Clinical experiences are conducted in clinics, physicians’ offices and other primary care settings in the St. Louis area and are face to face.
Through the program, students will be educationally and clinically prepared to provide care for well adults, as well as diagnose, treat and manage adults with acute and chronic conditions.
A post-master’s certificate is available. An individualized curriculum plan will be developed based on a gap analysis of the applicant’s prior course work.
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration will be prepared to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification exams to become certified in the field.
Admission Requirements:
- MSN from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework
- Unencumbered/Unrestricted Missouri RN license in good standing, Current CV or resume
- Official transcripts from all institutions where credit was earned
- Two letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant’s academic and clinical potential
- Personal statement that addresses desired area of specialization, personal attributes, program and career goals
Sample Course Sequence – Full-Time Option
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
| NURS 5970 | Adult Gero Primary Care III Clinical | 5 |
Additional Required Courses*
| NURS 5101 | Advanced Pathophysiology for Primary Care | 3 |
| NURS 5110 | Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| NURS 5121 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 6328 | Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 6420 | Health Promotion Theory and Population Health | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 36
For program specific accreditation information follow the link below.
Accreditation