Nursing: Adult Nurse Practitioner MS

42 credits

Specialization Coordinators: Joanna Hofmann, johofmann@hunter.cuny.edu, Kenya Beard, kbeard@hunter.cuny.edu

This specialization prepares nurses to deliver primary care for adults in primary-care centers, community health centers, college health and wellness centers, clinics and hospitals. Students learn to apply theories and research findings to an advanced practice role through core and specialization courses and multidisciplinary practicums (630 hours). Practitioner courses emphasize health promotion and protection and primary care and case management with selected populations. Faculty and preceptor supervised clinical experiences are in primary care centers and community health centers, clinics and hospitals. Graduates of the program are eligible for certification as adult nurse practitioners by New York State Education Department and by the American Nurses Credentialing Center after passing the national certification examination.