A post-master's advanced certificate in gerontology for NPs. Issue 9 (21st September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Greenberg, Sherry A.; Squires, Allison; Adams, Jennifer; Altshuler, Lisa; Oh, So-Young; Blachman, Nina L.; Cortes, Tara A.
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 42:Issue 9(2017:Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2017-09-21
• Subjects: advanced practice nursing -- gerontological nursing education -- gerontology, interprofessional education and practice -- NP education -- primary care; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000521992.53558.73
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: This article describes an innovative post-master's advanced certificate in gerontology program developed by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. The program provides advanced practice registered nurses geriatric content to meet eligibility criteria for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP certification exam and develops interprofessional care providers to care for complex older adults. Abstract : This article describes an innovative post-master's advanced certificate in gerontology program developed by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. The program provides content to meet eligibility criteria for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP certification exam and prepares providers to care for complex older adults.