In this program, practitioner emphasis is on health promotion, illness prevention, the management of minor acute illnesses, and chronic complex health management needs of older adults to maximize their health, functional status and independence. Practitioner emphasis is on health promotion, illness prevention, the management of minor acute illnesses and chronic complex health management needs of older adults to maximize their health, functional status and independence.
The AGPCNP program is designed to provide students with leadership skills and the ability to synthesize and apply research to maximize healthcare delivery services for adults, older adults and their families. Coursework includes advanced health assessment, the role of the nurse in advanced practice, adult gerontology management across the continuum, primary care clinical practice and an advanced clinical nursing practicum.
The clinical requirements included in the MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP program at UTA are intended to provide students with experiential learning opportunities to enable them to transition successfully into the role of the nurse practitioner.
An essential part of each clinical experience is active, hands-on practice, guided by a licensed preceptor with expertise in their advanced nursing practice specialty. Clinical placement at The University of Texas at Arlington in the graduate nursing department is a collaborative process with each student.
Students are asked to locate a preceptor which is aligned with their program requirements; however, the Graduate Nursing Department will provide assistance with clinical placement when a student is experiencing difficulty. Clinical placement policies are available in the Graduate Nursing clinical management system, InPlace, and are available to all students upon admission.
