There are presently three tracks in the Graduate Nursing Program offering an M.S. in Nursing:
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG ACNP)
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track is comprised of a 48-credit program of study with 540 practicum hours and prepares students for a career in adult acute care settings. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to sit for the national board examination for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG ACNP).
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
The Family Nurse Practitioner Track is comprised of a 48-credit program of study with 540 practicum hours and prepares students for a career in primary care settings. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to sit for the national board examination for certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Track is comprised of a 51-credit program of study with 540 practicum hours and prepares students for a variety of roles in both primary care and behavioral health settings. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to sit for the national board examination for certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) across the lifespan.