This program consists of both didactic and practice-based clinical performance courses that prepare you for eligibility for certification. Hone the skills to advance your nursing career with online degrees and certificates from Ohio University. Program formats allow you to progress through your studies where and when you want, and include courses that focus on developing the analytical, conceptual and practical capabilities necessary to improve communities' health outcomes in a range of professions.

The Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) in Seniors Care is a professional degree for health-care professional who want to design, deliver and lead comprehensive care and services for seniors in a range of community and organizational settings.

This program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skill of learners to work with older adults in order to effectively meet the needs of the aging population. This program will focus on gaining a greater understanding of the physical, social, cognitive and spiritual needs of the older adults, and the challenges faced by our aging population.

MSN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner This MSN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program option at the George Washington University School of Nursing provides the theoretical and practical foundations for registered nurses to become leaders in their role as advanced practice nurses, specifically working with adolescents (ages 13 and older) and adult patients. With an aging populace, adult-gerontology is an expanding area with abundant opportunities in home health, long-term care, assisted living, and other fields. Completing this program will qualify you to sit for the ANCC and AANP certification exams. Who Should Apply If you’re already working as a nurse and are interested in advancing your education to become the primary care provider your patients come to know and trust, with opportunities in home health, long-term care, and other fields, you should consider our MSN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP program.

The Post Graduate Certificate Program is designed for individuals who have previously acquired a master’s degree in nursing . This Certificate allows nurses to expand their role as Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners to function as Nurse Practitioners in ambulatory or community-based areas.

There’s a growing demand for advanced practice nurses to serve the nation’s broad aging population. Become the best partner in health for your patients as an AGNP. Our AGNP track prepares nurses to provide patient-centered, quality care to individuals age 13 and up. The AGNP role includes preventative healthcare, as well as assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. As an AGNP you will apply evidence in practice designed to improve quality of care and health outcomes.

This qualification addresses work primarily in residential facilities within defined organization guidelines and service plans.