Apr 20, 2024

2021-2023 Graduate Catalog

2021-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Post-Master’s APRN Certificate in Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Program director:
Carolyn Tieppo
2042 Human Health Building
(248) 364-8714
cktieppo@oakland.edu

CCNE Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/ master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Oakland University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Program description

The Post Master’s APRN Certificate for the Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) track prepares the current MSN graduate as an advanced practice nurse in the care of the acute and/or critical care patients, from young adults to older adults.

Required coursework is based on a GAP analysis that compares prior MSN didactic and clinical experience with the AGACNP national certification requirements to determine the courses for the Plan of Study. Graduates of the Post-Master’s APRN Certificate in Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will be prepared to sit for the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) certification exam.

Admission terms and application deadlines

Before an applicant’s file can be reviewed for full program admission, all application documents must be received in NursingCAS by the deadline listed below. Incomplete applications will not be sent to departments for admission review.

All applicants to this program are admitted for the fall semester only. The application deadlines are:

February 15th for admission to the following fall semester
International students: April 15th for admission to the following fall semester (see additional requirements below)

Application requirements

To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must submit all Graduate Application Requirements and additional department requirements by the published application deadlines.

Applicants do not submit an online Oakland University Graduate Application. A completed application and required materials must be submitted through the Nursing Centralized Application Service (NursingCAS). Information and instructions for applying through the NursingCAS can be found at the School of Nursing website.

Additional department application requirements

Applicants for admission to the Post Master APRN Certificate of Science in Nursing program must have completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing degree with an overall undergraduate cumulative grade point average of B (3.0) or above from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Applicants must submit ALL transcripts from previously attended institutions.
Proof of a current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the United States or its territories.
A minimum of one year of clinical experience as an R.N. (at time of application deadline) is required during which time the applicant must have functioned as an independent decision maker and demonstrated advanced psychomotor skills.
Two (2) Recommendations must be completed by healthcare professionals in nursing, leadership, administration/management, or education and are able to attest to the applicant’s nursing skills and/or abilities. One reference must be from a colleague who is familiar with the applicant’s work.
Post MSN Nurse Practitioner tracks: Professional statement of 500 to 1,000 words. The professional statement should focus on the consensus model within the APRN scope of practice, the applicant’s career goals after completion of the program, how recent clinical experiences have prepared him/her for an advanced practice role, and plans for professional development.

International Students

International students are encouraged to contact The Graduate School (www.oakland.edu/grad) to determine what additional documentation is required for admission eligibility.

Admission review and assessment

Admission to graduate school at Oakland University is selective. In making admission recommendations to Oakland University Graduate School, each department assesses the potential of applicants for success in the program by examining their undergraduate records, professional statement, letters of recommendation, prerequisite courses and any other admission requirements established by the academic department.

Qualified applicants will be selected for an individual interview with a School of Nursing faculty. The interview will be scheduled after all application materials have been submitted.

Post Master’s APRN Certificate Requirements

A GAP analysis of prior didactic coursework and clinical experiences from an applicant’s master’s degree program will be completed to determine coursework required for the post-master’s APRN AGACNP certificate. The GAP analysis will identify Foundation, Clinical Core and Specialty course content necessary to prepare students to be eligible to sit for a national certification exam that corresponds with the role and population focus of the AGACNP track. Additional clinical hours may be necessary to meet the 700 minimum required for AGACNP certification. Students completing all required courses based on the GAP analysis will earn a post-master’s certificate in Adult Gerontological Acute Care NP. Based on the GAP analysis courses for the student’s Plan of Study (POS) will be selected from the following list of Foundation, Clinical Core and Specialty courses.

The PM APRN Certificate, AGACNP is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a minimum of 15 credits in an approved plan of study. It is typical for PMC students to complete all of the courses listed under the Specialty Courses category below.

Course requirements

a. Foundation Course Requirements (10 credits)

Foundation courses address critical content needed by all graduate nursing students.

NRS 5312 - Theory and Transitional Research for Advanced Nursing Practice (4 credits)
NRS 5241 - Systems Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
NRS 6398 - Graduate Project (2 credits)

b. Clinical Core Courses (11 credits)

The clinical core courses provide graduate students with advanced clinical knowledge and skills and are based on population foci.

NRS 6411 - Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
NRS 6421 - Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (4 credits)
NRS 6441 - Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan (4 credits)

c. Specialty Courses (28 credits)

Specialty courses consist of didactic and clinical courses that prepare students for advanced practice nursing. The specialty courses build upon nursing knowledge and skills learned at the undergraduate level and graduate foundation and clinical core courses and are based on population foci.

NRS 6627 - Advanced Concepts in Gerontology (3 credits)
NRS 6732 - Role Transition to the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (3 credits)
NRS 6734 - Nurse Practitioner Diagnostic Testing and Procedures in the Acute Care Setting (2 credits)
NRS 6737 - Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Clinical concepts in Acute Care I (6 credits)
NRS 6742 - Professional Seminar II (1 credit)
NRS 6747 - Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Clinical Concepts in Acute Care II (6 credits)
NRS 6767 - Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Clinical Concepts in Acute Care III (7 credits)

Satisfactory academic progress

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is the term used to denote a student’s successful completion of coursework toward a certificate or degree. Federal regulations require the Office of Financial Aid to monitor Satisfactory Academic Progress for all financial aid recipients each semester.

Students who fall behind in their coursework, or fail to achieve minimum standards for grade point average and completion of classes, may lose their eligibility for all types of federal, state and university aid. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for additional details.

Good academic standing

All graduate students are expected to remain in good academic standing throughout the entire course of their graduate program.

To be in good academic standing, a graduate student must make satisfactory progress toward fulfilling degree requirements, including the completion of critical degree milestones as set forth by the academic program. The student must also maintain a minimum semester and overall GPA of B (3.0).

Good academic standing is a requirement for:

Holding a Graduate Assistantship
Receiving a fellowship or scholarship
Advancing to candidacy for a graduate degree
Going on a leave of absence
Obtaining a graduate certificate or degree from Oakland University.

Additionally, graduate students must meet all department academic standards which may be more stringent than the minimum set forth by the University.

Program requirements: Students are required to follow the university policies and procedures for graduate students, as described in the Oakland University Graduate Catalog. In addition to the university requirements, specific School of Nursing policies and procedures are outlined in the School of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook.

Students are expected to earn a grade of B (3.0) or above in each course in the PM APRN Certificate program. In courses graded Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory (S/U), students are expected to earn a course grade of satisfactory. Students who are not making satisfactory progress in the program may be placed on probation with conditions imposed for retention in the program or may be recommended for dismissal from the program.

Students are required to keep health requirements current and must maintain an RN license that is current and free of any complaint or restriction throughout the program. See the School of Nursing Website for health requirements. Students are also required to meet any requirements of the health care facilities where they have clinical learning experiences.

Graduate students who are not in good academic standing for any reason are subject to probation and/or dismissal from further graduate study.

Related program information

Plan of study

All accepted applicants, in consultation with their assigned NP program director, must develop a plan of study that details specific courses the students will use to satisfy their degree requirements. The plan of study must be signed by the program director and student prior to submission to Oakland University Graduate School.

Master’s and graduate certificate students must submit a department-approved plan of study by the end of their first semester of graduate coursework. Doctoral students must submit an approved plan of study prior to completion of the first year of coursework. (See the Graduate Student Responsibility section of this catalog.)

Note: Credit granted for successful completion of a course toward an undergraduate degree program may not be repeated for a graduate degree. If a substitution is approved, the minimum number of program-approved graduate credits will be required. A Petition of Exception - OU Course Waiver/ Substitution requesting the substitution must be approved.

Advising

Students are responsible for requirements and policies stated in the School of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook and in each course syllabus. Every student admitted to the MSN program is assigned both an academic adviser and a program director who has teaching responsibilities in the graduate program. These advisers are available to discuss coursework, plans of study, concerns regarding progression in the program, and student career goals.