What Makes Our Program Distinct?

Faculty are nationally and internationally known for their teaching and research.

Each Adult/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Practitioner student’s program of study is individualized through clinical placements and assignments to match the student’s interests.

Each student benefits from a variety of clinical rotations with outstanding clinical leaders who are committed to each student’s education.

Faculty are nationally and internationally known for their teaching and research. Students have opportunities for involvement in research with the Center for Aging Science and Care Innovation and the Minnesota Center on Aging.

Our graduates are prepared to:

  • Care for adolescent to end-of-life individuals with acute and chronic health problems
  • Foster health promotion and disease prevention
  • Diagnose and treat simple to complex health conditions for adults and older adults
  • Conduct office procedures
  • Provide comprehensive care coordination for patients across health care settings
  • Collaborate effectively in interprofessional teams
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives
The Adult Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty at the University of Minnesota
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Certifications

After graduation, students will be prepared to take the national certification examination for adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner. For further information about the national examination go to the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.