Adult/Gerontology Acute Care for Nurse Practitioners C.G.S.

Admission Requirements

1. A completed application accompanied by a fifty-dollar nonrefundable application fee.
2. Applicants must possess a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from previous master’s in nursing program.
3. Applicants must have completed the prerequisites of Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment. If the candidate is currently a certified APRN, the three prerequisites may be waived.
4. Applicants with international degrees must have their transcripts evaluated for degree and grade equivalency to that of a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
5. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
6. Current unrestricted licensure for the practice of nursing in Rhode Island.
7. A professional résumé.
8. Three professional references (at least one from the clinical area).
9. A brief letter of intent, which includes a statement of goals.
10. Proof of residency is required for in-state tuition.
11. Relevant acute care experience required.
12. An interview may be required.

Retention Requirements

All students are expected to maintain a cumulative average of B (3.00) or better in their graduate program.

Students who do not maintain a cumulative B (3.00) average will have their status reviewed by the master’s program director. Students who achieve less than a B, including a grade of ‘U’, in any course will be placed on probationary status. Students on probationary status must achieve a B or better in each required course over the next 9 credits. Two grades below B are sufficient cause for consideration of dismissal; the decision regarding students’ status will be made by the master’s program director in consult with the dean. Students may be required to repeat a course at the discretion of the master’s program director.

Course Requirements

First Semester

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
NURS 540	Adult Health Illness I for NPs	6	Spring.

Second Semester

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
NURS 615	Adult Health/Illness II for NPs	6	Fall.

Third Semester

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
NURS 625	Adult Health/Illness III for NPs	6	Spring.

Total Credit Hours: 18