Young Nurse Clinician Programs

Young Gerontologic Nurse Clinician Program (YGNCP)

What is the Young Gerontologic Nurse Clinician Program?

The UI College of Nursing and the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence Young Gerontologic Clinician Program (YGNCP) is a 1-3 year mentored program for undergraduate nursing students interested in a career in gerontological nursing. Young Gero Nurse Clinician (YGNC) students are integrated into the ongoing undergraduate nursing program under the direction of a faculty mentor and expert gerontological nurse clinicians. This unique opportunity to participate as a YGNC is open to all undergraduate and RN-BSN students who qualify.

What will be expected of me as a Young Gero Nurse Clinician?

• Participation in practicum experiences that incorporate older adults in a variety of clinical settings under the direction of a faculty mentor and expert clinician(s).
• Completion of a project under the direction of your faculty mentor and/or expert clinician on a topic of interest and importance to gerontologic nursing practice that results in a tangible product. For this project, the student will receive 1-3 hours of Independent Study or Honors Independent Study credit (for students who qualify) applicable toward graduation.
• Participation in the interdisciplinary Geriatric Journal Club and/or Geriatric Grand Rounds at least once per semester.
• Attendance at the annual Long-term Care Conference sponsored by the College of Nursing.

What benefits will I receive as a Young Gero Nurse Clinician (YGNC)?

• Complimentary registration to the annual LTC Conference.
• The option of registering for Independent Study or Honors Independent Study for up to 3 credits toward graduation.
• Complimentary subscription to the Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
• Complimentary copy(ies) of selected gerontologic texts and /or resources.
• Add a valuable and unique clinical honor to your curriculum vitae.
• Opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills in gerontological nursing.
• Certificate of Gerontological Clinical Practicum Excellence.
• Identification of a network of potential employers.

Who will be my YGNC mentor?

You will be paired with a faculty mentor and expert clinician(s) who match most closely your clinical interests and professional goals.

How do I apply? You will need to submit the following items:

• Completed application
• Copy of most recent transcript: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Goal statement (no longer than 1 page, 12 point font) describing your clinical interests and professional goals as they relate to gerontological nursing, and your reason for interest in the YGNCP.
• Endorsements from two (2) faculty members

Application Timeline
Submit all materials to:
Paula Mobily, PhD, RN,
Education Director, Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence
Attn: YGNCP
388 Nursing Building

For the academic year, completed materials are due:
Nov 1 for Spring enrollment in the YGNC program
April 1 for Fall enrollment in the YGNC program

Application materials: (They are also available in the Hartford Center Office (490NB)).

Application
Transcript release form

Applicants will be notified within 30 days of the application date. The selected students will begin the YGNCP the following semester. A meeting date between the student and the faculty mentor will be arranged prior to registration for the upcoming semester.