Education
Opportunities in Geriatric Nursing
There are a number of programs offered
by the College of Nursing to prepare nurses with knowledge
and skills in gerontological nursing.
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Students in the BSN program have the opportunity
to gain excellent basic preparation to care for older persons
in a variety of settings, including long term care and acute
care. All students take a required course in Gerontological
Nursing and can choose a clinical practicum in a variety
of settings, including older person’s homes, assisted
living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, and other agencies
that serve elders.
This program enables registered nurses
to complete a bachelors in nursing in a fast-track program
on campus or in sites closer to their homes around the State.
The program is also organized to enable
students to fast-track directly into a Master’s program
in nursing.
Master’s Programs in Gerontological
Nursing
- Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Nurses interested in adult and gerontologic
primary care are prepared to sit for American Nurses Credentialing
Center Certification and obtain Advanced Registered Nurse
licensure in Iowa.
- Master’s in Nursing Program:
Gerontological Nursing
This program is designed for nurses who
desire careers in clinical settings serving older persons,
or for nurses who desire to teach in Area School Associate
Degree Programs in nursing. The program
will be entirely web-based when the conversion of all courses
for web-based instruction is complete. To date, the
core courses required for the program are web-based. The
33 credit hour length with web-based instruction will allow
nurses who have access to the Internet and are located anywhere
in Iowa or the nation to complete the requirements for the
degree.
- Master’s in Nursing Degree for
Gerontological Nursing Clinical Specialists
The Master’s in Nursing Degree that
prepares gerontological advanced practice clinical nurse
specialists may require more credit hours than the 33 credit
hour program mostly because of the requirements for certification
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and for
licensure as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in
Iowa. To remain current with ANCC requirments contact their
website. (http://nursingworld.org)
- Long-Term Care Administrator Master’s
in Nursing Degree Option
This option is available to all nurses
who enroll in the 33 credit hour master’s degree:
gerontological nursing, the master’s degree in gerontological
nursing that prepares for advanced practice certification
and licensure, or the master’s degree in nursing management.
By planning a specific selection of required and elective
courses, the requirements to sit for the Long-Term Care
Administrator licensure examination can also be met. Depending
on the program of study selected, the student may be required
to take some courses in addition to those required for the
master’s in nursing degree, however, these will be
few at most. Thus both the master’s in nursing and
licensure as a Long-Term Care Administrator can be obtained
without duplicating credit hours and at less cost.
Doctoral (PhD) Programs in Aging/Gerontological
Nursing
- PhD in Aging/Gerontological Nursing:
Master’s Degree in Nursing Entry
Students who enter the PhD program with
a master’s degree in nursing complete the degree with
60 credit hours of coursework, including the dissertation.
- PhD in Aging/Gerontological Nursing:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Entry
This is a fast-track program that requires fewer credit hours to complete the PhD than if the student completes a master's degree and then completes the requirements for a PhD in Nursing.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
The DNP is a clinical doctorate which prepares advanced practice nurses for leadership roles by educating them in evidence-based practice, economics, finance and policy.
Dual Degree Programs
- MSN/Master's in Business Administration
The joint program of the Colleges of Nursing and Business Administration is designed for students with previous clinical and administrative experience. Students must be accepted for graduate study in both colleges.
- MSN/Master's in Publick Health
A joint program in the Colleges of Nursing and Public Health was initiated in the fall of 2002. The program is designed to provide an opportunity for students in the MSN to receive formal training in public health as well as nursing. Currently, it is offered in four MSN focal area: informatics, nursing administration, community nursing, and occupational health. It is a 60-semester hour program and is available to both full-time and part-time students.
Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Scholarship
opportunities through the John A Hartford Foundation.
- The American Academy of Nursing,
with support from the John A. Hartford Foundation¹
of New York City, seeks applicants for Pre-doctoral
and Post-doctoral Scholarships in gerontological nursing.
The Scholars Program offers grant support up to $50,000
per annum for two years to successful Pre-doctoral candidates
and $60,000 per annum for two years to successful Post-doctoral
candidates who will commence or continue education or
research training. In addition to pre and post-doctoral
scholarships, there is a program for applicants who wish
to pursue a master of business administration to focus on the management/leadership
of institutions serving older persons (separate application).
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All applicants must be registered
nurses, hold degree(s) in nursing, and be United States
citizens or permanent U.S. residents. This program seeks
and supports diversity in its applicants and requires
all candidates to demonstrate potential for long-term
contribution to the field of geriatric nursing.
- BAGNC
Predoctoral Scholarship information
- MBA
Scholarship information
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