Nursing, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.)
About the Program
In 2023, Boise State’s Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program ranked #10 in the nation for online master’s in nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report. Over 99% of students in the program pass their nurse practitioner board exam on the first attempt.
With various tracks for specialization, the advanced practice program focuses on preparing students through evidence-based practice and modern, relevant coursework. To maximize flexibility, courses are taught primarily online. They’re combined with four clinical rotations and three on-campus summer intensives which allow students to engage face-to-face with peers and instructors. The program offers a dedicated clinical placement team to support students through preceptorship and ensure they have the best clinical experience possible in their own communities.
Tuition is $890 per credit hour for all students – there are no out-of-state fees.
Program Requirements
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Graduate Major Requirements take the following courses, take 38 credits38 creditsNURS502 - Foundation of Knowledge/Theory3 creditsNURS508 - Adv Resrch & Inquiry for Nurs3 creditsNURS522 - Concepts of Population Health3 creditsNURS516 - Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics3 creditsNURS518 - Lifespan Health Assessment2 creditsNURS519 - Health Assessment Clinical1 creditNURS520 - Professional Role3 creditsNURS532 - Leadership3 creditsNURS534 - Diagnosis & Management3 creditsNURS535 - Diagnosis & Management2 creditsNURS560 - Scholarly Synthesis2 credits
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Primary Care Option Requirements take the following courses, take 19 credits19 creditsNURS542 - Primary Care Management4 creditsNURS543 - Primary Care Mgt I Clinical2 creditsNURS544 - Primary Care Management II4 creditsNURS545 - Primary Care Mgt II Clinical2 creditsNURS547 - Primary Care Clinical Res3 creditsNURS551 - Primary Care Procedures & Diag2 creditsNURS555 - Primary Care Clinical Skills S2 credits
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Acute Care Option Requirements take the following courses, take 17-19 credits17 - 19 creditsNURS536 - Acute Care Management I4 creditsNURS537 - Acute Care Mgt Clinical2 creditsNURS538 - Acute Care Management II4 creditsNURS539 - Acute Care Mgt II Clinical2 creditsNURS541 - Acute Care Clinical Residency1 - 3 creditsNURS549 - Acute Care Procedures & Diagno2 creditsNURS557 - Acute Care Clinical Skills Syn2 credits
* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.