Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nursing

Nurse practitioners provide primary care across the life span through direct nursing care, consultation, collaboration, coordination, and referral. These healthcare services are provided in a variety of settings including neighborhood centers, private practices, school-based clinics, and in the home.The graduate program at Northeastern University enables nurse practitioners to articulate a theoretical base for practice and recognize competencies necessary for the provision of healthcare to individuals, families, and communities. Graduate preparation expands the comprehensiveness of the nurse practitioner role to include participation in and use of research development, implementation of health policy, leadership, education, case management, and consultation. Upon completion of the primary care program, graduates are eligible to sit for all national certification exams in their area of practice.

Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States must submit a credential evaluation from one of the agencies listed below. We require the iCAP WES package that evaluates your transcripts course by course. Transcript evaluations will allow our reviewers to better understand the educational system in which you studied, which may be beneficial for your application review. Degree earned or in progress at an U.S. institutionDegree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only language of instruction (this must be listed on the institution’s transcript)ResuméStatement of PurposeHave taken courses in physics and calculus, receiving grades B of higher