Adult Nurse Practitioner

The Adult Nurse Practioner (ANP) specialty is offered within both the Master of Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, and focuses on the care of adults from adolescence through old age and across the health continuum. Diverse clinical practice learning opportunities prepare the graduate for roles as a collaborative member of the health care team and as a primary health care provider.

Students may choose Adult Nurse Practitioner to become an ANP GENERALIST. Or, they may choose to enhance their education through coursework in a particular area of interest including courses in:

• Acute and hospital-based care of medically vulnerable adults
• Prevention and treatment of infectious diseases
• Care of older adults in different environments including home care and hospice
• Health care in rural and underserved areas

• Practice Characteristics/Certifications
• Curriculum Overview/Clinical-Narrative
• Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems