Graduate Program
BS-DNP Occupational Health/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Concentration
Specialize in Occupational Health/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
An Occupational Health/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (OH/AGPCNP) is a registered nurse with an advanced degree, trained to deliver patient-centered primary care to adults and older adults, including the frail elderly, across the wellness-to-illness continuum with a focus on occupational health. Graduates are prepared to provide primary care and manage work-related injuries and illnesses in a variety of settings.
Concentration Overview
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The program follows a standard curriculum plan. Your specific course sequence will be finalized when you are admitted, and you’ll receive your personalized program plan after accepting your admission offer.
All BSN to DNP course requirements are listed in the Graduate Catalog.
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Graduates are prepared to take the Certification Examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certifying Board (AANPCB). They will also be eligible to sit for the Certified Occupational Health Nurse or the Certified Occupational Health Nurse specialist certification exams offered by the American Board of Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN).
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This program is supported by the Sunshine Research & Education Center, which is funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOSH). Funding may be available for eligible applicants.