Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Gain the advanced skills to help shape nursing standards of excellence and inspire teams to uphold the highest levels of patient care. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for the maximum time frame of 10 years.* Earn your DNP degree from a leader in doctoral nursing education. Build advanced practice and leadership skills that you can apply within your organization, patient community, and professional journey. Choose the path that best fits your goals—traditional, nurse practitioner, or specialty-focused—and move forward with a doctoral path built for your busy life. With clear tuition, a streamlined curriculum, and a guided capstone process, you’ll feel confident and supported every step of the way. Get Capstone Support From Day One Your capstone isn’t saved for the end of your program—it’s built into every course. This structured approach lets you make steady progress each term, with support at every step. Get Enhanced Practicum Support A virtual skills lab helps you gain key skills to maximize your practicum experience, while our Practicum Pledge® offers a collaborative process dedicated to helping you find a right‑fit, on‑time practicum match. 1 Choose Your Path Personalize your path—choose the traditional DNP or one of six specializations, including five nurse practitioner (NP) options. Expert Faculty Learn from distinguished faculty. All of our DNP program's didactic faculty are doctorally trained. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post‑graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( ). Walden partners with The DAISY Foundation ™ and other organizations that share our commitment to putting nurses first. Doctor of Nursing Practice Specializations Build the knowledge and skills to care for patients 13 and older with complex acute and unstable chronic medical conditions. Gain the advanced training to oversee the health and well‑being of patients 13 and older and improve health outcomes. Develop greater management expertise and harness your experience to serve as a leader and role model in your organization. Prepare to manage disease prevention, health promotion, and restorative care in patients of all ages. Prepare to oversee the health and wellness of patients from birth to age 21 in pediatric primary care settings. Learn to care for the mental and emotional well‑being of patients with psychiatric disorders and emotional challenges. Hands‑on practicums are integral to your doctoral learning experience. That’s why our online Doctor of Nursing Practice program offers the Walden Practicum Pledge ® , a collaborative approach to help you navigate the practicum process and ensure a successful placement. Once you register for Practicum Pledge ® , a dedicated Field Placement Team partners with you to secure a site and preceptor. If you can’t identify your site and preceptor (along with additional requirements*), we’ll help find you a match. This enhanced support provides you with added confidence as you begin your DNP degree journey. For complete details, go to . “The program provides you a lot of information to be successful in your work setting. When I have friends or colleagues that ask me about continued education, I immediately tell them to reach out to Walden.” Improve your practice and your community through practical learning experiences and a curriculum focused on making a social impact. Walden’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will prepare you with the knowledge and expertise to strengthen your advanced nursing practice, augment healthcare delivery, and improve patient care. Your career options may include a: Medical and health services manager Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program. No guarantee is made that a person who enrolls in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program will obtain a job. Program Admission Considerations (BSN-DNP track): You must have a current, active RN license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited school and meet the general admission requirements. Program Admission Considerations (MSN-DNP track): You must have a current, active RN license, a Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited school and meet the general admission requirements. Choose the BSN to DNP track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your bachelor’s in nursing degree. Choose the MSN to DNP track if you are a registered nurse (RN) and have earned your master’s in nursing degree. You’ll also be required to submit a completed online application, employment history, and official transcripts. Your Enrollment Specialist will help you gather all of the required materials starting with your application all the way through your first day of classes. Receive up to five credits at the end of the program tuition‑free in the DNP Traditional or DNP with a specialization in Executive Leadership. 1 Receive four clinical practicum courses, up to 8 credits, tuition‑free in DNP with an NP specialization. 1 You don’t have to apply for the Believe & Achieve Scholarship; it is available to all eligible students. Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to save money on your education. Get in touch with an Enrollment Specialist today at View phone number on click.appcast.io to learn more. Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call View phone number on click.appcast.io . Ready to further your education? Become a next‑generation nursing leader and a catalyst for positive change in your organization and community. Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into any DNP Program or Specialization: Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into any DNP Nurse Practitioner specialization: Louisiana, Oklahoma, Oregon Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the DNP Executive Leadership specialization: Washington state Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the DNP Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialization: Arizona Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the DNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) specialization: Nevada Note for prospective Washington state students: Walden University is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to provide practice experiences in Washington State for a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics, Leadership and Management, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. For more information, go to the following website: doh.wa.gov/licenses‑permits‑and‑certificates . Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) *The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (BSN), master’s degree program in nursing (MSN), post‑graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Walden University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( ). Note on licensure: The DNP nurse practitioner specializations programs are designed to prepare graduates with an active registered nurse (RN) license or APRN license to practice in the U.S. as nurse practitioners in their program specialty area. However, each state has its own academic preparation and authority to practice requirements and issues its own credential for an RN to be permitted to practice as a nurse practitioner in that state. No graduate program can guarantee that graduates will obtain licensure to practice as a nurse practitioner. We encourage students to consult the appropriate board of nursing or regulatory authority in the states or jurisdictions in which they reside or intend to seek licensure to determine specific requirements. Walden Enrollment Specialists can provide general information relating to licensure; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to licensure for the state in which they intend to practice, as requirements vary widely. Note on certification: Walden’s DNP NP specializations are designed to academically prepare graduates to apply for national certification. Walden makes no representations or guarantees that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to achieve national certification. We encourage students to consult an appropriate certifying body for the specific certification eligibility requirements. Students should also consult their state board of nursing or other state agency to determine what certifications are required or accepted in that state. It is an individual’s responsibility to understand, evaluate, and comply with all requirements relating to national certification, as requirements vary widely. For more information about nurse practitioner certification exams, students should visit the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board at , the American Nurses Credentialing Center at , or other nurse practitioner certification websites. Note on Field Experience and Relocating Students who are considering relocating are advised to contact their Student Success Advisor prior to any decision to relocate in order to determine how relocation may impact progress in their program. Advisors can provide information and guidance on how relocating may result in possible changes, restrictions, and/or additional requirements affecting field experience. Each Board of Nursing and Higher Education Authority governs the field experience rules and regulations in their respective states, and students may be unable to complete field experience in the state in which they plan to relocate. While Walden is committed to working collaboratively with students to secure field sites across the United States, it is imperative that students contact their Student Success Advisor immediately when considering relocating. #J-18808-Ljbffr