About the GNL Program
Did you know that between 2010 and 2050 the population over age 65 will more than double and the population over age 85 will more than triple? Seniors make up the majority of patients in critical care and many other acute care settings, as well as in long term care. If you have an interest in working with older adults, then consider applying for the RN - BS specialty Geriatric Nursing Leaderhsip (GNL) Program.
The GNL Program is part of the University of Utah Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence. This specialty track within the RN - BS program covers current clinical content (e.g., pain management, end of life care, prevention of falls, pressure ulcers) and leadership/management skills (e.g., human resource management, teaching, mentoring, quality improvement). In four semesters, you could be the geriatric nurse expert in your chosen setting.
Flexibility
- Fully on-line curriculum
- 4 semesters of part-time study
- Certificate options available
Leadership
- Focus on leadership skills and competencies
- Individualized leadership development plan
- Best Practices and Capstone courses lead to workplace quality
- improvement/organizational change projects
Expertise
- Emphasis on the care of older adults in all settings
- Nationally known faculty
- Enhanced geriatric clinical content in courses
The coursework for both the RN - BS and Certificate programs is offered online with three on-campus intensive sessions to accommodate work and family obligations. The goal is to recruit, nurture, and encourage nurses to choose to work or stay in a variety of geriatric health care settings and assume leadership roles.
For more information about the Geriatric Nursing Leadership program contact Jan Abramson by e-mail, jan.abramson@nurs.utah.edu, or via telephone (801) 587-9638. For questions about academic advising, contact College of Nursing Student Affairs, Cynthia Weatbrook, cynthia.weatbrook@nurs.utah.edu, or via telephone (801) 581-3414.
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This program is funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. HRSA Grant Number D62HP01910.