DNP
Innovative learning.
Rewarding careers.
The University of Utah Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence offers geriatric specialty preparation to DNP students within our tradition of innovation in gerontology education, clinical practice and aging research. Building on a commitment to universal geriatric education for all providers of adult clinical care, these nurse specialists will lead interdisciplinary practice and the education of nurses to provide extraordinary health care to older adults.
Students who wish to focus in geriatrics/gerontology will incorporate courses from the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program graduate certificate or other designated aging coursework into their program of study to graduate as experts in caring for older adults.
Individualized learning opportunities will provide rewarding career paths for graduates: faculty at community colleges and universities, nurse practitioners, administrators and leaders.
The following programs provide options and there is potential stipend support for nurses to pursue a subspecialty in geriatrics/gerontology.
Primary Care
- Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Acute Care
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Masters to DNP
For more information about the innovative opportunities offered in collaboration with the University of Utah Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence contact the Center by e-mail, Hartford@nurs.utah.edu or phone, (801) 587-8390.