Degree Information: Adult Nurse Practitioner

Granted By Indiana University
Academic Unit IU School of Nursing
Degree(s) Master of Science in Nursing
More information about this degree program

Overview The adult nurse practitioner major is a 42-credit-hour program that prepares students for the advanced practice of nursing in primary health care of adults. The focus is on the comprehensive study of well, at risk, and chronically ill clients and their families who are cared for in ambulatory or extended care settings. In collaboration with other health care professionals, students provide health promotion, health maintenance, and management in a variety of clinical sites. The program is designed for either part- or full-time study.

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