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Master of Science GNP: Program Requirements

The Master of Science Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) Program at Nazareth College is for nurses who hold a BS and wish to prepare for advanced practice in the field of care for the elderly. Note: The program is registered by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Program Overview

Nazareth's GNP program is a 42 credit hour program of study, consisting of 39 credits of clinical and didactic coursework and three elective credits. The course of study includes four clinical practicums which allow you to learn advanced health assessment skills, apply those skills -- along with clinical decision making knowledge -- to manage acute and chronic health problems, rehabilitation, and health maintenance for elderly clients. You may enroll full- or part-time.

Why Become a Master's-Prepared Gerontological Nurse Practitioner?

  • National demographic changes that increase the significance of gerontological practitioners.
  • Aging baby boomer generation, causing a need for expertise in managing care for the older adult.
  • Alarming nursing shortage in America; shortfall predictions by 2008 of 450,000 nurses

MS GNP Admission Requirements

  • A baccalaureate nursing degree from a national accredited program.
  • Current professional nursing licensure and registration.
  • Minimum of one year's experience working in nursing as a Registered Nurse.
  • B average in required undergraduate nursing courses and an overall GPA of 3.0.
  • Evidence of successful completion of Introductory Statistics and Introductory Health Assessment (credit bearing courses).
  • Completed application to the GNP program.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Interview with the Director of the GNP program.


Your application will be considered after you submit the following materials:

  • The application form and required application fee.
  • An autobiographical statement including your reasons for undertaking graduate study.
  • A copy of current professional nursing license and registration in New York State or other jurisdiction.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended.

After the college has received all of your application materials, you will be called for an appointment with the Director of the GNP program, Linda Janelli, Ed.D., RNC.