Bachelor's Program

The primary mission of the nursing program is to prepare nurse professionals who are key members of an interdisciplinary team that can have a positive impact on health care outcomes. With the current gaps in health care services, Puerto Rico needs well-trained nurses with increased knowledge and skills to provide care to those needing health care. The students in the Undergraduate Program are encouraged to maintain a holistic perspective in the health care they provide with a multidisciplinary and collaborative focus throughout the individuals life span.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Gurabo Campus is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Contact

Dr. Minerva Mulero López
Director of Nursing Program
Phone: 787-743-7979, Ext. 4042
E-mail: mimulero@uagm.edu

About the Program

Mission

Curriculum and Plan of Study 2020-21

Specific Admission Requirements

Student Learning Outcomes

Student Profile

Catalogue 2019-20

Clinical Practice Handbook

Complaint Procedures

Student Regulations

Student Achievement Data

Master's Program

A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced education and training. Presently, advanced education and training is considered to be a master’s degree or post-masters certificate. Their goal is to help people be as healthy as possible. Family Nurse Practitioners advocate for health promotion and disease prevention. These professionals teach people ways to stay healthy and treat them for acute illness (e.g. colds) and chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes). Family Nurse Practitioners may perform health histories, physical assessment and examinations, order and interpret diagnostic/laboratory studies, diagnose and treat common illness and minor injuries, make referrals to specialists, counsel and teach health and nutrition, prescribe/manage medication therapy and provide continued/follow–up and coordinate care for patients at any stage of development throughout the lifespan.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

The Master of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing-Familiy Nurse Practitioner at Universidad Ana G. Méndez - Gurabo Campus are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.