Graduate Program
BS-DNP Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Specialize in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nursing
An Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is a registered nurse with an advanced graduate degree who is trained to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to adults and older adults, including the frail elderly. Their scope of practice spans the wellness-to-illness continuum, with a primary emphasis on managing acute and complex health conditions (National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 2012).
Concentration Overview
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The program follows a standard curriculum plan. Your specific course sequence will be finalized when you are admitted, and you’ll receive your personalized program plan after accepting your admission offer.
All BSN to DNP course requirements are listed in the Graduate Catalog.
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Graduates are prepared to take the Certification Examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners practice in a variety of acute and outpatient settings, providing evaluation and management for patients with complex acute, critical, or chronic illnesses and injuries.