Graduate Program
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program offers comprehensive didactic and clinical experiences, preparing graduates to meet competencies for caring for patients who are physiologically unstable, technologically dependent, or highly vulnerable to complications, requiring frequent monitoring and intervention across care settings (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Competencies, 2012, p. 13).
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.
The program requires completion of 57 credit hours.
All MSN course requirements are listed in the Graduate Catalog.
Note: A Master’s College of Nursing Comprehensive Examination is required at the end of the program.
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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).
Hear from Our Bull Nurses
Dinorah Figueroa
"My proudest moment was during clinical rotations when I began to gain professional respect and was viewed as a provider—not just a CVICU RN. That shift validated all the hard work and dedication I’ve poured into this journey."
Janery Mae Duyag
"I was drawn to critical care for the teamwork, complex cases, advanced skills, and fast decision-making. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care reflects everything I love about nursing—bringing healing, compassion, hope, and comfort to patients in the midst of chaos."
Alfredo Murillo
“Professional development” is the phrase I’d use to describe my NP journey. It helped me appreciate the complexity of medicine, expand my knowledge, and grow more confident as I prepare to step into the role of a Nurse Practitioner."