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Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Online
Specialize your nursing practice and advance your career as you prepare for two national certification exams: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Apply By
12/30/24
Start Class
1/13/25
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Program Overview
Check all the boxes with an online Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSN
Earn your MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online to develop your ability to provide comprehensive healthcare for adult patients across their lifespans. Expand your professional opportunities when you elevate your adult gero acute care NP expertise through rigorous curriculum, hands-on practicum experiences and optional on-site skills labs.
Low faculty-to-student ratios empower our experienced, Christ-centered and highly responsive faculty to provide you with one-on-one attention. Apply your knowledge and skills during clinical requirements tailored to your specific areas of interest. Plus, this CCNE-accredited online program prepares you for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) certification exams.
This online program will prepare you for nurse practitioner roles in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Intensive care units
- Trauma or acute care units
- Hospital inpatient units
- Hospital outpatient units
- Long-term care facilities
- Specialty clinics
- Intensive care units
- Trauma or acute care units
- Hospital inpatient units
- Hospital outpatient units
- Long-term care facilities
- Specialty clinics
Upon completion of this MSN Adult Gero Acute Care NP online program, you will be prepared to:
- Develop expertise and knowledge for advanced nursing and leadership roles in the healthcare system
- Be equipped to take the national certification exams offered by ANCC and AACN
- Develop patient-centered care in adolescent to adult populations that respects diversity and the unique characteristics of individuals and populations
- Deliver care for patients who suffer from acute illness related to physiology or a specific condition
- Develop expertise and knowledge for advanced nursing and leadership roles in the healthcare system
- Be equipped to take the national certification exams offered by ANCC and AACN
- Develop patient-centered care in adolescent to adult populations that respects diversity and the unique characteristics of individuals and populations
- Deliver care for patients who suffer from acute illness related to physiology or a specific condition
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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor offers a variety of specialized degrees that can help you advance with purpose. Learn about our other healthcare programs.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing within the Scott & White School of Nursing at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. The online DNP program is currently seeking CCNE accreditation.
Military Friendly School
UMHB is designated as a Military Friendly® School with Silver distinction by VIQTORY media 2023-2024 (MilitaryFriendly.com)
Tuition
Pay by the course in our MSN AGACNP online program
Tuition for the MSN – Adult Gero ACNP online program is paid by the course, so you can manage costs as you advance.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
---|---|---|---|
MSN – Adult Gero ACNP | $1,160 | $3,480 | $52,200 |
*Tuition includes all standard fees and is subject to change without notice. UMHB reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Tuition Breakdown
Admissions
Get ready to apply for an online MSN Adult Gero Acute Care NP
For admission into the MSN – Adult Gero ACNP online program, you must meet the requirements below.
Admission Requirements
- Active, unencumbered RN license
- BSN from an accredited university
- Two years of work experience
Review our streamlined admission process for the MSN – Adult Gero ACNP online program. To be considered for admission, you must meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited university
- Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- A 2.75 cumulative GPA
- An interview and letters of reference will be required for all GPAs of 2.75-2.99
- For a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred), we do not require an interview or letters of reference
- Active, unencumbered RN license in the state where you reside and where you will complete site-based experience
- Two years of work experience
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended should be mailed directly from the institution(s) to UMHB at this address:
Admissions Office
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College Street
UMHB Box 8402
Belton, TX 76513
Official transcripts sent directly from issuing institution(s) are also accepted electronically. Please email them to:
Or fax:
866-806-3813
Have a question? Call us at 833-690-1231.
Admission Requirements
- Active, unencumbered RN license
- BSN from an accredited university
- Two years of work experience
Courses
What you’ll study in our online Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSN
The MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online curriculum is comprised of eight core courses and seven AGACNP courses for a total of 45 credit hours.
Students are required to take 8 core courses.
Includes 630 Clinical Hours.
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