Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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Nursing (BSN, LNBSN, ADN, RNBSN, MSN, RNMSN, Post Masters Certs, DNP) Master of Science in Nursing

Program Description

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is a Registered Nurse educated at the Master's level as a nurse practitioner. The focus for the AGACNP is to provide a full range of holistic care and support to adult and gerontology patients with complex and acute conditions. The AGACNP is educated to provide high quality, continual and comprehensive care by providing preventive health services, patient education, and acute care management. The AGACNP is prepared to implement evidence-based practice guidelines and to critically analyze and adapt health care interventions based on individualized assessments of individual needs. The AGACNP practices in the context of community, with broad knowledge, sensitivity, and awareness of the specific needs of people from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. AGACNP delivers care that may include specialty clinics, health maintenance organizations, Veteran's Administration facilities, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Nursing

Credits Required

155

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

Instructional Months

Instructional Weeks

112

CIP Code

51.3801

SOC Code

29-1171.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME	NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED	CAMPUS OR MODALITY	NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS	NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS	NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION	CIP CODE	SOC CODES
RN to MSN Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Accelerated	155	Distance Education	7	112	28	51.3801	29-1171.00
RN to MSN Adult Gerontology Acute Care Working Professional	155	Distance Education	11	176	44	51.3801	29-1171.00

* Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses, and may not be available to residents in all states.

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

RN Licensure Disclosure:
RNs must have an active and unobstructed license in their state of residence before starting their clinical courses with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement. RNs who wish to complete their clinical hours in CA or TX (or another approved state) will be required to apply for a license in that state before starting their clinical. All students must submit proof of health insurance before starting their clinical and cannot do their clinicals in non-approved states.