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) Masters

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

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

Instructional Months

Instructional Weeks

CIP Code

51.3801

SOC Code

29-1170.00

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
MSN Acute Care Accelerated	50	Distance Education	10	80	20	51.3801	29-1171.00, 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00
MSN Acute Care Working Professional	50	Distance Education	20	128	32	51.3821	29-1171.00, 29-1141.00, 25-1072.00

* Total program length may vary.

WCU distance education programs 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

APRN Program RN Licensure Disclosure
Students must hold an active, unencumbered RN license from a WCU State-approved program and complete their clinical practicum in their State of residence [California, Texas, or Florida ]. Students must identify a clinical site in their State of residence with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement.