The MSN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares registered nurses as advanced practice leaders and interprofessional team members providing care for critically ill patients and their families. Acute Care NPs attend to adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical settings,
including urgent care centers, critical care units, and inpatient medical-surgical or specialty units. Acute care is a high-intensity environment that requires fast-paced critical thinking skills, which you will develop throughout this program. If you’re already working as a nurse and are interested in advancing your education to provide care in high-intensity emergency environments such as urgent care centers, critical care and inpatient medical-surgical or specialty units, you should consider our MSN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP program. Application Open: 10/03/22 The MSN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program consists of 48 credit hours and 600 clinical hours. Questions about program requirements should be directed to
the program director, Linda Briggs. For full listing of courses and descriptions, please visit the University Bulletin. A virtual orientation is held prior to the start of the program so students can connect with classmates and faculty. Students should be able to commute to Washington, D.C., for these on-campus experiences:
Technology RequirementsBeginning fall 2018, each student admitted to the MSN program is expected to own and have ready access to a laptop or tablet with basic productivity software for classroom use. View Policy. Complete applications that are submitted by the priority deadline will be reviewed first. Applications do not have to be verified by the priority deadline, only completed and submitted. Questions? Contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected]. A completed application includes the following components:
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner options require at least one year experience in critical care setting. At the conclusion of this MSN program, you will be able to:
You must record a minimum of 650 hours of clinical experience with an approved preceptor. You are encouraged to find your own preceptor, but we can provide information on local clinical sites if needed. A clinical site visit will be conducted, usually during your second or final clinical course, by a faculty member. The following clinical courses are required
The summer elective NURS 8413 (350 to 400 hours) is optional. Required Documentation
Questions about clinical placement requirements should be directed to [email protected]. Frequently Asked Questions What do adultAGACNPs provide complex monitoring and develop multifaceted treatment plans for adults and gerontology patients. They focus on preventing future complications while improving the health of the patient. The AGACNP role also extends beyond clinical practice to include administrative, teaching and research components.
Which is better FNP or AGNP?Both can act as primary care providers and have similar licensing requirements. The most significant difference between a family nurse practitioner and an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner is that FNPs care for patients of all ages, including children, while AGNPs care only for adolescents through adults.
What is the difference between Agacnp and Agpcnp?AGACNP vs AGPCNP
The primary difference between acute care and primary care adult-gerontology nurse practitioners is that AGACNPs provide care that is episodic, while AGPCNPs provide care that is more routine.
What is the difference between FNP BC and FNP C?The main difference between FNP-BC and FNP-C is that the FNP-BC certification is provided through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), while the FNP-C is provided through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Both of these organizations are credible and well respected within the field.
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