Huntsville,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nursing Practitioner in Huntsville United States | The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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Huntsville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,170
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
A nurse practitioner is an experienced healthcare professional utilizing advanced clinical expertise to perform thorough health evaluations, determine differential diagnoses, and administer both medication-based and non-medication treatments for various health conditions. These practitioners serve in multiple roles including direct caregivers, case coordinators, research specialists, advisory consultants, and instructional educators.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNP) specialize in treating adults with sudden, severe illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, affiliated clinics, long-term care facilities, and private offices. Their expertise centers on managing patients with unstable physiological conditions, those reliant on medical technology, individuals at high risk for complications, and cases demanding constant observation and medical attention. AGACNPs conduct patient histories, administer physical exams, request diagnostic testing, and implement treatment plans involving medications and alternative therapies. Completing the AGACNP program qualifies graduates to pursue national board certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have
- Graduation from a Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission of Nursing Education (ACEN) or Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) accredited baccalaureate program with a major in nursing.
- Overall grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all baccalaureate coursework or on the last 60 semester hours of baccalaureate coursework completed.
- The minimum score on the MAT is 410. The minimum scores for the GRE are 150 Verbal, 150 Quantitative, and 3.0 Analytical Writing. (Students with an overall GPA of 3.0 may waive #3).
Applicants must meet the following minimums on the TOEFL or IELTS. TOEFL (iBT): all sub-scores greater than or equal to 18 OR IELTS: all sub-scores greater than or equal to 6.0.
Tuition
USD
26,170