Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
|
Reno United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,956
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Advanced Graduate Certificate program for Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNP) is designed for nurses holding at least an MSN degree and/or those who are licensed and board-certified as APRNs. This program equips them to deliver specialized care in acute environments, focusing on treating severely ill individuals and supporting their families. AGACNPs are qualified to assess health conditions and administer treatments. Working alongside physicians and healthcare professionals, they deliver comprehensive patient care across various hospital settings, from admission to discharge. As the number of critically ill patients rises, studies indicate that nurse practitioners in these roles help decrease hospital stays, lower expenses, minimize complications, enhance team communication, and boost satisfaction levels among patients and their relatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Complete a baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major in nursing from and NLNAC-or CCNE accredited nursing school. The baccalaureate degree curriculum must include the following specific course work: Statistics, Growth and development (must cover lifespan), Basic research, Health assessment
Have verification of current unemcumbered licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the United States. Students must be eligible to practice as a registered nurse in Nevada.
Submit a statement of intent including graduate-study goals.
Provide three letters of reference to the graduate program director using the form on the OSN website.
Successful completion of a graduate level applied statistics course prior to fall admission.Successful completion of a Master's of Science in Nursing from a CCNE or NLN academic institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (iBT) or 8.5 (Essentials)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
Have verification of current unemcumbered licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the United States. Students must be eligible to practice as a registered nurse in Nevada.
Submit a statement of intent including graduate-study goals.
Provide three letters of reference to the graduate program director using the form on the OSN website.
Successful completion of a graduate level applied statistics course prior to fall admission.Successful completion of a Master's of Science in Nursing from a CCNE or NLN academic institution with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (iBT) or 8.5 (Essentials)
IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
Tuition
USD
16,956