Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,161
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The graduate certificate program for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners equips experienced acute/critical care nurses with specialized skills to deliver high-level care to severely ill adult patients. These advanced practice nurses will gain qualifications to serve as AGACNPs, managing urgent, complex health crises and life-threatening conditions in adult and elderly patients. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based treatment approaches for rapidly deteriorating physiological states. This educational initiative is collaboratively offered with Atrium Health. Upon completion, graduates qualify to sit for either the ANCC or AACN Certcorp certification exams for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A master's degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body
Unencumbered North Carolina License as a Registered Nurse
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in MSN degree
Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant's career goal and preparation in relation to acute care nurse practitioner role, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See School of Nursing website for required elements of the Statement of Purpose). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one's ability to function as a member of the healthcare team.At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pharmacology course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pathophysiology within the last 5 years
Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 5 yearsTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum Score Required: 557 paper-based or 83 Internet-based. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum Score Required: Overall band score of 6.5.
Unencumbered North Carolina License as a Registered Nurse
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in MSN degree
Statement of Purpose explaining the applicant's career goal and preparation in relation to acute care nurse practitioner role, and qualities making them a strong applicant (See School of Nursing website for required elements of the Statement of Purpose). (Note: Statement of Purpose should not exceed two double-spaced typed pages.)
References should be from professional colleagues and should speak to clinical knowledge and expertise and one's ability to function as a member of the healthcare team.At least one reference from a supervisory person is preferred.
Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pharmacology course equivalent within the last 5 years
Graduate Pathophysiology within the last 5 years
Graduate Health Assessment course equivalent within the last 5 yearsTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum Score Required: 557 paper-based or 83 Internet-based. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum Score Required: Overall band score of 6.5.
Tuition
USD
23,161