MSc in Nursing (MSN) in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Houston United States | University of Texas at Arlington

University of Texas at Arlington | Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 23,486
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AG PCNP) program educates advanced practice nurses to serve as primary care providers for patients ranging from adolescents to elderly individuals, including end-of-life care, within an evolving healthcare landscape. The curriculum focuses on health maintenance, disease prevention, treatment of minor acute conditions, and addressing the complex chronic care requirements of older patients to optimize their wellbeing, physical capabilities, and autonomy. AGPCNPs take on leadership roles and advance research initiatives to enhance healthcare services for adult and geriatric populations along with their families. Upon completion, graduates qualify to sit for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national certification exam offered by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and meet the requirements for advanced practice registered nurse licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

GPA    3.01 on last 60 hours of courses of the bachelor's degree program (as calculated by Graduate Admission of UTA) for MSN students. 3.0 GPA in master's degree program for post-master's certificate students. 
GRE4 Two highest GRE scores will be used in admission process    Not required    Verbal: 430 or 1492 or Quantitative: 430 or 141 or Analytical Writing: 3.5 Analytical: 430
Clinical Experience   

 Two years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required for the MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health NP specialty, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration and Nursing Health Informatics.    
 For all high-acuity MSN NP Programs, (Acute Care Pediatrics and Adult Gerontology Acute Care), two years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting within the previous five (5) years is required. (Evaluated by the Associate Dean and/or designee.)    
For the Neonatal NP Program, two (2) years full time clinical experience as an RN in a Level III or IV NICU within the previous five (5) years and current employment (minimum of one shift per week) in a Level III or IV NICU. (Evaluated by the Associate Dean and/or designee).    

 For the MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care, Family and Primary Care Pediatrics, no experience is required.    
International students are required to have two years RN clinical experience in a healthcare system in the United States (or equivalent).    
Two years clinical experience as an RN in an acute care setting within the previous five (5) years is required for admission to the dual Adult Gerontology Acute and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track.    
Two years of clinical experience as a RN in an acute care setting within the previous five (5) years is required for admission to the dual Pediatric Acute and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track.

Tuition USD 23,486

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