Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Nursing - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
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Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,788
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) is an advanced practice nurse trained to care for adult patients in intensive, critical, and specialized medical settings. UVA's curriculum focuses on developing comprehensive theoretical understanding, practical expertise, and technical abilities required to treat adult and elderly patients throughout their hospital stay and subsequent recovery. AGCNS candidates cultivate superior assessment capabilities and clinical judgment, learn effective methods for interdisciplinary communication and teamwork, and gain proficiency in tracking and improving patient outcomes. The program strongly emphasizes research-driven care, quality enhancement via organizational leadership, education, and clinical investigation. It equips future advanced practice nurses to deliver specialized care to adults with both sudden and persistent health conditions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Nurses seeking preparation for the care of acute and chronically ill adults at the master's or post-master's level. Applicants should have at least one year of full-time RN experience before entering the program.
Have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited school.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate study.
Be licensed as a registered nurse in the US and be eligible for a RN license in Virginia. All matriculating students who are not active-duty military nurses must have a Virginia RN license before the first day of classes.
Submit a total of three satisfactory recommendations (academic, professional, and clinical), one of which should be from an APRN.
Submit a resume or CV.
GRE - We no longer require GRE scores as a component of the application.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section. In any case, the date of the reported test must fall within two years of the application deadline. Admissions committees will consider applications with scores that do not meet the minimum requirements.
Have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited school.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate study.
Be licensed as a registered nurse in the US and be eligible for a RN license in Virginia. All matriculating students who are not active-duty military nurses must have a Virginia RN license before the first day of classes.
Submit a total of three satisfactory recommendations (academic, professional, and clinical), one of which should be from an APRN.
Submit a resume or CV.
GRE - We no longer require GRE scores as a component of the application.
The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 22 in speaking, 22 in writing, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening). The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. Applicants may submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) as an alternative to the TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score requirement is 7.0 in each section. In any case, the date of the reported test must fall within two years of the application deadline. Admissions committees will consider applications with scores that do not meet the minimum requirements.
Tuition
USD
34,788