Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
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Detroit United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,110
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program specializing in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGNP-AC) trains nurses for advanced clinical roles with physically ill adult patients. The focus lies on addressing physiological changes in adults while considering their developmental and psychological requirements. Students complete clinical rotations tailored to their professional objectives and specialty interests. This program cultivates advanced nursing competencies in clinical practice, education, and research through intensive training in diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based care. Students also examine and apply nursing theories alongside biopsychosocial frameworks.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate nursing degree from an Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A transcript/credential evaluation is required for all international transcripts. All transcripts must be from an accredited institution. MSN-DNP applicants APRN Certified must submit a copy of specialty certification.
A personal statement of goals for graduate study.
If proof of English proficiency is required (for most applicants whose BSN was earned outside the United States), one of the following must be submitted with the application:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum total score requirement of 101 (minimum 25 Listening, 25 Reading, 25 Writing and 26 Speaking).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum overall score greater than 7 (minimum of 8 in Speaking, minimum of 7 in Writing, and greater than 7 in Reading and Listening).
A personal statement of goals for graduate study.
If proof of English proficiency is required (for most applicants whose BSN was earned outside the United States), one of the following must be submitted with the application:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum total score requirement of 101 (minimum 25 Listening, 25 Reading, 25 Writing and 26 Speaking).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum overall score greater than 7 (minimum of 8 in Speaking, minimum of 7 in Writing, and greater than 7 in Reading and Listening).
Tuition
USD
32,110