Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

To become an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, a prospective student needs an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) and a current RN Licensure, which is earned after passing the NCLEX-RN examination. 

The final step is to obtain an MSN with a concentration in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nursing Practice, after which a student must take and pass the ANCC or AACN's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) board certification examination.

To qualify for our online MSN program, you must:

• Hold a BSN from an accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Hold a current, unencumbered RN license
• Have at least one year of full-time work experience as an RN prior to registration in the clinical or specialty courses
• Have completed an undergraduate-level statistics course with a “C” or higher
• Have at least one year of acute care experience, preferably in an ICU setting
  
  The faculty admissions committee may look more closely at nursing and science grades when making admissions decisions.

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Professional goal statement
• Official transcript(s)
  • Two electronically submitted references (one academic and one professional in a supervisory role) The supervisor reference letters must come from a direct supervisor who is responsible for your performance evaluation
  • If you have been out of school more than five years, please speak with your Enrollment Advisor for advice
• An interview may be required

• A maximum of 9 graduate credits, completed within the past 5 years from a previously earned graduate degree, may be transferred.
• A grade of “B” or higher is required.
• The Advanced Standing Request form must be submitted during the admissions process for transfer credits to be considered.