Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Online Certificate

Our online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) post-master's certificate allows you to enhance your career without interrupting it. You can position yourself for certification and licensure as an adult‑gerontology acute care nurse practitioner who is able to assess, manage and treat vulnerable populations, and help them work toward an improved quality of life.

 

Program Information

The online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate blends flexible coursework with immersive practical experiences.

Degree

Certificate, Master's

School

School of Nursing

Duration

2.5 year

Required Credit Hours

33 (750 clinical hours)

Modality

Online

Admissions

Prerequisites for Admission

To qualify for our online post-master’s certificate program, you must:

  • Hold a BSN and MSN from an accredited college or university
  • Hold a current, unencumbered RN license
  • Complete a 3-credit undergraduate statistics course with a grade of ”C” or higher or a 3-credit graduate statistics course with a grade of “B” or higher
  • Have 1-2 years 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.

Admissions Process

  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Professional goal statement
  • Official transcript(s)

Transfer Credit Policy for PMC CRNP Students

  • 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.

Our Faculty Experts

Our Adult-Gerontology faculty are leaders in advanced practice nursing.

Dr. Deborah Dillion

Dr. Deborah Dillion

Director and Faculty

Dr. Kimberly Kasper

Dr. Kimberly Kasper

Faculty

Curriculum

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Your online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate blends flexible coursework with immersive practical experiences. These include extensive clinical work and three on-campus labs. It’s how we support your success, helping you enhance your knowledge and practical skills to prepare for national certification exams and licensure as an AGACNP.
  • GPNG-527 Clinical Prevention and Population-Based Health Promotion (3 credits)
  • GPNG-528 Physical Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
  • GPNG-529 Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
  • GPNG-530 Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
  • GNAG-550 Foundations of Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practice (3 credits)
  • GNAG-551 Adult Gerontology Acute Care I (5 credits)
  • GNAG-552 Adult Gerontology Acute Care II (5 credits)
  • GNAG-553 Adult Gerontology Acute Care III (5 credits)
  • GNFN-512 Transitioning to Advanced Practice Nursing (5 credits)

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Dan Sadler

Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions

Office of Graduate Admissions

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinct perspective and where shared perspectives exist use an intradisciplinary approach applying clinical judgment founded on a broad knowledge base from theory, research, arts, humanities and other sciences.
  2. Distinguish and promote person-centered care that is holistic, compassionate, evidenced-based, and developmentally sound for individuals, families, communities, and populations in their cultural context for optimal healthcare outcomes.
  3. Develop implementation and dissemination strategies to address the social determinates of health including population health, health equity, and health policy through collaboration with community stakeholders.
  4. Identify, differentiate, and analyze evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes while embracing ethical concepts as a life-long learner.
  5. Transform health care delivery through the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to mitigate risk and promote safety of the patient and health professionals.
  6. Participate in the development of critical elements used in interprofessional, team based healthcare to address needs of a population with the purpose of increasing positive patient outcomes.
  7. Organize and execute safe, quality, and equitable care to diverse populations while maintaining cost-effective, just, and responsible stewardship of multiple system resources. 
  8. Embrace various technologies and informatics in safe care and communication to patients, interprofessional team members, and other stakeholders to deliver safe care to diverse populations.
  9. Demonstrate a professional approach in nursing through personal accountability to the individual, society, and the profession incorporating relevant laws, policies, and regulation while recognizing diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to one’s professional nursing identity.
  10. Participate in leadership development activities that foster professional growth and encourage lifelong learning that demonstrate selfcare and reflection by maintaining health and wellness.

Accreditation

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate at Duquesne University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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