Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree)
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Certificate Requirements — 27 Credits
The certificate in AGACNP at the graduate level provides the nurse who has a master's in nursing for advanced clinical practice in the acute care of adolescent, adults, elderly and frail elderly. The graduate is eligible to apply for national certification upon program completion.
The graduate is eligible to be recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse from the State Board of Nursing with all the rights and privileges associated with this title. Health policies, OSHA requirements, CPR and ACLS certification are required.
Prerequisites: Master's degree in Nursing, Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Pathophysiology
Certificate Requirements
Required AGACNP Credits — 27 hours