Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
AGACNP graduates are prepared as advance practice nurses to assess, diagnose, monitor, treat and coordinate the care of acutely and critically ill adolescents, adults, elderly and the frail elderly across transitions of care.
Graduates are qualified to apply for national certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Association of Critical Care Nurses and to be recognized as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) by the State Board of Nursing.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Nursing M.S.N. — Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Emphasis