MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Online
Provide enhanced care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with chronic, acute and critical illnesses with an MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP degree earned online.
Program Overview
What can you expect from A-State's online MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program?
Strengthen your healthcare expertise and meet the rising demand for specialized nurse practitioners with an MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP from A-State Online. Flourish in your career while earning your master’s degree with our 100% online coursework. Elevate your ability to care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with chronic, acute and critical illnesses when you complete our accessible degree program.
This ACEN-accredited Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to take two national board certification exams: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). With these accreditations, you can validate your knowledge for future employers or confidently pursue promotions in your current workplace. Through cutting-edge curriculum, hands-on practicum experiences and optional on-site skills labs, you will upgrade your nursing skillset to excel in a wide range of healthcare environments.
With an innovative team approach to learning, A-State provides you with multiple points of contact throughout your online MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. Never feel isolated in your coursework as you learn alongside responsive A-State educators who are committed to helping you succeed. Throughout seven nursing courses (20 credit hours), six seminars (nine credit hours) and six practicums (12 credit hours), you will have the unwavering encouragement of our supportive faculty and coordinators.
For state program approvals, please refer to our State Authorization & Licensure Disclosures page.
In this online adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program, you will learn how to:
- Develop expertise and knowledge for advance nursing and leadership roles in the healthcare system
- Be equipped to take the national certification exams offered by ANCC and AACN
- Develop patient-centered care in adolescent to adult populations that respects diversity and unique characteristics of individuals and populations
- Deliver care for patients who suffer from acute illness related to physiology or a specific condition
- Gain a foundation for doctoral study in nursing
- Develop expertise and knowledge for advance nursing and leadership roles in the healthcare system
- Be equipped to take the national certification exams offered by ANCC and AACN
- Develop patient-centered care in adolescent to adult populations that respects diversity and unique characteristics of individuals and populations
- Deliver care for patients who suffer from acute illness related to physiology or a specific condition
- Gain a foundation for doctoral study in nursing
As a graduate, you can work as a nurse practitioner in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospital medicine & Intensive care units
- Emergency departments
- Urgent care facilities
- Acute specialty medicine (cardiology, neurology, nephrology, etc.)
- Hospital medicine & Intensive care units
- Emergency departments
- Urgent care facilities
- Acute specialty medicine (cardiology, neurology, nephrology, etc.)
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of graduate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online graduate programs.
Accreditation
The Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's, master’s/post-master's certificate, and clinical doctorate programs at Arkansas State University located in State University, AR and West Memphis, AR are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate, Baccalaureate, Master's, Master's/post-master's certificate, and clinical doctorate programs is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Tuition
How much does the online MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program cost?
Our online MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
When can you start the online MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program?
Ideal for working nurses, Arkansas State online programs are delivered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/19/26 | 7/15/26 | 7/15/26 | 7/29/26 | 8/14/26 | 10/2/26 |
| Fall 2 | 10/12/26 | 9/7/26 | 9/7/26 | 9/21/26 | 10/9/26 | 12/4/26 |
| Spring 1 | 1/11/27 | 12/7/26 | 12/7/26 | 12/21/26 | 1/8/27 | 2/26/27 |
| Spring 2 | 3/8/27 | 2/1/27 | 2/1/27 | 2/15/27 | 3/5/27 | 4/30/27 |
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Admissions
What are the admission requirements for the online MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program?
We know you’re busy, so we’ve streamlined the A-State admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Students who are interested in the online MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP program must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. Review full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- BSN degree
- Current unencumbered RN license
MSN Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Admissions Guidelines
- Complete online application and submit application fee (see Application Submission Requirements below)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN-, CCNE- or CCNEA-accredited program of nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcript(s) submitted by the registrar of any college/university you have attended. Official transcripts are sealed transcripts sent from the granting institution.
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Documentation of 1,500 RN practice hours prior to admission
English Proficiency Requirements
The College of Nursing and Health Professions School of Nursing requires a high level of proficiency in English so that all students will be able to fully meet academic and clinical objectives as well as meet criteria for professional licensure.
Applicants whose primary language is not English or did not attend K-12 in the United States must demonstrate English language proficiency through the following tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 4.5 on the preferred internet-based test (iBT), 570 on the paper-based test, or 213 on the computer-based test
- For exams taken before January 21, 2026:
We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 86 - For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026:
We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.5 - International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of at least 7 and a spoken band score of 7
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a score of 63
- Accuplacer Exit ESL with a score of 109
The TOEFL and Exit ESL are available at the Testing Center. When taking the exam off campus, the report code for A-State is 6011. All test scores are valid for two (2) years.
Exemptions may apply: See A-State's international undergraduate and graduate admission pages for more information.
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts. Save time by requesting transcripts be sent electronically.
Additionally, if you’ve ever attended a professional program in the past, you may be required to provide a letter of good standing.
While not needed to render an admissions decision, the following will also be needed prior to starting your first course (or the applicable course):
- A criminal background check completed within the last 12 months
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096, and we'll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For non-US postal mail overnight delivery only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
What courses are in the online MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner curriculum?
Students in the MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP online program must complete a total of 41.5 credit hours. Required coursework includes seven core courses (20 credit hours), six seminar courses (9 credit hours) and six practicum courses (12.5 credit hours). The practicum/clinical hours must also be done in a state in which Arkansas State has State Operating Authority.
You can view your schedule of courses for this degree through the Course Smartsheet:
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