Master of Science in Nursing – 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
Enhance your nursing career with an MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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 approvals, please consult the Program Map.
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:
- Emergency rooms
- ICUs
- Urgent care facilities
- Specialty medicine practices (dermatology, nephrology, etc.)
- Emergency rooms
- ICUs
- Urgent care facilities
- Specialty medicine practices (dermatology, nephrology, etc.)
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Accreditation
The associate, baccalaureate, master's/post-master's certificate and Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing programs at Arkansas State University, located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact ACEN by mail at 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 or by phone at 404-975-5000.
Tuition
A-State Online nursing programs offer great value for great prices
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 breakdown:
Calendar
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/6/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/25/24 | 5/3/24 | 6/21/24 |
| Summer 2 | 6/24/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/10/24 | 6/13/24 | 6/21/24 | 8/9/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/8/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/3/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
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Admissions
Follow these steps to apply for the MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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
- Complete online application and submit application fee
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program of nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.25 (4.0 scale) or a 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate nursing coursework
- 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
- NCLEX-RN exam passing scores must be provided by end of first semester
Additional Information
As part of the student’s file, the following information is required to be completed prior to starting the first course (or the applicable course):
- A background check
- This document is not required to render an admissions decision.
Request all official transcripts be sent directly to A-State from all colleges or universities attended. Save time by requesting transcripts be sent electronically.
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Read about our curriculum for the MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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. Please consult the Program Map for state approvals.
Visit the Course Registration page to view the course schedule for this degree.