Nursing (MSN-AGACNP), Master of Science Degree - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track

_{^* This program will be available for students to apply by October, 2021 with a start date of Fall II 2021 and will only be available through the Online Texas Campus.} 

_{Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs may not be available to residents in all states.}   

_{Clinical Hour Requirement:  this track requires a total of 500 precepted clinical hours.}  

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1170.00

College of Nursing Mission:

The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse learners; preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care that is responsive to the needs of the community and the global society.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program Purpose:

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is a Registered Nurse educated at the Master's level as a nurse practitioner. The focus for the AGACNP is to provide a full range of holistic care and support to adult and gerontology patients with complex and acute conditions. The AGACNP is educated to provide high quality, continual and comprehensive care by providing preventive health services, patient education, and acute care management. The AGACNP is prepared to implement evidence-based practice guidelines and to critically analyze and adapt health care interventions based on individualized assessments of individual needs. The AGACNP practices in the context of community, with broad knowledge, sensitivity, and awareness of the specific needs of people from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. AGACNP delivers care that may include specialty clinics, health maintenance organizations, Veteran's Administration facilities, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities.

AG ACNP Accreditation & Approvals Disclosure

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner coursework is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202) 877-6791.  

Total Credit Hours: 50.0

Program Credit Distribution

MSN with Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track

MSN with Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track Program Costs

For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.