Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Program Overview
The online Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner prepares graduates to provide care to adult populations.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who work in intensive care, trauma, acute care, specialty clinics and long-term care facilities. They care for patients with complex and acute conditions, developing multifaceted treatment plans and preventative care strategies.
This 21-credit post-graduate certificate is available to those holding a graduate degree in nursing and an active, unencumbered RN license.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center and/or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certification exams to be licensed as an AGACNP.
Online courses are delivered asynchronously, and clinical hours are required, many of which can be completed in the student’s own community.
Admissions
Minimum requirements for admission:
- Graduate degree in nursing and RN license
- Completion of elementary statistics with a minimum grade of "B" by the first class day
- Completion of advanced pharmacology, advanced physical assessment and advanced pathophysiology prior to admission with a minimum grade of "B"
Additional considerations:
- Recommended 3.0 GPA on all undergraduate and graduate course work
- Timed verbal responses and written assessments (through our secondary assessment provider, Kira Talent)
- Community service
- Leadership and involvement in extracurricular and/or professional activities
- Military service
- History of withdrawals, repeats or failures
To apply, submit your:
- NursingCAS application, including:
- Official college transcripts from each institution (including Texas A&M University, if applicable)
- Professional resume
- Three academic and/or professional references
- Online verbal and written assessments through our secondary assessment provider, Kira Talent (eligible applicants will be sent invitations to complete this portion following review of their NursingCAS application)
- International applicant credentials (if applicable)
Application Deadlines
| Application Open | Oct. 1 |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline |
Priority: Jan. 15 Rolling: June 1 |
| Mandatory Orientation | TBD |
| First Class Day | August (fall term) |
CURRICULUM AND STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
| Fall | ||
| NURS 680 | Diagnostic Procedures for Acute & Clinical Settings (45 Laboratory Hours) | 3 |
| Total | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| NURS 662 | Acute Care Practitioner Practicum I (180 Clinical Learning Hours) | 6 |
| Total | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| NURS 663 | Acute Care Practitioner Practicum II (135 Clinical Learning Hours) | 6 |
| Total | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| NURS 665 | Acute Care Practitioner Practicum III (225 Clinical Learning Hours) | 6 |
| Total | 6 | |
| Program Total | 21 | |
At the completion of the post-graduate certificate program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate advanced clinical assessment skills in acute care settings.
- Formulate evidence-based treatment plans for complex acute conditions.
- Perform common acute care procedures safely and effectively.
- Apply pharmacological principles in managing acute illnesses.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to manage rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Effectively communicate with patients, families and health care professionals in the acute care setting.
Cost of Attendance
For cost of attendance, including estimated cost of tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and more, visit Aggie One Stop.
Information Sessions
Interested students are invited to attend an information session to learn more about our programs of study. These sessions provide details on admission requirements, prerequisite coursework, student life, clinical experiences and other opportunities. Students are required to attend an information sessions prior to requesting an individual appointment.
- Reservations are required to attend a session.
- Guests of registered attendees are welcome.
- Sessions last approximately 60-90 minutes.