Nursing: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (M.S.)
https://www.unh.edu/program/master-science/nursing-adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner
The Master of Science Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MS-AGACNP) program will prepare the baccalaureate prepared nurse (BSN, RN) to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and increase access to acute care medical and surgical services. Building upon a background in nursing, graduates can apply newly learned knowledge and skills within the acute care setting, including and not limited to hospitals and ambulatory care centers. Successful completion of this program permits students to sit for national certification with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Admission Requirements
- Unencumbered, active RN license in the United States
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Minimum one year nursing experience preferred.
- Successful completion of undergraduate statistics course and undergraduate research course
- 3 letters of recommendation. References should be substantial with one academic, if available.
- Personal Statement: Write an essay that addresses the following:
- Your interest in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program and AGACNP role. Include specific professional interests, experiences, or research in this area.
- Immediate and long-range goals as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Degree Requirements
Clinical Hours: 750*
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NURS 818 | Foundations of Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| NURS 816 | Health Promotion Theory and Population Health | 3 |
| NURS 910 | Genomics & Ethics | 3 |
| NURS 820 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 812 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 3 |
| NURS 814 | Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| NURS 911 | Diagnosis & Management - Diagnostic Reasoning | 3 |
| NURS 850 | Foundations in Acute Care | 3 |
| NURS 851 | Foundations in Acute Care Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 852 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I | 3 |
| NURS 853 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 854 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II | 3 |
| NURS 855 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 856 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III | 3 |
| NURS 857 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 858 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner IV | 3 |
| NURS 859 | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner IV Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| NURS 815 | Leadership, Role, and Collaboration | 3 |
| NURS 917 | Biostats and Epidemiology | 3 |
| NURS 969 | Health Systems Policy, Economics & Financial Planning | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the Master's nursing program, the graduate student is prepared to:- Integrate, translate, and apply knowledge from nursing and other disciplines, to formulate clinical judgment and innovation in nursing practice.\\n
- Design person-centered care that builds on a scientific body of knowledge focusing on individuals with multiple\\ncomplicated circumstances, including family and/or important others.\\n
- Advocate for healthcare delivery from public health prevention to disease management through \\ncollaborative activities for equitable population health outcomes.\\n
- Disseminate nursing knowledge to improve health care.
- Integrate established and emerging principles of safety as core nursing values to enhance quality and minimize harm to patients and providers.
- Lead collaborative care teams to optimize patient outcomes and improve health care experiences.\\n
- Coordinate resources for diverse populations to provide safe, quality, and equitable care.
- Utilize informatics and communication technologies in developing and delivering optimal healthcare services according to best practice and professional and regulatory\\nstandards.\\n
- Cultivate a sustainable professional nursing identity that reflects nursing’s characteristics and values.
- Utilize leadership skills, change theories, and effective decision making in advanced nursing roles in the provision of care.
Nursing: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (M.S.)
Location/Delivery: School of Nursing [Online Program]
This program is designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure/certification as follows:
Nurse Practitioner
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification
The University of New Hampshire has determined this program meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in:1
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont
Additional information and related resources are available on the Office of the Registrar's website.
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State specific post-education requirements are subject to change. Students are responsible for confirming these requirements in their state of residence and intended practice.