MS Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at George Washington University

Programme overview

The online master of science in nursing in adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner program prepares registered nurses to be advanced practice leaders and interprofessional team members providing care for critically ill patients and their families. Acute care nurse practitioners attend to adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical settings, including urgent care centers, critical care units, and inpatient medical-surgical or specialty units.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes NURS 6202 Concepts in Population Health; NURS 6203 Nursing Leadership; NURS 6205 Health Policy, Quality, and Political Process; NURS 6207 Evidence-Based Practice for Health Care Researchers; NURS 6208 Biostatistics for Health Care Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended are required. Compose a 250-500 word essay describing your reasons for undertaking study in nursing at The George Washington University, your academic objectives, career goals, and related qualifications (including relevant collegiate, professional, and/or community activities). Include any substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form. Your essay should also speak to the role (e.g. FNP, AGACNP, etc.) that you are applying for and how your qualifications will help you succeed in this role both professionally and as a student. Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or universit

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.gwu.edu/admissions-aid

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