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Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP Advanced Practice Track at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

This Doctor of Nursing Practice advanced practice track prepares nurses to diagnose and manage health problems using evidence-based guidelines and to care for acutely and critically ill adults across the lifespan. The track-specific curriculum is about 26 credits within the full DNP plan.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Department: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 3 years (70 credits, 840 clinical hours, 160 project practicum hours); earlier cohorts 4 years (78 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Track courses cover acute care diagnostic reasoning and clinical management, alongside core courses in physiology, pharmacology, health assessment, biostatistics, health policy and leadership. Graduates can apply for certification through the AACN Certification Corporation or the ANCC.

Career pathways

Graduates work in acute and complex care settings such as critical care units and hospitalist or specialty services.

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Application information

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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