Graduate Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Be prepared for the growing acute care demand. The Post-Graduate Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate is designed for certified Family Nurse Practitioners, Adult, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioners and Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialists (AGCNS) who have completed a master's or doctoral degree, and have a desire to work in the acute care setting.

Faculty: College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines | Duration: 3 Semesters (22 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (June 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

A total of 22 credits is required for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate. These courses meet the requirements of the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Required courses include NURS 618 Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care; NURS 619 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care I; NURS 620 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum I; NURS 621 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II; NURS 623 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III.

Career pathways

Overall, acute care certified nurse practitioners are the highest paid compared to other certifications with an average salary of $157,580 annually .

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's degree with a major in nursing or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from a nationally accredited program Current, professional resume or curriculum vitae Possess current certification from a U.S. National Certifying Board as a Nurse Practitioner (FNP, A/GNP, AGPCNP) or Adult-Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License from a state board of nursing Minimum of one year advanced practice nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or fellowship Reside in a state where the University of North Dakota is approved to provide the program at time of admission and for its duration Current U.S. unencumbered R.N. A.P.R.N.

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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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