MS Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Prepare to lead in high-acuity patient care. The online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner master's program prepares registered nurses to provide advanced care for adult patients with complex, acute and life-threatening conditions. Through specialized coursework, 600 clinical hours and an on-campus intensive experience, you'll graduate ready for national certification and a high-demand career.

Department: Department of Nursing | Duration: 7 semesters (47 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (June 1), Spring (Dec 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Science degree with a major in Nursing at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines. 1. A minimum of 47 semester credits in a major field. Required courses include NURS 500 Theories/Concepts Nursing; NURS 502 Evidence for Practice; NURS 505 Advanced Pharmacology; NURS 522 Advanced Pathophysiology; NURS 523 Health Promotion; NURS 526 Ethical, Legal and Health Policy Issues.

Career pathways

A master's degree in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practitioner (AGACNP) prepares you for a range of advanced, high-impact careers in hospital and acute care settings. As healthcare systems face increasing demand for providers skilled in managing complex, critical conditions—especially in rural and underserved areas—the need for highly trained acute care nurse practitioners continues to grow.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Approved admission to the Master of Science degree program requires the following of all students: 1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited nursing program. 2. An undergraduate or graduate statistics course. 3. A minimum GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two years of baccalaureate study (official transcripts must be submitted). 4. Current U.S. unencombered RN licensure (upload Nursys verification report in application). 5. Student resides in a state in which the University of North Dakota is approved to deliver the Graduate Nursing Program. 6. If enrolled in a previous graduate nursing program(s), a letter of good standing from the program director(s) is required unless a degree was conferred. 7. Three letters of recommendation. 8. Current resume or curriculum vitae. 9. Statement of goals. 10. One year of experience as a registered nurse preferred - track specific experience desirable. 11. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. 12.

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).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

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

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences