Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (Post Master's) Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

This post-master's certificate prepares advanced practice registered nurses, through didactic and clinical experience, for the competencies needed to care for adult-gerontology acute patients who are physiologically unstable, technologically dependent or highly vulnerable to complications.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 21 credit hours; five-year time limit | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

21 credit hours: Acute Care Management of Adolescents to Older Adults, Acute Care Management of Adults and Older Adults, AGACNP Special Topics, and three AGACNP Clinical Management courses of 180 clinical hours each.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission requirements, including English proficiency, and the graduate certificate admission requirements; applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying. Required: M.S.N. or D.N.P. in Nursing from an accredited university and certification in another advanced practice specialty, with validation of Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Health Assessment coursework within 10 years; Advanced Practice Nurse certification; current Florida licensure. Submit official transcripts, resume, letter of intent and two letters of recommendation (optimally from a clinical supervisor and a healthcare provider such as an APRN, PA or MD).

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.

Duration: 21 credit hours; five-year time limit

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