Online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs
TUITION COST
$15,084 - $64,784
DURATION
12 – 40 months
Graduate education makes a difference in your care – and your career.
Are you ready to become an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner? We offer four pathways for you to get there. No matter what route you take, adult-gerontology acute care is an in-demand specialization offering steady career growth. Our online acute care nursing programs are designed to help you concentrate on providing holistic care for adult patients in specialized units, such as intensive care, cardiovascular, oncology, and emergency care.
100% online with no campus visits required
No GMAT, GRE, or Statistics required for admission
Complete clinicals locally in your preferred setting
No waiting list once you’re accepted
Four Online AGACNP Programs
More rewarding.
Dedicating your career to the adult-gerontology acute care specialty can be dually rewarding. Not only will you get the chance to provide compassionate care that addresses quality-of-life concerns, but you will also have the opportunity to become part of a professional sector that is generally very well compensated.
What else does an AGACNP do?
- Diagnose conditions that could result in a rapid, life-threatening physiological decline.
- Order and conduct diagnostic tests and screening procedures, such as EKGs and X-rays.
- Perform emergency medical procedures and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Offer pain relief and sedation through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Administer blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.
- Operate and monitor invasive devices such as colostomy or tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, gastrointestinal tubes, and central lines.
Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners are predicted to be in particularly high demand well into the middle of the 21st century, due to a steadily aging population. People over age 65 will comprise 19% of the population by 2030. These same individuals will have a greater life expectancy than previous generations. Because of their lifestyles, they will also have a greater chance of suffering from heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory problems, and other acute conditions.
This iconic generation comprises 76 million Americans. To prepare for the massive size of today’s aging population, some health systems are adding specialized acute care for the elderly (ACE) units to meet the increasing needs. AGACNPs will play a key role in these practice areas, addressing the unique requirements of older adults in the hospital setting to improve clinical outcomes. In this role, you have the opportunity to help patients maintain the greatest possible degree of independence during hospitalization and after being discharged.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates a 31% increase in job opportunities for nurse practitioners between 2012 and 2022.
Scrubs Magazine identifies the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner as one of the “Top 10 Highest Paying Nursing Specialties.”
The role of nurse practitioner also ranked No. 1 on the 2013 list of “Today’s Hottest Jobs” as chosen by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
Data from the BLS reports an annual median salary of $94,460 for NPs overall. Pay rates are expected to stay elevated as demand continues to grow.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) estimates that there is only one qualified candidate for every four available nurse practitioner jobs.
We’re a private, four-year institution ranked as one of America’s Best Colleges by both U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. We’re also proud to have been named to the Military Friendly Schools List for the 6th consecutive year. When you choose us, you receive a highly flexible and highly regarded education with the added convenience of being delivered 100% online. Here are a few more reasons why we offer you the best path:
Streamline your time and talent to earn a post-master’s certificate.
Graduate from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Enjoy a flexible and convenient 24/7 online learning model.
Explore important topics that will help pave the way to a better future for yourself and the nurses who follow in your footsteps.
Take the opportunity to conduct research via clinical inquiry courses that will challenge your assumptions.
Learn from an expert faculty of nursing leaders who openly share their experiences and insights regarding public health and the nursing profession.
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The MSN, Post-Master’s NP Certificate, and DNP programs at Maryville University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Four curriculum models.
One rewarding career specialty.
Online MSN AGACNP Concentration
Online Master of Science in Nursing — Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN AGACNP)
You can complete your AGACNP in just 32 months. Begin your coursework the semester after you enroll with six entry points per year (January, March, May, July, August, and October).
Online BSN to DNP Program AGACNP Concentration
Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice Program — AGACNP Concentration (BSN to DNP AGACNP)
Online MSN Post-Master's Nurse Practitioner Certificate AGACNP Concentration
Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate — Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Online DNP-NP Program AGACNP Concentration
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