Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (D.N.P.)
Program Overview
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) specialization prepares nurses to work in fast-paced clinical settings with adult patients facing life-threatening health issues. Students learn to order labs and diagnostic tests, interpret clinical data, and perform invasive procedures essential to acute care practice.
It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and the application of credible research findings.
The AGACNP specialization is intended for registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing. Full-time and part-time study options are available.
Highlights
- • Specialize in acute care for adult and geriatric patients
- • Learn to order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests and labs
- • Hybrid delivery combining online coursework with clinical placements
- • Evidence-based, practice-focused doctoral program
- • Designed for registered nurses with BSN or MSN credentials
Potential Career Opportunities
Career paths can vary based on experience, location, and requirements.
- • Healthcare Administrator
- • Health Services Manager
- • Clinical Research Coordinator
- • Public Health Program Manager
- • Health Informatics Specialist
- • Medical and Health Services Manager
- • Community Health Director
- • Healthcare Consultant
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