Master Of Science In Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Take your nursing practice to the next level and specialize in one of the quickest growing fields in medicine today – adult-gerontology acute care. Only 2.9% of nurse practitioners are certified in this high-demand field, where you’ll provide acute care for patients throughout their entire adult lifespan.

If you’re a licensed RN with a diploma, associate’s or bachelor’s degree, you can complete a Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner through Bradley while living anywhere in the U.S.

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The Bradley Advantage

The online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) master’s degree program is spaced over seven semesters so you can finish it without leaving the workforce. Even though you may be far from campus, you’ll be closely engaged with Bradley faculty and classmates. You’ll complete three clinical practicums with Bradley-approved preceptors of your choice, then round out the experience with a tailor-made capstone project. Once you’ve finished the program, you’ll be prepared for AGACNP certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Organization of Nurse Executives.

Successful Outcomes

With an AGACNP master’s degree, you’ll be prepared to take the credentialing exam. Once certified, you’ll be able to work in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and other settings as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner – a much in-demand specialty. You will be free to examine patients, diagnose illness and treat patients without a supervising physician in more than 20 states.

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