Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSN to DNP Concentration

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) DNP Program is designed for masters prepared AG-ACNPs who want to obtain a practice-focused doctorate. Throughout the program AG-ACNP students develop the clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership skills to design and implement programs of care delivery which significantly impact health care outcomes and have the potential to transform health care. Graduates with this terminal practice degree are prepared for roles in direct care.

*Courses with a “D” are delivered synchronously via distance technology. Such courses are open only to qualified on-site students as per Policy 438. 

A sample program plan for full time on-site study is provided below. Depending on courses completed during the previous MSN program, additional coursework may be required.