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University of Pittsburgh    
2020-2021 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2020-2021 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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.

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. Students must complete a total of 72 credits between their prior MSN program and the current DNP curriculum and a minimum of 1000 clinical hours between the prior MSN program and the current DNP curriculum.

Sample Full Time Curriculum


Total Credits: 32-35


Courses with a “D”  are delivered synchronously via distance education for qualified onsite students per Policy 438

Successful completion of the DNP Comprehensive Exam is required.



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