Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Notes

Successful completion of the AG-ACNP Specialty Comprehensive Exam is required.

*Dependent on the individual’s previous role, population of patients, and years of experience as a nurse practitioner in an acute or critical care setting with adult/gerontology patients, up to 300 clinical hours may be completed through the option of credit by course examination.

The total credits required will vary based on evaluation of the student’s previous coursework. Applicants must have completed courses in their prior MS, MSN, or DNP NP or CNS program that meet the core course requirements to sit for the AG-ACNP certification examination (Advanced Pathophysiology across the Lifespan, Advanced Pharmacology across the Lifespan, Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan, and Health Promotion). Additional coursework may be required and/or credit may be given for previous coursework that meets the core curriculum requirements.