Herzing University: Post Master's Certificate - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Program Overview

This 33-credit post-graduate certificate is for MSN-prepared nurses who want to add Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner competencies to their credentials.

Credits to Complete:

33 credit hours

Transfer Credits:

Up to 12 credits can be transferred in

What You'll Learn

You'll develop clinical knowledge and skills to apply for certification as an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. Students will learn fundamental knowledge and skills in clinical decision-making, advanced practice specialty procedures and skills for acute care, evidence-based practice, and much more. Clinicals will be a requirement of this certificate.

Career Preparation

Built for nurses who already hold an MSN, graduates may pursue AGACNP roles in hospitals, ICUs, and specialty practices. Board certification is required for practice.

All didactic (lecture) classes are delivered online with 585 required clinical hours.

Herzing's Clinical Pledge

Herzing understands securing clinical placement as part of an AGACNP program is one of the biggest concerns students face. That is why Herzing offers guidance and support through their step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.

As a Herzing student, you are encouraged to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, Herzing provides extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.

Because of Herzing's strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and their comprehensive Clinical Guidance Process, Herzing is confident in their ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement. *

*Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.

Program Admission Requirements

Graduate nursing degree from an accredited institution required.
Active RN, unrestricted license in your state of residence required. (Note: Holding a multi-state, compact state license and being a resident in a compact license state will be deemed to have met this requirement).
Eligible states include all U.S. states except Kansas, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

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About Herzing University

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BOUT: Herzing University is a regionally accredited institution founded in 1965 with online programs offered nationwide, and 11 campuses located in 8 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, committed to the education, training and advancement of career-focused individuals.

ACCREDITATION: Herzinging is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The post-masters APRN certificate programs at Herzing University Madison are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applicants should check with their applicable state board of nursing before enrolling in any graduate nursing program.

COST: $616 per credit hour for union members and immediate family member, which has been reduced from $770 per credit hour. Additional fees: $555 per semester - Learner Resource Fee.

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