Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Train to work in a fast-paced position and learn to order labs and diagnostic tests, interpret the data, and perform invasive procedures to act on information you might encounter in your future career as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialty prepares nurses to work primarily with adult patients with life-threatening issues. As a hybrid program, a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives, and on-ground practicum and clinical placements are utilized. It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and reflecting the application and implementation of credible research findings. The AGACNP specialization is intended for registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing.
The College of Nursing offers full-time and part-time options for DNP students. Part-time students must be enrolled in at least 6 units per semester. Part-time study is only available during the pre-clinical portion of the program and adds a year to the degree completion timeline.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner will build core skills, including:
- Hospice
- Geriatrics
- Patient safety
- Nursing care
- Nursing process
- Nursing practices
- Care coordination
- Critical care
- Measuring vital signs
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the Adult-gerontology Acute Care DNP program will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
Applying
Applications must be submitted through NursingCAS and the University of Arizona Graduate College
Nursing CAS Application
Step 1:
Create Your Account
Create a NursingCAS account or sign in with your username and password. Once you create an account, you can access your application as often as you need.
Step 2:
Review Requirements
Review the program materials section of NursingCAS to learn more about the specific admissions criteria, requirements and deadlines for your program. Collect and submit any required supporting materials, such as personal statements, documents and certification data.
Step 3:
Complete Application
Send your official transcripts and test scores to NursingCAS and complete your application. Once you have submitted your application and any additional supporting materials, monitor your application status in your NursingCAS account and follow-up on any necessary actions.
University of Arizona Graduate College Application
Step 1:
Go To Gradapp
To complete your online application, go to the online portal and either enter your NetID or create a new account.
Step 2:
Create Your Account
After you have created a GradApp account, you can begin your application. Remember to choose Arizona Online as your campus.
Step 3:
Complete Application
Choose your area of specialty and follow the instructions to complete the application for that specialty.
