Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner coursework provides a knowledge base in providing advanced nursing care to adults with complex, acute and chronic illnesses. Clincal practica occur in a variety of healthcare settings such as specialty clinics, emergency departments, and acute, sub-acute, and intensive/critical care areas.

Graduates from the M.S.N. program will be able to:

  • Acquire educational eligibility to meet standards for advanced practice certification or other advanced professional distinction.
  • Acquire competencies based on professional standards to assume advanced roles in nursing and for leadership and career advancement, including doctoral study.
  • Communicate, integrate and apply advanced nursing knowledge and skills to provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive nursing care and promote quality outcomes in nursing and health care.