Program Details
The Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program online from Creighton University is for nurses who have already earned a graduate nursing degree as a nurse practitioner and want to become certified to practice in another population. The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care degree prepares students to care for patients in acute care settings. You will be working with adults and older adults. Courses provide a theoretical and practical base for students to diagnose and manage health problems. In addition to learning about management strategies in nursing, medicine, and pharmacology, you will also become proficient in analyzing and utilizing evidence to improve practice. This program emphasizes ethical reasoning, cultural humility, and advocacy in social justice.
Graduates are eligible to sit for certification exams.
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100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Creighton University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- An active, unencumbered RN license
- Professional nursing work experience
- Evidence of current national certification as an advanced practice nurse, if applicable
Restricted States
Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Tennessee
Disclosures
CFA® is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.
Optional Certification Exams: Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The university cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Creighton program, fieldwork and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification mark CFP® in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.