Program Details
Are you an RN seeking to advance your career by becoming a part of the rapidly growing nurse practitioner field, you may want to investigate this Post-Graduate Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree. This online adult gerontology degree prepares you to work in acute care wards across a variety of settings assessing and managing acutely ill patients.
Applying your knowledge and experience as an RN, this program takes you to the next level of patient care. Using a theoretical base with clinical or practical experience, you will learn to apply theory and research to the adult gerontology practice or another related specialty. This certificate marks completion of the online family nurse practitioner program, but the program is not matriculated for an academic degree.
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Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Graceland University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Master degree in nursing from an NLNAC, ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S. and its territories