Program Details
Nurses with a bachelor’s degree can pursue the online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree to achieve the highest level of nursing practice. A concentration in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGANP) allows graduates to sit for the national certification exam.
This Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program includes components of online coursework, supervised practice hours in the student’s local area, a DNP project and paper, a professional electronic portfolio, and a comprehensive examination.
Courses cover topics such as:
- Health promotion and disease prevention and issues for AGANPs
- Physio-pathological basis of advanced nursing
- Evidence-based practice and quality improvement in healthcare
- AGANP project planning and development
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Jacksonville State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited institution with a professionally accredited nursing program
- Must have an unencumbered RN license in the US