Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University

Program Details

Become a lead Nurse Practitioner specialized in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care through Maryville University’s online MSN program.  This degree, designed for experienced nurses, prepares you for holistic and evidence-based practice in specialized medical units working with an aging population.  Online adult nurse practitioner program studies will cover career-focused topics including but not limited to:

  • Theory critique, evaluation and utilization
  • Leading interprofessional teams
  • Healthcare delivery systems

While developing your confidence in patient communications, you will also expand upon essential skills in the processes and outcomes of diagnosis, invasive information technology, performing medical procedures, and more.  This degree will provide you with basic cardiac life support and advanced cardiac life support certifications, giving you better autonomy in the marketplace.  Didactic management courses and clinical practicums will help you deepen your abilities in clinical judgement and decision-making, critical thinking and evidence-based research.  Maryville University’s online MSN is designed to push you into higher paying leadership roles successfully.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Maryville University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Criminal Background Check

Additional Info

  • Candidates are expected to have at least one year of nursing experience
  • Current unrestricted RN license