Program Details
The Ohio University Post Graduate Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) Certificate is for nurses who already possess an MSN from a regionally accredited institution and wish to expand their knowledge to the advanced practice role of the AG-ACNP. The 20 credit-hour, three-semester program features track-specific content that meets the core competencies and clinical hour requirements for AG-ACNPs set forth by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and can lead to specialized advanced practice certification eligibility.
This certificate program starts in a clinical placement, students will need an accepted preceptor and clinical site when the semester starts. The Post-Graduate AG-ACNP Certificate program curriculum focuses on evidence-based instructional strategies and teaching techniques as well as role development of the AG-ACNP. The curriculum is offered part-time and includes 750 clinical hours.
The AG-ACNP Certificate prepares graduates for work in such settings as primary care offices, school-based health clinics, hospice/homecare medical practices, retail health clinics, and community health clinics.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Ohio 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
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Applicants must have current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Restricted States
Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wyoming