Program Details
The online Post-Master Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is for nurses with MSNs seeking to provide comprehensive care for adults with chronic, acute, or episodic health problems. The culturally-sensitive curriculum synthesizes advanced skills in health assessment, diagnostics, pharmacotherapeutics, and pharmacology. The courses are punctuated by in-person skills labs at the main campus.
Graduates are qualified to sit for the:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses’ Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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
Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- Must have a valid, unencumbered RN license, along with at least one year of RN experience
- Requires completion of an accredited MSN degree
- Requires BLS certification
- Additional certifications and course prerequisites may be required
- Includes occasional on-campus sessions for field experience or immersion work
Restricted States
Arizona, California, Louisiana, New York, Oregon, Washington