Doctor of Nursing Practice / Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Walden University

Program Details

Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments? In our online DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) specialization, learn from practicing AGACNPs as you prepare to diagnose and treat patients 13 and older with complex acute and unstable chronic medical conditions. A DNP adult-gerontology acute care program prepares nurses to perform a hospitalist or intensivist role caring for patients at an advanced level of practice. You’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner certification exam.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Walden University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License

Restricted States

New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut