Master of Science in Nursing / Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Youngstown State University

Program Details

Earn an online Master of Science in Nursing degree from Youngstown State University.  The AGACNP concentration is designed for those aspiring to higher responsibility roles in specialized care settings in today’s healthcare system.  Through advanced core studies and specialized clinical practicum hours, you will expand your professional competencies in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:

  • Diagnostics
  • Information technologies
  • Pharmacology

This program ultimately prepares you to enter the world of chronic and acute illness with holistic care techniques, advanced knowledge of healthcare trends, social issues, and more.  Graduates with an online master’s in nursing are prepared for careers working in hospitals, private clinics, community healthcare settings, and any healthcare environment hosting specialized units.  Work with an adult and older adult population identifying, assessing, planning, treating and managing acute and chronic illness with an MSN from YSU online.

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Youngstown State 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

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Valid RN license
  • 1 year of critical care experience