Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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    Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

    University of Cincinnati
    University of Cincinnati
    United States of America
    United States of America, Cincinnati
    University Rank:#768
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,333 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

    About

    UC's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner DNP program prepares students at the highest level of nursing practice to provide advanced care for adolescents, older adults, and the frail elderly with acute, short-term illness, exacerbated chronic illness, or terminal disease.

    UC's Adult-Gero Acute Care NP program offers:

    • Courses taught by faculty who currently practice in the field
    • In-person, hands-on training that thoroughly prepares students for clinical experiences and real-world practice
    • Flexible scheduling with a minimum time to completion of three years and a maximum of five years

    Note: Students must reside in Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana while in the program.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For our graduate programs, we welcome applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency, and have at least a B average in undergraduate course work (or otherwise give evidence of promise that is judged satisfactory by the admitting program).

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    Graduates of this specialty meet educational requirements to take exams for national certification. Certified Adult-Gero Acute Care NPs provide services ranging from disease prevention to critical care to stabilize a patient's condition, prevent complications, restore health, or offer palliative care. Adult-Gero Acute Care NPs also coordinate comprehensive care in and across health care settings to ensure patients' needs are met during care transitions. Many Adult-Gero Acute Care NPs work in hospitals, ambulatory care facilities or short-term stay settings.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 70

    How to Apply

    The University of Cincinnati offers nearly 400 graduate programs, from master's and doctoral degrees to graduate certificates and artist diplomas. Whether online or on-campus, as a graduate student at UC, you will join a diverse community of students enrolled at one of the nation's top public universities in an incredibly vibrant city.

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    Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

    University of Cincinnati

    University of Cincinnati

    United States of America

    United States of America, Cincinnati

    Go to Official Website