​​​​​The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) DNP specialty prepares nurses to work with adult patients aged 18 years and older suffering from serious illnesses or injuries. AGACNPs assess, diagnose, and treat patients by ordering and interpreting labs and diagnostic tests, performing procedures, and coordinating care. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings with acutely ill patients.Applicants may enter the program either as a post-BSN student or as a post-graduate nurse practitioner seeking additional specialty. Graduates of the AGACNP specialty are eligible for Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN).
Minimum Units: 67
