The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (AGACNP) program is for the master’s-prepared nurse practitioner with certification in another specialty, or a master’s-prepared nurse who wishes to become an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. One year of acute care/inpatient experience is required. Credits are determined by gap analysis.

New York City Campus Only

Certificate Requirements

Credits determined by gap analysis. NURS 803 Advanced Nursing in Primary & NURS 804 Scholarly Inquiry for Advanced Nursing or equivalent masters level courses are prerequisites for the CAGS.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
NURS 681	Pathophysiology For Advanced Practice Nursing 1	3
NURS 682	Clinical Pharmacology for Prescribing Advanced Practice Nursing 1	3
NURS 640	Advanced Physical Assessment 1	6
NURS 662	Intro to Acute Care Advanced Nursing Practice	4
NURS 662A	Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (180 Clinical hours)	2
NURS 664	Advanced Theory and Practice for Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurses Level I	4
NURS 664A	Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (185 clinical hours)	2
NURS 668	Advanced Theory and Practice for Adult Acute Care Advanced Nursing Practice II	4
NURS 668A	Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (185 clinical hours)	2
Total Credits		30

1	Required for all non-nurse practitioners enrolled in the CAGS.