Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, AACNP
Campus: NYC
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.
| 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. |