Program Overview

Program Overview: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Post Graduate Certificate Program ## Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Post Graduate Certificate Program is an 18-credit program that can be completed in two semesters full-time. The program is offered in a hybrid format, combining online and face-to-face courses, allowing for flexible course delivery. Students are required to complete 540 clinical hours in an acute care setting with adults and older adults. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP certification exam administered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ### Admission Criteria Applicants must be practicing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) who are certified as Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Family NPs. A review of previous coursework is conducted prior to admission to ensure eligibility for certification. ### Prerequisite Courses - Advanced Pathophysiology - Advanced Pharmacology (For the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)) - Advanced Health Assessment (For the APRN) - Demonstration and successful completion of a head-to-toe physical examination prior to the initial course. Failure of the head-to-toe examination will result in repeating Advanced Health Assessment or a designated remediation course. ### Curriculum The program curriculum is structured as follows: - Fall:

• Advanced Nursing Science: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Theory I (6 credits)
• Advanced Nursing Science: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum I (3 credits) - Spring:
• Advanced Nursing Science: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Theory II (6 credits)
• Advanced Nursing Science: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II (3 credits) The total credits required to complete the program are 18.