Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Tulsa offers an online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certificate program designed for advanced practice nurses seeking to expand their scope of practice to hospitalized adults. This 18-credit hour program is available in both post-MSN and DNP specialty certificate options and can be completed in just three semesters.

Program Details

• The program is self-paced and almost entirely online, with just one brief campus visit required.
• It includes hands-on patient care through 600 hours devoted to acute care clinicals, with assistance provided for facility agreement contracts for clinical rotations.
• Courses count toward continuing education requirements for state and national APRN recertification.

Curriculum and Courses

The AGACNP certificate program is built on 18 core credits and delivered over two 16-week semesters and one 12-week semester. The curriculum includes:

• DNPC 9514 Transition to AG-ACNP I (4 credits)
• DNPC 9512 Transition to AG-ACNP Practicum I (2 credits, 200 clinical hours)
• DNPC 9524 Transition to AG-ACNP II (4 credits)
• DNPC 9522 Transition to AG-ACNP Practicum II (2 credits, 200 clinical hours)
• DNPC 9534 Transition to AG-ACNP III (4 credits)
• DNPC 9532 Transition to AG-ACNP Practicum III (2 credits, 200 clinical hours)

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the online AGACNP certificate program, applicants must:

• Have an active, unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license from all states in which this licensure is held.
• Hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
• Provide a professional resume or CV outlining academic, professional, and service history.
• Submit a two-page personal statement explaining how the AGACNP certificate will help them reach their career goals.
• Have documentation of credentialing through ANCC or AACN.
• Have current BLS and ALCS certification.
• Complete a 10-panel drug testing and criminal background check.
• Have a Typhon subscription to upload required documentation.
• Have current professional liability and health insurance.
• Have completed courses in Advanced Physical Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The tuition for the AGACNP certificate program is $775 per credit hour, with a total of 18 core credits. Financial assistance and payment plans are available. The program can be completed in just three semesters at a total tuition cost of $13,950.

About The University of Tulsa

The University of Tulsa is known for its long-standing legacy of producing skilled and hard-working nurses. The university's online programs are designed to prepare a new generation of future-ready nurses, compassionate caregivers, and nursing leaders to thrive in their field.