Program Overview

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Certificate is designed to prepare students to meet the end of program learning outcomes. AGACNPs perform advanced assessments, manage treatment plans, and coordinate care across transitions in settings such as hospitals, ICUs, and specialty clinics. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, advocate for patient safety and quality outcomes, and contribute to system-level improvements in acute and critical care.

Program Plan and Goals

The specific goal of the AGACNP post-graduate certificate is to prepare students to meet the end of program learning outcomes.

Certification Details

• Admissions and Process:
  • Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate.
  • Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying.
• Admission Requirements:
  • University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency
  • Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements
  • Application Process
• Additional Admission Requirements:
  • A Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) in Nursing from an accredited university, and maintain certification in another advanced practice specialty. Validation of coursework in Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Health Assessment is required within 10 years.
  • Advanced Practice Nurse Certification
  • Current licensure in the State of Florida
• Application Forms:
  • Official transcripts
  • A resume
  • Letter of Intent
  • Two letters of recommendation

Curriculum Requirements

The AGACNP curriculum includes the following courses:

• NGR 6210 Clinical Management of the Acutely Ill Adult (4 credit hours)
• NGR 6210L Clinical Management of the Acutely Ill Adult Clinical (3 credit hours, 180 clinical hours)
• NGR 6232 Clinical Management of Acute and Critically Ill Adults and Older Adults (4 credit hours)
• NGR 6232L Clinical Management of Acute and Critically Ill Adults and Older Adults Clinical (3 credit hours, 180 clinical hours)
• NGR 6211 Acute Care of Adults and Older Adults: Special Topics (4 credit hours)
• NGR 6211L Acute Care of Adults and Older Adults: Special Topics Clinical (3 credit hours, 180 clinical hours)

Timeline and Completion

• Program Time Limit: All requirements for the graduate certificate must be completed within five (5) years of admission.