Program Overview

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Online DNP-Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

The Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (DNP-AGACNP) track at Baylor University prepares actively practicing RNs to provide acute care for the entire adult spectrum. Students gain advanced knowledge and build on clinical competencies in acute care environments as they prepare to deliver timely care to diverse and vulnerable populations.

Program Overview

As an online DNP-AGACNP student, you'll learn how to:

• Serve as an advocate for patients with complex acute, critical, and chronic illness, disability, or injury.
• Utilize evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and inter-professional collaboration.
• Integrate and apply knowledge of patient-centered care, focusing on the specialization of individuals aged 18 years and older.
• Work in multiple team-based environments such as the ICU, ER, trauma unit, hospital surgery, and long-term care facilities.

Admission Requirements

The requirements to apply for the online BSN-DNP AGACNP program are:

• BSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
• 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Minimum one (1) year of full-time acute care registered nursing experience within the past two (2) years.
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Complete an acceptable written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation

The requirements to apply for the online Post Master's DNP program are:

• Verification of an unencumbered license to practice as an APRN
• Master's degree with a major in nursing
• Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Three letters of recommendation
• Verification of total clinical hours obtained for the Master's degree
• Complete a written personal statement
• Minimum one (1) year full-time acute care practice as an AGACNP within the past two (2) years
• Successful completion of graduate-level statistics course with a grade of B or better

Program Features

• CCNE-accredited and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
• Online main coursework with on-campus immersions throughout the program
• Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours
• 15-week courses with three terms per year
• Nationally recognized faculty for students to learn from
• Clinical Placement Support
• Total credits: 75

Accreditation and Rankings

• The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Baylor University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Baylor University is distinguished in healthcare and business, preparing students with the skills and knowledge to stand out in the industry.
• The Louise Herrington School of Nursing is nationally recognized and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Curriculum

The online DNP-AGACNP program track focuses on the complex acute, chronic and critical care needs of adult patients through an advanced curriculum that includes:

• Advanced pharmacology
• Applied ethics for APN
• Translational science
• Health informatics

Sample courses include:

• NUR 5103 Diagnostic Reasoning
• NUR 5311 Gerontology Considerations for APRN Practice
• NUR 5333 Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Management I: Common Problems
• NUR 5334 Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Management II: Chronic Problems

Clinical Placement Support

Clinical placement is a required educational component of Baylor's online nursing programs. The hands-on learning, supervision and applying theory into practice prepare you for your future role in the field.

Program Outcomes

Baylor University's DNP-AGACNP graduates will become professional acute care nurse practitioners while leading quality improvement in the health of adults and older adults. Our students will learn to:

• Provide complex monitoring and development of multifaceted treatment plans
• Prevent future complications while improving the health of the patient
• Lead nursing departments in research and quality improvement roles, as educators, and as administrators

Why Choose Baylor University

• EXPERT FACULTY: Our faculty are award-winning experts in their specialties, providing exceptional instruction & guidance.
• 1:1 SUPPORT: Our dedicated advisors offer personalized support for students' growth & success.
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Baylor University, a renowned research institution, is ranked among the top graduate schools for DNP programs.
• OPTIMAL PATHWAY: Our online DNP program offers 6 clinical tracks for nurses to excel & pursue their ideal careers.