Online MSN: Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Courses

Curriculum Details

40 total credits required

The online Master of Science in Nursing Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN AG-ACNP) degree from Ohio University includes 11 courses for 40 total credits. You will also complete 750 practicum hours in your community, allowing you to apply your new skills in real-world contexts. This program is designed to be completed in six semesters on a part-time schedule.

During your program, you will gain the specialized skills required to provide comprehensive health care for adults in acute and critical care settings. This CCNE-accredited program features advanced coursework in pathophysiology, health assessment, diagnostic reasoning and more. 

When you finish the program, you will be prepared to pursue certification as an Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Required Courses

  • NRSE 6843 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I (6 credits)
  • NRSE 6844 Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (6 credits)
  • NRSE 7001 Professional Presence and Writing for the Advanced Nurse (1 credit)
  • NRSE 7210 Advanced Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
  • NRSE 7220 Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
  • NRSE 7230 Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Practice Nursing (4 credits)
  • NRSE 7810 Foundations of Leadership and Organizations in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
  • NRSE 7811 Foundations of Evidence-based Practice for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
  • NRSE 7812 Foundations of Quality and Safety in Population Health for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
  • NRSE 7818 Advanced Diagnostics for Clinical Reasoning for Advanced Practice Nursing (2 credits)

Culminating Experience

Comprehensive program exam.

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