Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

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Our Adult Gerontology Acute Care Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program is designed with 100% online coursework. Whether you’re working to complete your degree as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.

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The Rowan Experience

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Our online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program is designed to support graduate registered nurses in their efforts to become Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs), or allow a Nurse Practitioner in another practice area the ability to obtain additional certification which will allow them to work as an AGACNP.

This Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) allows a registered nurse with at least a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) to obtain a nurse practitioner certification by completing the required coursework to prepare for the certification exam.

The program coordinator will conduct a gap analysis of applicants’ academic transcripts in order to identify the courses they will need to complete in order to obtain the relevant post master’s certificate. The CAGS is available in three practice areas: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Once accepted, students will take the required courses according to their personal course sequence. Upon successfully completing the course sequence, students will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to take the certification exam.

Curriculum

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Our online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program requires the completion of 22 graduate credits.

An Inside Look at Coursework

Below, you will find a list includes a sampling of titles of coursework for the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.

Epidemiology Health Promotion and Disease Management
Nurse Practitioner Role: History, Practice Religions, Reimbursement and Ethics
Adult Acute and Chronic Disease Management
AGACNP Adult Medicine Clinical I
Evidence Based Clinical Care for Adult Gerontologic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner I
AGACNP Adult Medicine Clinical II
Evidence Based Clinical Care for Adult Gerontologic Acute Care Nurse Practitioner II
AGACNP Adult Medicine Clinical III

Note: The course topics shown above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.

Admission Requirements

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The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation, or will indicate any missing items.

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$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of the number of credits earned; presented in a sealed official envelope)
Current professional resume
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of NJ
Individual Professional Malpractice Insurance
Copy of all valid CPR cards
Interview. Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admission Committee regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.
Two letters of recommendation
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.

Career Outlook

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Career Paths

As a student in our Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Adult Gerontology Acute Care. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Adult Gerontology Acute Care.

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Rowan University hosts a series of on campus and virtual events throughout the year to help you get to know us. From general information sessions, to program specific meetings with advisors, to webinars on timely and thought-provoking topics, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to ask questions, network with academics and future students, and learn from some of the most innovative and informed faculty in higher education today.

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.

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7/1

Fall Entry Deadline

11/1

Spring Entry Deadline

4/1

Summer Entry Deadline

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