Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Online USA
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LANGUAGES
English
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares you to provide advanced practice nursing care for adults, particularly in urgent and complex situations. You'll cover assessments, diagnostics, and management of acute conditions. The program typically requires completion within two years and combines theoretical learning with practical clinical experiences to equip you for diverse healthcare settings.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as acute care nurse practitioners, hospitalists, or clinical nurse specialists. Opportunities exist in hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty clinics focused on adult and gerontology populations.
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Introduction
Mount Carmel College of Nursing’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) Certificate Program is designed for Master's prepared registered nurses who wish to pursue an acute-care focused, advanced practice nursing role. The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provides health care services to adult patients with complex acute, critical and chronic health conditions in high acuity settings that require intensive monitoring and therapeutic intervention.