Ohio University's online Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) program helps you develop the diagnostic and decision-making skills required for acutely ill/injured adult patients. You will experience didactic and clinical performance courses as you prepare to sit for certification as an AG-ACNP. Graduates typically work in acute care settings such as critical care units, cardiology, pulmonary, neurology or other services that require advanced assessment and skills for the acutely ill patient population.
Ohio University's MSN and AG-ACNP Certificate feature online classes plus clinical experience you can complete locally. Choose the option that best suits your career goals and academic experience.
Become eligible for certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) through online courses and practicum hours.
The AG-ACNP Certificate is for those who already hold a master's degree in nursing and wish to expand into the advanced practice role of the AG-ACNP.
No matter what your career goals are, Ohio University can help you get there. We offer a wide range of online graduate programs specifically for professionals who are ready for their next step. Complete focused courses and maintain your work and personal responsibilities by studying when and where it's convenient for you. As a student, you'll learn alongside fellow leaders and have access to the same expert faculty and leading-edge curriculum as you would on campus.
One of the nation's largest health-focused colleges, CHSP thinks bigger, acts boldly and produces tomorrow's best healthcare professionals. We take an experiential, interdisciplinary approach to healthcare, and we believe in serving all types of communities, from major cities to rural Appalachia.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Ohio University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Online courses and clinical hours will teach you to provide comprehensive healthcare for adults from diverse backgrounds. Ultimately, you'll be eligible to sit for the AG-ACNP certification exam. On average, 95% of OHIO graduates pass their exams on the first attempt.
Ohio's programs provide specific knowledge for AG-ACNP certification, which is required by many healthcare organizations for employment as an ACNP in settings such as:
OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News and World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA code is 003100.
In addition, alumni and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15% through our incentive program for any of the included online graduate degree or certificate programs. Contact our admissions team for more details.
Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.
As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.
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