Master's in Nursing - Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) has grown to become a prominent educational institution offering a diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and practical application, NKU provides students with ample opportunities to engage in real-world experiences, internships, and cooperative education, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers. NKU is renowned for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration. The university's dedicated faculty members are known for their expertise and devotion to student success, providing personalized guidance and mentorship. With state-of-the-art facilities, a rich campus life, and a strong sense of community, NKU is dedicated to preparing students to meet the challenges of the modern world and contribute meaningfully to their chosen fields and society as a whole.

This CCNE-accredited online MSN program is designed to help working nurses like you enrich your nursing practice with the skills and credentials to treat adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in acute care settings. Develop the knowledge and clinical experience you need to provide advanced nursing care for adults throughout their life span with the Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online program from Northern Kentucky University. This fully online program equips you with specialized knowledge to manage treatment of patients from adolescence through old age with high acuity needs, including acute, chronic, and complex health conditions. As a graduate, you will be eligible to take the Adult-Gero Acute Care certification examination. MSN core coursework includes fundamentals of theory and research for advanced nursing and evidence-based practice; advanced clinical pharmacology for APRNs; analysis and application of health data; and diagnostic reasoning and advanced physical assessment. In addition to core coursework, this 46-credit-hour program's five concentration courses focus on diagnostics, advanced technologies, health promotion, and clinical decision-making in acute care. Clinical residencies and a capstone course round out the program to synthesize your learning.