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Doctoral Program

BSN to DNP-AGACNP
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP

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CLASSES START
Jan 6th

32 Mo.

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CCNE

Accredited1

Online

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Clinical Placement

Doctoral Program

BSN to DNP-AGACNP
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP

Take the lead when every minute matters as an AGACNP

AccreditationCCNE accredited1, Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Format100% online didactic classes, hands-on clinical experience, and completion of a DNP Practice Project
ClinicalsWe pledge your clinical placement
AdmissionsEligibility requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a minimum 3.0 GPA
CertificationPrepare for the AGACNP-BC certification exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Acute care nurse practitioner with DNP reviewing treatment with RN
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BSN to DNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Go from BSN to DNP-AGACNP with Herzing University

The BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree is a 71-credit graduate program which prepares you for a career as an AGACNP. The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in improvement science, epidemiology, research, theory, systems-based practice, advanced procedures and skills for acute care, and much more.

We welcome RNs aspiring to earn the highest level of education a nurse can achieve. Partner with a university eager to help you climb the ladder to greater career heights—both as an AGACNP and an influential leader in the field of nursing.

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Career-focused curriculum

Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.

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Flexible schedule

We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

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Virtual services

Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.

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Lifelong support

We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

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Rolling admissions

No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.

Classes Start January 6th

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Curriculum

Courses & curriculum details

Our DNP curriculum is developed in compliance with the model for advanced nursing education of the AACN new Essentials (2021) Level 2 sub-competencies. The program prepares you for 21st century nursing practice focused on interdisciplinary knowledge, leadership, innovation, and the ability to impact systems and population health change.

All didactic courses are delivered online. The curriculum includes 585 hours of hands-on AGACNP clinical experience and a DNP Practice Project.

ProgramMonthsiCredits
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – BSN to DNP3271

i. Average number of months for students to complete program.

Required Core Courses

All courses, 33.00 semester credit hours, are required.

Required Specialty Courses

All courses, 30.00 semester credit hours, are required.

Required Project Residency Core Courses

All courses, 8.00 semester credit hours, are required.

Clinical Proficiency Exam and Policy Courses

The following courses are 0.00 semester credit hours associated with the policy outlined above. Students are required to take as co-requisite courses along with NU 611, NU 642, NU 664 or NU 671, depending on the program of study. NSG 0600 - Clinical Proficiency Course Semester Credit Hours: 0.00 NSG 0600R - Clinical Proficiency Remediation Course (if needed) Semester Credit Hours: 0.00

Tuition & Cost

Tuition & Cost

The cost of tuition for the BSN to DNP-AGACNP program option is $755 per credit.

You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.

Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.

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 Scholarships & Financial Aid

You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants—including our Nurses Circle of Achievement scholarship, which offers up to 10% tuition reduction.

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 Military/Veteran Discounts

Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.

VA/Military benefits 

Requirements

Admissions requirements

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University BSN to DNP-AGACNP program include:

  • Hold a current, active, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the same state in which they live. (Note: Holding a multi-state, compact state license and being a resident in a compact license state will be deemed to have met this requirement.)
  • Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited university or college with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District Of Columbia.

MSN Clinical Placement Pledge Herzing Badge

Your clinical placement is our pledge.

We understand securing clinical placement as part of a BSN to DNP-AGACNP program is one of the biggest concerns students face. At Herzing, we offer guidance and support through our step-by-step Clinical Guidance Process to ensure you can get the clinical practice experiences you need.

As a Herzing student, we’ll encourage you to find your own preceptor and clinical sites as there are many benefits to doing so. However, we provide extensive support should you find difficulty along the way. With Herzing, you are never on your own.

Because of our strong relationships with healthcare providers across the U.S. and our comprehensive Clinical Guidance Process, we are confident in our ability to help you find clinical placement. So much so that if you are unable to find a clinical site on your own, we pledge to step in and help you secure clinical placement.*

* Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment documents.

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Job outlook

 

Graduate from a BSN to DNP program with an AGACNP specialization and you’ll be prepared to join a career field expected to grow rapidly over the next 10 years.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of nurse practitioners is expected to rise 45% from 2022-2032.* Combined with the upcoming demographic change in the U.S. heavily favoring the older population, the healthcare need for adult and geriatric patients is expected to quickly increase.

Careers

Become an AGACNP and step towards the top of the nursing field

The BSN to DNP-AGACNP program is designed to provide you the fastest path to both earn the highest degree in nursing and begin practicing as an AGACNP.

The current minimum degree requirement for AGACNP certification is a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with an AGACNP specialization.

However, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has favored increasing the degree requirement to the DNP level for several years. The knowledge and skills earned in a DNP degree program can potentially better prepare you for the broad and complex care demanded from nurse practitioners in the present and future.

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Disclosures

1. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program at Herzing University Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.

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