Drexel University – Online MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Program Overview
According to Drexel University:
“The accredited online MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program is designed to train nurse practitioners in the management of acute and critically ill patients with complex chronic medical conditions. This specialized MSN is conducted by Drexel University’s nationally ranked College of Nursing and Health Professionals and provides the knowledge and skills needed to meet the specialized needs of this patient base. Acute Care Nurse Practitioners are primarily employed in hospital settings including hospitalist roles, intensive care units and specialty medical and surgical practices. The program places a special emphasis on diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making, and is designed to prepare acute care nurses for roles as clinicians, educators, researchers, and leaders in multi-disciplinary healthcare environments.” |
At a Glance
URL | https://online.drexel.edu/online-degrees/nursing-degrees/msn-acnp/index.aspx |
Total credit hours |
57 |
Tuition per credit |
|
Accreditation |
The master’s degree in nursing at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education |
Practicum, internship and/or on-campus intensive |
This program includes multiple on-campus visits that are essential for transition into the NP role. Students participate in the following mandatory On-Campus Intensives:
|
Time to complete |
Three (3) years |
Admissions requirements |
According to Drexel University, to be eligible for admission to the AG-ACNP program, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
|