University of Texas Medical Branch – Online Master of Science in Nursing – AG-ACNP
Program Overview
According to the University of Texas Medical Branch:
“The AGACNP track is a master’s degree program that prepares the graduate for practice in an acute care setting providing care for patients from young adults through geriatrics. The AGACNP will be prepared to provide care to patients who are physiologically unstable, at high risk for complications, and who may be dependent on technology. Practice settings span the continuum of acute care services. All courses will be offered online and require minimal visits to the Galveston campus. These visits will involve selected clinical experiences and evaluations.” |
At a Glance
URL |
https://nursing.utmb.edu/future-students/academic-programs/msn-program/adult-gerontology-acute-care-nurse-practitioner-track/ |
Total credit hours |
49 credit hours |
Tuition per credit |
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Practicum, internship and/or on-campus requirement |
All courses will be offered online and require minimal visits to the Galveston campus. These visits will involve selected clinical experiences and evaluations. Applicants may need to complete clinical rotations in Texas so may need a Texas license or be part of a compact state. |
Accreditation |
The DNP program is currently accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through 2024. |
Full-time/part-time/accelerated |
Full-time/part-time |
Admission requirements |
According to the University of Texas Medical Branch, requirements for admission to the MSN program include:
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