Is RU’s online AGACNP program accredited?

The online AGACNP program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Is RU’s online AGACNP faculty experienced?

You will learn from active clinicians who bring real-world experience into the online classroom. As trusted Rockhurst faculty members, they are committed to your success as an advanced practice nurse.

Are clinical placement services provided?

Yes. Clinical placement services are built into the cost of the program. A dedicated Rockhurst placement coordinator will identify an appropriate site and preceptor within a reasonable driving distance from where you live.

How long will it take for me to complete RU’s online AGACNP program?

The online AGACNP program is offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The full-time track takes 6 semesters to complete, while the part-time track takes 8 semesters.

How many credit hours are required for the online AGACNP program?

The online AGACNP program requires 49 credits of coursework and 750 clinical hours to graduate.

How much does RU’s online AGACNP program cost?

Our online AGACNP program costs $765 per credit hour, for a total program investment of $37,485 plus fees. Financial aid may be available to our online students.

Online MSN-AGACNP | Rockhurst University Online

Online Master of Science in Nursing–Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN-AGACNP)

Become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for Adults and Older Adults

Focus and advance your skills by caring for patients who are at their most vulnerable while also progressing in your career. Rockhurst University’s online MSN-AGACNP program provides:

100% online coursework in addition to clinical hours
Flexibility with the option to choose to study full- or part-time
Delivery by the highly respected Saint Luke's™ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Full clinical placement services provided
Transformative training to develop skills and individualized treatment plans to care for adults and older adults, in a variety of settings, with critical and chronic health conditions
Opportunity to meet the growing need for nurse practitioners in this specialized area of acute care

Guided by Jesuit values, Rockhurst University prepares advanced practice nurses to care for the needs of the whole person through rigorous academics, rich and varied clinical experiences, and a spirit of inquiry and reflection.

Affordable
Competitive tuition
Full-time or part-time
Graduate in 2 to 2.7 years
Clinical placement
Complimentary services

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Admission Requirements

BSN degree from an accredited institution
Active RN license
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
2 Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
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- Must reside in one of the following states: Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, or West Virginia

Program Features

49 credit hours
750 clinical hours
$765 per credit hour
3 starts per year
6 semesters (full-time)
8 semesters (part-time)
1 campus immersion
1 virtual immersion

Program Themes

Advanced Practice Nursing Foundations

Incorporate scientific and theoretical concepts from nursing and other relevant disciplines to improve nursing practice in a variety of settings

Evidence-Informed Quality Improvement

Adopt a lifelong learning approach to care that draws upon research and data to ensure safety and quality for patients and organizations

Leadership, Systems, and Policy

Serve as an effective and collaborative nurse leader from organizational, systems, and policy perspectives

State Authorization

Rockhurst AGACNP state authorization

Students from Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia are welcome to apply to the online AGACNP program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.

Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences is approved by the State of Missouri to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). As a participating institution, Saint Luke’s College may offer online programs to students in other SARA member states without seeking authorization in that state.

Accreditation and Disclaimers

Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The online Master of Science in Nursing–Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*.

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Rockhurst University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Campus Immersion for Online AGACNP Students

In addition to one virtual immersion, Online AGACNP students will attend one clinical immersion on the Rockhurst campus in Kansas City, Missouri, for three days of clinical instruction in the new, state-of-the-art simulation lab and renovated nursing facilities. In this immersive clinical experience, students will receive hands-on skills training, complete high- and low-fidelity simulation, and demonstrate competencies through objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).

Following the campus immersion, students will return home and continue their online coursework. Additionally, they will complete the rest of their clinical hours at a predetermined site under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor and the indirect supervision of a Rockhurst clinical faculty supervisor.