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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
Nursing is a work of Heart.
Director of Rockhurst University Graduate Nursing Programs Dr. Barbara Ludwig and Associate Dean of Nursing/Chief Nursing Administrator Kristina Henry are joined by MSN students to share their goals, experiences and what students can expect from Rockhurst University’s Graduate Nursing programs.
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- BSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active RN license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- State requirement
- 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
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- BSN degree from an accredited institution
- Active RN license
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- 2 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- State requirement
- 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
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This introductory course examines the role of advanced practice nurses as influenced by social, cultural, political, and economic forces. Issues present in the changing health care environment are examined for quality and patient safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes. The ethical dimensions and legal parameters for advanced nursing practice are investigated. (3 credits)
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This introductory course examines the role of advanced practice nurses as influenced by social, cultural, political, and economic forces. Issues present in the changing health care environment are examined for quality and patient safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes. The ethical dimensions and legal parameters for advanced nursing practice are investigated. (3 credits)
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Get your guide to find out more about our MSN-AGACNP curriculum.
How does the clinical placement process work?
You’ll work with a dedicated Rockhurst placement coordinator who will walk you through the process and be your primary point of contact. Based on your goals and where you live, your placement coordinator will identify an appropriate site and preceptor for you within a reasonable driving distance.
How should I prepare for nursing clinicals?
You will be in close communication with your placement coordinator all the way through to graduation. He or she will ensure you complete all requirements and meet deadlines, and will answer your questions, verify your clearance requirements, and walk you through the nursing clinicals checklist.
When will I receive my clinical placement details?
You will receive a notification from your placement coordinator prior to each clinical start date. Once the placement has been confirmed and communicated, you are encouraged to begin working directly with your preceptor to establish a schedule.
What can I expect during nursing clinicals?
All clinical experiences are a bit different because students work in a variety of health care environments. During clinical rotations, you will be under the close supervision of your preceptor and the indirect supervision of Rockhurst clinical faculty.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, contact your Rockhurst University (RU) enrollment adviser and schedule a time to talk that’s convenient for you.
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).
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.
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.
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.
The online AGACNP program requires 49 credits of coursework and 750 clinical hours to graduate.
The online MSN-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.
Lori Walters, Dual MSN-AGACNP | MSN-FNP graduate, Rockhurst University
Austin Dye, MSN-AGACNP student, Rockhurst University
Alison Cantualla, MSN-AGACNP student, Rockhurst University
CAMPUS IMMERSIONS 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.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DUAL TRACK (MSN DUAL TRACK)
Some of our students elect to enroll in the dual degree track in which they earn two online MSN nurse practitioner specializations in one program: family practice and adult-gerontology acute care. Earning two specializations through a single MSN program saves you time and money, streamlines the educational experience, and opens doors to a variety of roles in health care. Our individual online MSN programs each require 49 credits to graduate, whereas the MSN Dual Track only requires 62 credits.
Due to the surging demand for providers in primary and acute care settings, holding both specializations expands your scope of practice and gives you the versatility to work in a wide range of environments. The dual MSN degree offers a significant opportunity to care for all types of patients, influence health promotion, provide primary care to individuals across the life span, and support the acute needs of chronically ill adult patients who may experience life-threatening emergencies.
