Is RU’s Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate program accredited?

The Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate 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 Post-Master's Certificate program 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 Post-Master's Certificate program?

This online program can be completed in 4 semesters or more, depending on evaluation of your MSN courses.

How many credit hours are required for the Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate program?

The Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate program requires 20 credits of coursework and 750 clinical hours to graduate. (May vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses)

How much does RU’s Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate program cost?

Our Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate program costs $765 per credit hour, for a total program investment of $15,300, plus fees. (May vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses) Financial aid may be available to our online students.

Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate Program

Online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate Program (AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate)

Become Certified to Care for Adults and Older Adults with Acute Illness

If you’re an active, advanced practice nurse practitioner looking to bolster your clinical competencies, you can expand your scope of practice through Rockhurst University’s Online AGACNP Post-Master’s Certificate. Our program will allow you to:

Become certified to care for adults and older adults with acute and complex conditions in fields such as cardiology, oncology, endocrinology and more
Participate in an accredited program focused on scholarship, leadership, discovery and ethical practices delivered by Saint Luke’s™ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Complete the program in just 4 semesters* and broaden your career opportunities

Guided by Jesuit values, Rockhurst University prepares adult-gerontology acute care 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
Graduate in 1.25 years
Transform your career in just 4 semesters*
Clinical placement
Complimentary services

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Admission Requirements

MSN degree from an accredited institution
Active nursing license
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
2 Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Check state authorization
- 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

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 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate 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-master's 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.

Program Features

20 credit hours
750 clinical hours
$765 per credit hour
3 starts per year
4 semesters*
1 campus immersion
1 virtual immersion

*may vary depending on evaluation of your MSN courses

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 Post-Master's Cerftificate program. Please see our State Authorization page for more detailed information.

Campus Immersions for Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate Students

In addition to one virtual immersion, Online AGACNP Post-Master's Certificate 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 these immersive clinical experiences, students will receive hands-on skills training, complete high- and low-fidelity simulation, and demonstrate competencies through objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).

Following the clinical 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.