Our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) postdoctoral certificate helps advanced practice nurses with doctoral degrees gain training in acute care adult populations.
Graduates are equipped to be advanced practice nurses in adult critical care and acute care settings, as well in specialty practices.
The program emphasizes clinical practice with acutely or critically ill adults across the lifespan, from adolescents to older adults.
You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the following:
- Advanced technical skills
- Critical decision-making in the acute care setting
- Differential diagnosis
- Patient and case management
Research shows that nurses in this field provide quality care, decrease length of stay and improve patient and family satisfaction.
Our Approach
You learn from faculty who are active practitioners at a top-tier academic medical center, RUSH University Medical Center.
This means many program advisers and clinical faculty are practicing nurse practitioners who have clinical experience that will enrich your learning.
Program Length and Location
Our program is offered on a part-time basis and is hybrid of online and on-campus courses.
You can complete the program in three to five terms.
Your start term and completion time will vary depending on the course work you took in your master’s or doctoral APRN program.
You will need to commit two to three days to school each week when you start the clinical practicum.
Program Tuition
At RUSH University, we know your education is a big investment. We want to make sure you have all the information to be able to make the best financial decisions for you and your family.
Tuition for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Postdoctoral Certificate program is $1,344 per credit hour.
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Postdoctoral Certificate Career Opportunities
Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners practice in academic medical centers, community hospitals and practices.
They work in many settings, including the following:
- Critical care units
- Inpatient units
- Outpatient specialty settings
- Specialty practices, such as neurosurgery, cardiology, hematology, trauma and orthopedics
- Subacute settings
Employment of nurse practitioners is expected to grow 40% from 2021-31. This is much faster than the average for other professions.
College of NursingAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing
College of NursingProfessorDepartment of Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing
College of Nursing
College of NursingDirector, Adult-Gero Acute Care NP and CNS ProgramsDepartment of Adult Health and Gerontological Nursing
Elizabeth Miranda
Admissions Specialist
elizabeth_m_miranda@rush.edu
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