APPLY TODAY! Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs) are advanced practice providers who deliver expert care to adults and older adults with acute, critical, and complex health conditions. They assess, diagnose, and manage patients with serious illnesses or injuries, often in fast-paced settings requiring rapid decision-making and intensive interventions. AGACNPs practice in hospitals, emergency departments, intensive care units, and other acute care environments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Through rigorous coursework, immersive clinical experiences, and advanced skill development, UAH鈥檚 AGACNP program prepares you to excel in acute and critical care, equipping you to make a lifesaving impact on patients when they need it most. Program Highlights Comprehensive Course Content The AGACNP curriculum prepares you to provide advanced, life-saving care for adults with acute and complex health needs. You鈥檒l learn to: Assess, diagnose, and treat critically ill patients in acute care settings. Perform advanced interventions to stabilize and improve patient outcomes. Apply evidence-based strategies in hospitals, emergency departments, and ICUs. Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams. Clinical Expertise Through one-on-one with physicians or nurse practitioners to gain hands-on experience managing acute and complex conditions.. This hands-on training builds your confidence in assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of health conditions. Comprehensive Patient Experience Care for adults across the entire lifespan, from young adults to the elderly, ensures you develop the skills to meet diverse patient needs in acute care settings. Diverse Learning Opportunities Enhance your training through clinical seminars, simulation experiences, continuing education, and specialty rotations approved by the Nurse Practitioner Coordinator. Program Details Spring Plan of StudySummer Plan of StudyFall Plan of Study Admission Requirements Graduation from a Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission of Nursing Education (ACEN), or Commission on Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) accredited baccalaureate program with a major in nursing. An overall grade-point average minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all baccalaureate coursework or on the last 60 semester hours of baccalaureate coursework completed. For students applying to the Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track, applicants must have 1000 hours of as an RN in a critical care environment before beginning their clinical hours. Current, unencumbered US registered nurse license Licensure State Contacts Authorized States Prerequisites/Co-requisites Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Advanced Pharmacology are required prerequisites/co-requisites. These courses can be taken at UAH or another institution before applying to the program, or they may take them while in the program. All three courses must not be older than two years at the time of admission. Clinical Hour Requirements 鈥嬧�婳nce admitted into the program, students will be required to complete 720 clinical hours, including a minimum of 600 direct patient care hours with a physician or nurse practitioner. These hours must include experience caring for adults across the lifespan, from young adults to elderly. The remaining hours may include clinical seminars, pre-approved continuing education, simulation experiences, or specialty rotations approved by the Nurse Practitioner Coordinator. Delivery Mode The AGACNP track is a hybrid program with on-campus and online components. Classes typically meet every other Wednesday except where noted.