Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option

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Provide healing for adults

Evaluate, educate and diagnose adults of all ages.

Help your patients recover from a range of illnesses or conditions.

Degree options

Want to take the adult gerontology-acute care nurse practitioner option? Review the program requirements for the exact courses you need to take.

Use a three-year plan as the guide for your overall schedule.

Sample schedule

Three-year (full-time)

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Why take the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner option?

Gain hands-on experience - Train in a clinical setting under the supervision of knowledgable faculty. Explore assessment techniques to diagnose and treat complex or acutely ill patients.
Develop in-demand skills - Your specialized knowledge will lead you to diverse opportunities, career advancement and lucrative salaries in a rewarding profession.
Earn your degree with flexibility - Several of your required courses are available online, so you can conveniently schedule your learning into your busy life.
Get an affordable education - Missouri State's accredited master's program offers low costs and fees.

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Careers and outcomes

Review your potential career paths

Specialize in managing the health care of adult patients.

Ethics

Mission Statement and School Goals: Here, you'll live by a code of ethics and adopt a culture of caring.

Accreditation

The BSN, MSN, DNP and post-master's certificate programs at Missouri State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/ccne-accreditation).

Graduate Nurse Practitioner Programs are not regulated in Texas by Section 132.001(1)(B).