BSN to DNP: Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option
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Manage pain and illness in adult patients
Specialize in providing critical care to younger and older adults.
This option will help you diagnose and treat a range of complex and acute conditions.
This option will help you diagnose and treat a range of complex and acute 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 four-year plan as the guide for your overall schedule.
Why take the adult gerontology-acute care nurse practitioner option?
- Expand your clinical knowledge - Build on your assessment and diagnostic skills by practicing acute care theory and techniques in a direct-care setting. Say "yes" to learning opportunities that will strengthen your acumen in nursing.
- Learn within your schedule - Enjoy a hybrid of both in-person and online courses, making your classtimes more convenient for you.
- Increase your pay and career prospects - A DNP will help you advance into higher levels of health care leadership and administration. Add to your professional credentials and get a boost in your salary.
- Benefit from mentorship - Your training will get you connected to health care professionals who can help open doors for you in your field. Expand your learning under the guidance of experienced faculty.
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Careers and outcomes
Become a specialist in adult critical care.
Ethics
Here, you'll live by a code of ethics and adopt a culture of caring.
Accreditation
The BSN, MSN, DNP and post-master's Health Educator and Population Health certificate programs at Missouri State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Approval
Missouri State Board of Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (four-year BSN).