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.

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.

Sample schedule

Four-year (full-time)

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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

Explore your potential career paths

Become a specialist in adult critical care.

Ethics

Here, you'll live by a code of ethics and adopt a culture of caring.

Mission Statement and School Goals

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).