Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Option

A nursing student adjusts the IV tube on a patient's arm while another student checks the patient's heartbeat with a stethoscope.

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 practice leadership 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.

Student nurses doing practice exam on patient.

Careers and outcomes

Review your potential career paths

Specialize in managing the health care of adult patients.

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).