Post-Master's Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

The post-master’s program at USI is for nurses currently holding an MSN who want to add a specialty. As a student in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program at USI, you’ll acquire the knowledge and experience to provide direct health care services from late adolescents to adults across the life span for the purposes of health promotion and protection, disease prevention and the management of common acute and chronic illnesses.

The online program works with preceptors in numerous states throughout the U.S. to provide you with experiences to prepare you for proficiency upon graduation. The program focuses on legal, socioeconomic, political, cultural and ethical considerations of the population. There are a total of 24 credit hours in the specialty with additional direct clinical hours.

Transfer Course Information

A maximum of 9 graduate credit hours may be transferred from another nationally and regionally accredited college/university.*
Graduate nursing courses with a grade of "B" or better will be considered for potential transfer into the Post-MSN APRN Certificate program.
A copy of the course syllabus must be submitted for review prior to acceptance as a transfer course. Faculty reserve the right to request examples of course work for evaluation from classes for which credit is being sought.
APRN specialty courses from an outside institution will not be considered for transfer credit.
Refer to USI's Transfer Credit Policy for more information.

*Acceptance of course transfer credit is at the discretion of the Graduate Chair or designee.

3 P's Transfer Policy

For consideration of transfer credit for Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment, the student may provide the following:

Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Pathophysiology course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from admission and progression committee based on current practice experience.
Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Pharmacology course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from admission and progression committee based on current practice experience.
Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Advanced Health Assessment course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from the graduate admissions and progression committee based on current practice experience.

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College & Department Contacts

Dr. Bailey P. Rankin

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Chair of Graduate Nursing Programs

Career Outlook

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The career outlook for someone with a Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is strong and promising due to several factors:

Growing Aging Population: With an increasing number of aging adults, particularly those with chronic conditions requiring complex care, the demand for specialized nurse practitioners in gerontology and acute care continues to rise.
Chronic Illness Management: AGACNPs are in high demand for managing acute and chronic illnesses, as they often work with older adults who have multiple health challenges.
Expansion of Healthcare Services: There is an ongoing shift toward expanding advanced practice nurses' roles, including AGACNPs, especially in hospitals, outpatient care, and long-term care facilities.

AGACNPs can find employment in hospitals, intensive care units (ICUs), emergency rooms (ERs), trauma units, long-term care facilities, and specialty clinics.

There is a particularly strong need in rural and underserved areas where healthcare provider shortages are more pronounced.

With a post-master's credential, there are also opportunities in academia or as preceptors for clinical education, as health systems increasingly look for experienced practitioners to train the next generation of healthcare providers.

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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CCNE logo The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and Post-MSN APRN Certificate program at the University of Southern Indiana are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Out-of-State Licensure Information

Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.

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