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Saint Mary’s College’s hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) track prepares you to meet the increasing need for specialized care in adult and older adult populations. Our AG-ACNP track blends flexible online learning with on-campus clinical immersions, allowing you to advance your nursing career while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Grounded in evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, our AG-ACNP track equips nursing students with the advanced knowledge and clinical expertise to deliver high-quality care to patients with acute, critical, and chronic conditions. Working alongside our experienced faculty in state-of-the-art simulation labs, you’ll learn to assess, diagnose, and manage complex medical conditions in diverse acute care settings.
Become an Expert in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Saint Mary’s Doctor of Nursing Practice – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track offers comprehensive training for nursing students who aspire to lead in acute and critical care settings. Our AG-ACNP track empowers you with the specialized skills to care for adult and older adult patients in high-pressure environments.
- Flexible, hybrid format: Balance your career, education, and other commitments through our AG-ACNP track’s blend of online courses and brief, engaging on-campus clinical immersions one time per term. Advance your career while gaining practical experience in real-world adult-gerontology acute care settings.
- Hands-on learning: AG-ACNP nursing students build essential experience in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. Learn advanced procedures and diagnostic skills to manage complex care scenarios.
- Specialized acute care training: Our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track prepares you to treat acute, critical, and chronic conditions in settings such as ICUs, trauma units, and emergency departments.
- Expert faculty support: Saint Mary’s nursing students benefit from personalized mentorship from experienced clinicians, ensuring a rich learning experience throughout our AG-ACNP track.
Career Outlook for AG-ACNP Graduates
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 40% increase in employment of nurse practitioners over the next decade, making it one of the fastest-growing careers in the country. With the specialized skills Saint Mary’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track provides, you’ll be well-positioned for even greater opportunities in this expanding field.
Our AG-ACNP track prepares nursing students to step into roles that demand expertise, leadership, and clinical excellence in challenging health care environments. Career opportunities for adult-gerontology acute care graduates include:
- Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner roles in acute care settings such as ICUs, emergency departments, trauma units, and medical-surgical floors
- Leadership positions within critical care teams, overseeing complex patient care and coordinating interdisciplinary efforts
- Health care policy roles, where you can influence and improve care systems for older adult populations
Whatever path you choose, Saint Mary’s Doctor of Nursing Practice – AG-ACNP track will give you the confidence and expertise to excel as a skilled and compassionate leader in acute care.
Advance Your Career With Our Doctor of Nursing Practice