Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing offers 3 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – AGACNP
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – AGACNP
- Post-Master’s Certificate – AGACNP
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN – AGACNP | $47,625 | 3 years |
| DNP – AGACNP | $55,131 | 3 years |
| Post-Master’s Certificate – AGACNP | $23,426–$33,646 | 16 months |
All programs feature hybrid delivery with online and on-campus components, offering two specialized tracks: the intensivist track for critical care roles and the hospitalist track for hospitalist and specialty services. Students gain immersive clinical experiences at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, consistently ranked among the nation’s top hospitals and holding ANCC Magnet Recognition® status since 2003.
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program is approximately $47,625 (55 credits × $834/credit plus fees) and would take 3 years to complete on a full-time basis.
This program prepares BSN-prepared registered nurses for advanced practice roles through rich clinical experiences in world-class healthcare environments.
MSN Curriculum
The curriculum consists of 55 credit hours combining core graduate nursing courses with AGACNP specialty coursework:
- NURS 6420 – Health Promotion Theory and Population Health
- NURS 6523 – Foundations of Scholarly Writing and Evidence-Based Practice
- NURS 6327 – Health Systems Policy
- NURS 6500 – Leadership and Collaboration for Quality and Safety
- NURS 6003 – Graduate Physiology
- NURS 6328 – Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
- NURS 5109 – Advanced Pharmacology
- NURS 6004 – Advanced Pathophysiology
- NURS 5121 – Advanced Health Assessment
- NURS 6240 – Systems-Based Practice and DNP Project I
- NURS 5602 – Acute Care I
- NURS 5603 – Acute Care I Clinical
- NURS 5605 – Invasive Procedures and Skills for the ACNP
- NURS 5612 – Acute Care II
- NURS 5613 – Acute Care II Clinical
- NURS 5614 – Acute Care III Clinical
- NURS 6615 – Practice and System Final Clinical
More curriculum details are available here.
MSN Clinicals
Students complete a minimum of 750 hours of direct patient contact through clinical rotations in critical care environments, telemedicine, emergency medicine, radiology, and endocrinology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and affiliate community hospitals.
Clinical experiences are immersive, with students working within interprofessional teams under experienced preceptor guidance, and elective hours allow students to tailor experiences to their career interests and needs.
MSN Admissions Requirements
- BSN from regionally accredited institution with minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Current unencumbered, unrestricted Missouri RN licensure or multi-state compact license in good standing
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) provider status
- One year recent RN experience (ICU or emergency medicine required for intensivist track)
- Official transcripts from all institutions
- Current CV or resume
- Two letters of reference addressing academic and clinical potential
- Personal statement addressing specialization area, personal attributes, and career goals
- Satisfactory completion of undergraduate or graduate statistics course (recommended)
BSN to DNP – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the DNP – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program is approximately $55,131 (64 credits × $834/credit plus $116/credit DNP surcharge plus fees) and would take 3 years to complete on a full-time basis.
This doctoral program combines advanced practice preparation with DNP leadership competencies and scholarly project development.
DNP Curriculum
The curriculum consists of 64 credit hours integrating DNP core courses with AGACNP specialty education:
- NURS 6420 – Health Promotion Theory and Population Health
- NURS 6523 – Foundations of Scholarly Writing and Evidence-Based Practice
- NURS 6325 – Healthcare Informatics, Economics, and Financial Principles
- NURS 6327 – Health Systems Policy
- NURS 6500 – Leadership and Collaboration for Quality and Safety
- NURS 6003 – Graduate Physiology
- NURS 6328 – Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
- NURS 5109 – Advanced Pharmacology
- NURS 6004 – Advanced Pathophysiology
- NURS 5121 – Advanced Health Assessment
- NURS 5605 – Invasive Procedures and Skills for the ACNP
- NURS 5602 – Acute Care I
- NURS 5603 – Acute Care I Clinical
- NURS 6240 – Systems-Based Practice and DNP Project I
- NURS 5612 – Acute Care II
- NURS 5613 – Acute Care II Clinical
- NURS 6245 – Systems-Based Practice and DNP Project II
- NURS 5614 – Acute Care III Clinical
- NURS 6250 – Systems-Based Practice and DNP Project III
- NURS 6615 – Practice and System Final Clinical
More curriculum details are available here.
DNP Clinicals
Clinical experiences are pre-arranged in collaboration with experienced advanced practice providers and Washington University Physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Students are immersed in multidisciplinary critical care environments.
DNP Admissions Requirements
- BSN from regionally accredited institution with minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Current unencumbered, unrestricted Missouri RN licensure or multi-state compact license in good standing
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) provider status
- One year recent RN experience (ICU or emergency medicine required for intensivist track)
- Official transcripts from all institutions
- Current CV or resume
- Two letters of reference addressing academic and clinical potential
- Personal statement addressing specialization area, personal attributes, and career goals
- Satisfactory completion of undergraduate or graduate statistics course (recommended)
Post-Master’s Certificate – AGACNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ranges from $23,426 to $33,646 depending on gap analysis results (23-39 credits × $834/credit plus fees) and would take 16 months to complete on a full-time basis.
This certificate allows MSN-prepared nurses to expand or change their advanced practice role.
Certificate Curriculum
The certificate program requires 23-39 credit hours depending on individualized gap analysis of prior coursework:
Core AGACNP Specialty Courses:
- NURS 5602 – Acute Care I
- NURS 5603 – Acute Care I Clinical
- NURS 5605 – Invasive Procedures and Skills for the ACNP
- NURS 5612 – Acute Care II
- NURS 5613 – Acute Care II Clinical
- NURS 5614 – Acute Care III Clinical
- NURS 6615 – Practice and System Final Clinical
Additional Required Courses (based on gap analysis):
- NURS 5109 – Advanced Pharmacology
- NURS 6004 – Advanced Pathophysiology
- NURS 5121 – Advanced Health Assessment
- NURS 6420 – Health Promotion Theory and Population Health
- NURS 6328 – Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing
More curriculum details are available here.
Certificate Clinicals
Students complete a minimum of 750 hours of direct patient contact through clinical placements at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and affiliate community hospitals.
Clinical experiences include immersion in interprofessional teams within critical care environments, telemedicine, emergency medicine, radiology, and endocrinology for the intensivist track, or hospitalist services and specialty services for the hospitalist track.
Certificate Admissions Requirements
- MSN from regionally accredited institution with minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in all graduate coursework
- Current unencumbered, unrestricted Missouri RN licensure or multi-state compact license in good standing
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) provider status
- One year recent RN experience (ICU or emergency medicine required for intensivist track)
- Official transcripts from all institutions
- Current CV or resume
- Two letters of reference addressing academic and clinical potential
- Personal statement addressing specialization area, personal attributes, and career goals
- Satisfactory completion of undergraduate or graduate statistics course (recommended)
- Course syllabi submission for gap analysis to determine necessary coursework
Tuition
Graduate tuition is $834 per credit hour for MSN, DNP, and Post-Master’s Certificate programs.
The DNP program includes an additional course surcharge of $116 per credit hour.
Program fees are $195 per term for MSN and DNP programs, and $280 per term for Post-Master’s Certificate programs.
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
The BSN, MSN, DNP, and post-master’s certificate programs at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Upon completion, graduates are prepared to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) certification exams to become certified AGACNPs.
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