NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing offers 3 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Advanced Certificate
All programs are delivered in-person with hybrid components for DNP advanced leadership courses, featuring premier clinical placements at world-class hospitals including NYU Langone Health, Mount Sinai, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and New York-Presbyterian.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN AGACNP | $115,872 | 2–3 years (full-time) |
| DNP AGACNP (Post-BS to DNP) | $190,848 | 4–5 years (part-time) |
| Advanced Certificate AGACNP | $27,264–$88,608 | 1.5–3 years |
Programs emphasize hands-on procedural training through a state-of-the-art simulation center with 12 acute and critical care simulations.
Master of Science in Nursing – AGACNP
The estimated cost for the MSN-AGACNP program is approximately $115,872 based on 51 credits at $2,272 per credit, and would take 2-3 years to complete on a full-time basis.
MSN Curriculum
The curriculum totals 51 credits comprising core requirements (12 credits), advanced core requirements (12 credits), and population component courses (27 credits). Students develop expertise in diagnostic reasoning, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based management of patients with acute, critical, and chronic illnesses across diverse healthcare settings.
Core Courses
NURSE-GN 2005 – Intro Stats Health Profs (3 credits)
This course introduces basic biostatistics for graduate nursing students. You learn how to read and interpret statistical results and graphs in medical research so you can judge the strength of published evidence.
NURSE-GN 2303 – Research in Nursing (3 credits)
This course prepares you to be a critical consumer of nursing and healthcare research. You practice searching the literature, appraising study quality, and applying evidence to support sound, patient-centered clinical decisions.
NURSE-GN 2041 – Issues and Trends in Nursing and Health Care (3 credits)
Students examine how political, social, and economic forces shape health care delivery, nursing roles, and health policy in the U.S. and globally. The course emphasizes health equity, advanced practice credentialing, and strategies for professional leadership and civic engagement.
NURSE-GN 2011 – APN: Population-Focused Care (3 credits)
This course looks at advanced practice nursing in community and population health contexts. You use public health frameworks, epidemiologic data, and health behavior theories to plan interventions that improve health outcomes for specific groups.
Advanced Core Courses
NURSE-GN 2050 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
Students study advanced pathophysiologic concepts across the lifespan, linking cellular changes to organ dysfunction and clinical signs. The course uses case examples to connect disease mechanisms to advanced assessment and clinical decision making.
NURSE-GN 2021 – Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
This course prepares advanced practice nurses to select and prescribe medications safely across age groups. You integrate pharmacology and pathophysiology with patient history and evidence-based guidelines to build and adjust treatment plans.
NURSE-GN 2012 – Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
Students develop advanced skills in history taking and physical assessment for patients of all ages. The course uses case-based learning and introduces diagnostic tests and basic ECG interpretation to support clinical judgment.
NURSE-GN 2013 – Contemporary Clinical Practice Roles (3 credits)
This course explores the roles of the advanced practice nurse as clinician, advocate, educator, collaborator, and leader. You apply concepts in communication, change management, ethics, and evidence-based practice to care for diverse and underserved populations in multiple settings.
Population Component Courses
NURSE-GN 2036 – Health Promotion across the Adult-Older Adult Lifespan (3 credits)
Students examine developmental, theoretical, and clinical issues that affect health in adults and older adults. The course emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, and how social, cultural, ethical, and political factors shape access to care.
NURSE-GN 2034 – Common Health Problems Across the Adult Lifespan for AGACNPs (3 credits)
This course prepares AGACNP students to manage common acute and chronic conditions in adults. You integrate pathophysiology, pharmacology, and assessment to build differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans that respect patient diversity and preferences.
NURSE-GN 2030 – Geriatric Syndromes (3 credits)
Students focus on assessment, diagnosis, and management of common geriatric syndromes in acute, long-term, and primary care settings. The course highlights functional, cognitive, and multi-system problems, emphasizing quality of life, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cost-aware, patient-centered care.
NURSE-GN 2060 – Mental Health Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
This course surveys common mental health and substance use conditions from adolescence through older adulthood. You explore biological, psychological, social, and cultural influences on mental health and review pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options grounded in best evidence.
NURSE-GN 2116 – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II (3 credits)
Students build on earlier coursework to diagnose and manage complex acute, critical, and chronic illnesses in diverse adult populations. The course refines diagnostic reasoning and links clinical scenarios to leadership, communication, and organizational analysis.
NURSE-GN 2117 – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II (3 credits)
This practicum emphasizes hands-on evaluation and management of adults with acute and chronic conditions. Students perform focused histories and physicals, order and interpret diagnostics, and design evidence-based treatment plans with the interprofessional team.
NURSE-GN 2123 – Diagnosis and Procedures I (1.5 credits)
Students learn and practice core diagnostic and procedural skills used by AGACNPs in caring for acutely and critically ill patients. The course covers indications, risks, and complication management, and students build procedural confidence through repeated simulation-based practice.
NURSE-GN 2118 – APN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care III (3 credits)
This advanced course focuses on managing highly complex acute and chronic conditions in diverse care settings. Students use evidence, patient values, and clinical expertise to design and evaluate comprehensive care plans that address health disparities.
NURSE-GN 2119 – APN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III (3 credits)
In this final practicum, students integrate medical, nursing, and psychosocial concepts to manage patients with multiple concurrent health problems. The experience sharpens diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and leadership skills while working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
NURSE-GN 2124 – Diagnosis and Procedures II (1.5 credits)
This course expands procedural skills for AGACNP practice, focusing on more advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Students review consent, risk–benefit considerations, and complication management, and they demonstrate entry-level procedural competence in the simulation lab.
More curriculum details are available here.
MSN Clinicals
Students complete approximately 649 clinical hours across four different clinical placements in medicine, surgery, cardiology, and critical care services. Clinical experiences occur in premier hospitals throughout New York and the greater NY area, with all placements arranged by faculty.
Clinical Highlights:
- 250 clinical hours in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II
- 250 clinical hours in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III
- 125 clinical hours in Geriatric Syndromes
- 24 clinical hours in Common Health Problems course
- Diverse settings including ICUs, emergency rooms, post-anesthesia care units, rapid response services, cardiac catheterization labs, and specialty clinics
MSN Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites & Admissions:
- BS in nursing or BS/BA in non-nursing field with associate’s degree in nursing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- NYS RN license prior to beginning coursework
- At least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse (critical care experience preferred)
- Basic statistics and research courses at undergraduate level
- Two to three-page personal statement
- At least two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- $85 application fee (waivers available for financial hardship or military service)
- TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS Band score of 7 for non-native English speakers
Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGACNP (Post-BS to DNP)
The estimated cost for the Post-BS to DNP program is approximately $190,848 based on 84 credits at $2,272 per credit, and would take 4-5 years to complete on a part-time basis.
DNP Curriculum
The program requires 84 credits and 1,049 clinical hours, combining all MSN-level coursework (51 credits) with advanced leadership component courses (33 credits). The DNP curriculum prepares clinical scholars to function as organizational systems thinkers and leaders in practice innovation, quality, and safety.
DNP Advanced Leadership Courses (in addition to MSN courses):
- Leadership and Org Sys Mgt for Quality Care (3 credits)
- Clinical Applied Epidemiology (3 credits)
- Integrative Application of Evidence-Based Practice I (3 credits)
- Genetics and Genomics for Healthcare (3 credits)
- Int. App. of Evidence Based Practice II (3 credits)
- Health Care Business, Economics, and Finance (3 credits)
- Improving Health Outcomes Through Quality (3 credits)
- Health Policy (3 credits)
- Innovations in Information Technology for Healthcare (3 credits)
- DNP Project Seminar I: Proposal Defense and Implementation (3 credits)
- DNP Project Seminar II: Project Completion (3 credits)
More curriculum details are available here.
DNP Clinicals
The Post-BS to DNP track requires 1,049 total clinical hours, including 649 hours from MSN-level practicum courses and 400 hours dedicated to the DNP Scholarly Project. Students complete clinical placements in acute care and critical care settings while developing evidence-based practice improvement initiatives.
Clinical Requirements:
- All MSN-level clinical hours (medicine, surgery, cardiology, critical care)
- 400 clinical hours for DNP Project implementation and evaluation
- Clinical placements arranged by faculty in premier NY-area hospitals
- DNP Project conducted with support from faculty mentor, faculty reviewer, and clinical mentor
DNP Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites & Admissions:
- BS in nursing or associate’s in nursing with BA in another field
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- NYS RN license and registration
- Undergraduate coursework in statistics and research
- One year of full-time RN work experience (preferred)
- Two to three-page personal statement
- At least two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Interviews and written essay required
- $85 application fee (waivers available)
- TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS Band score of 7 for non-native English speakers
Advanced Certificate – AGACNP
The estimated cost for the Advanced Certificate program ranges from $27,264 to $88,608 based on 12-39 credits at $2,272 per credit depending on gap analysis, and would take 1.5-3 years to complete.
Advanced Certificate Curriculum
The program requires 12-39 credits depending on gap analysis of previous graduate coursework, with individualized plans of study developed for each student. The curriculum mirrors the MSN-AGACNP population component courses for students who already hold a master’s degree in nursing but seek AGACNP certification.
Required Courses (may vary based on gap analysis):
- Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- Health Promotion across the Adult-Older Adult Lifespan (3 credits)
- Mental Health Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
- Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
- Common Health Prob Across the Adult Lifespan for AGACNPs (3 credits)
- Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
- Contemp Clin Pract Roles (3 credits)
- Geriatric Syndromes for the AGACNP (3 credits)
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II (3 credits)
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum II (3 credits)
- Diagnosis and Procedures I (1.5 credits)
- APN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care III (3 credits)
- APN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practicum III (3 credits)
- Diagnosis and Procedures II (1.5 credits)
More curriculum details are available here.
Advanced Certificate Clinicals
Clinical requirements mirror the MSN program based on gap analysis, with students completing clinical hours in medicine, surgery, cardiology, and critical care placements. Faculty arrange all clinical placements in diverse acute care settings at premier hospitals.
Clinical Components:
- Up to 649 clinical hours depending on gap analysis
- Four different clinical placements if no previous AGACNP clinical experience
- Settings include ICUs, emergency departments, rapid response services, specialty clinics
- All placements in premier NY-area hospitals
Advanced Certificate Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites & Admissions:
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- NYS RN license prior to beginning coursework
- At least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse (critical care experience preferred)
- Graduate-level coursework in advanced pathophysiology, health assessment, and pharmacology within past 5 years
- Two to three-page personal statement
- At least two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Gap analysis conducted to determine individualized curriculum plan
- $85 application fee (waivers available)
- TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS Band score of 7 for non-native English speakers
Tuition
Graduate tuition for 2025-2026 is $2,272 per credit with a $572 registration/service fee for the first credit per semester and $79 for each additional credit per semester. January Term courses are not assessed registration/service fees.
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing programs prepare graduates to meet New York State requirements for licensure and certification, with eligibility for national certification as an AGACNP through the American Nurses Certification Center (ANCC) or as an ACNPC-AG through the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Graduates also meet state requirements for prescription authority and can obtain federal DEA authorization to prescribe controlled substances.
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