Maryville University offers 4 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – AGACNP
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – AGACNP
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing to DNP (BSN to DNP) – AGACNP
- Post-Master’s Certificate – AGACNP
All programs feature 100% online coursework with no campus visits required and no GMAT, GRE, or statistics prerequisites needed for admission.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN AGACNP | $35,383–$40,561 | 1.7–2.7 years |
| DNP AGACNP | $56,278–$61,456 | 3 years |
| BSN-DNP AGACNP | $61,456–$66,634 | 3.3 years |
| Certificate AGACNP | $17,709–$37,144 | 1.5–2.9 years |
Students complete clinical requirements locally in their preferred settings with no waiting list once accepted, receiving personalized support from application through graduation with flexible full-time and part-time scheduling options.
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the MSN-AGACNP program is approximately $35,383-$40,561 and would take 1.7-2.7 years to complete on a full-time basis.
MSN-AGACNP Curriculum
The 47-credit MSN-AGACNP curriculum blends research, theory, and evidence-based practice to teach holistic patient care with compassion through fully online coursework.
Full-time students complete program in as few as 20 months while part-time learners typically finish within 28-32 months.
MSN Core Courses (29 credits):
- NURS 600: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 601: Evidence Based Practice in Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 602: Health Care Policy (3 credits)
- NURS 603: Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse (3 credits)
- NURS 610: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (3 credits)
- NURS 611: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- NURS 612: Advanced Health Assessment (5 credits)
- NURS 615: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 credits)
- NURS 619: Leadership and Quality (3 credits)
AGACNP Concentration Curriculum (18 credits):
- NURS 640: Adult-Gerontology Acute Diagnosis and Management I (3 credits)
- NURS 641: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Practicum I (3 credits)
- NURS 642: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management II (3 credits)
- NURS 643: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (3 credits)
- NURS 644: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management III (3 credits)
- NURS 645: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (3 credits)
MSN-AGACNP Clinicals
Clinical and practicum requirements totaling 9 credits completed locally where convenient for students through three practicum courses integrated with diagnosis and management coursework. Students work in acute care settings building practical nursing skills and gaining experience to apply learning directly to practice. Clinical experiences occur in preferred local settings allowing students to maintain work-life balance while completing requirements.
MSN-AGACNP Admissions
- BSN degree from regionally accredited institution and CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited nursing program
- 3.0 cumulative GPA minimum on 4.0 scale in all college work
- At least one year professional nursing experience
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in United States
- Official transcripts from every post-secondary school where degree earned and any graduate-level coursework
- Transfer credit request form
- No GMAT, GRE, or statistics required
- No waiting list once accepted
DNP – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the DNP-AGACNP program is approximately $56,278-$61,456 and would take 3 years to complete on a full-time basis.
DNP-AGACNP Curriculum
The 68-credit DNP-AGACNP curriculum combines 33 DNP core/capstone credits, 6 graduate nursing core credits, 11 NP core credits, and 18 AGACNP concentration credits delivered 100% online with spring, summer, and fall start dates.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Foundation Courses (15 credits):
- NURS 700: Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 credits)
- NURS 701: Foundations of Clinical Scholarship (3 credits)
- NURS 702: Integrating and Synthesizing Research (3 credits)
- NURS 709: Advanced Health Policy (3 credits)
- NURS 710: Graduate Statistics (3 credits)
Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone Courses (18 credits):
- NURS 703: Ethics For Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 704: Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 705: Clinical Inquiry I (3 credits)
- NURS 706: Clinical Inquiry II (3 credits)
- NURS 707: Clinical Inquiry III (3 credits)
- NURS 708: Organizational and Systems Leadership (3 credits)
Graduate Nursing Core Courses (6 credits):
- NURS 603: Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse (3 credits)
- NURS 610: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (3 credits)
Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (11 credits):
- NURS 611: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- NURS 612: Advanced Health Assessment (5 credits)
- NURS 615: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 credits)
AGACNP Concentration Curriculum (18 credits):
- NURS 640: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management I (3 credits)
- NURS 641: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Practicum I (3 credits)
- NURS 642: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management II (3 credits)
- NURS 643: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (3 credits)
- NURS 644: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management III (3 credits)
- NURS 645: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (3 credits)
DNP-AGACNP Clinicals
Clinical requirements include practicum hours completed locally in preferred settings integrated throughout AGACNP concentration coursework.
Program includes clinical inquiry courses (I, II, III) requiring research and DNP capstone project demonstrating synthesis of concepts and skills.
Students complete clinical rotations in adult-gerontology acute care settings while building advanced expertise for direct patient care and healthcare leadership roles.
DNP-AGACNP Admissions
- MSN degree from regionally accredited institution and CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited nursing program
- 3.25 cumulative GPA minimum on 4.0 scale in all college work
- At least one year professional nursing experience
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in United States
- Official transcripts from every post-secondary school where degree earned or completed graduate-level coursework
- Transfer credit request form
- No GMAT or GRE scores required
- No waiting list once accepted
BSN to DNP – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the BSN to DNP-AGACNP program is approximately $61,456-$66,634 and would take 3.3 years to complete on a full-time basis.
BSN to DNP-AGACNP Curriculum
The 74-credit BSN to DNP-AGACNP curriculum includes 56 core coursework credits building doctorate-level skills from bachelor’s foundation plus 18 AGACNP concentration credits, taking estimated three to four years full-time with three yearly start dates (spring, summer, fall).
BSN to DNP Core Courses (56 credits):
- NURS 600: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 601: Evidence Based Practice in Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 603: Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse (3 credits)
- NURS 610: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (3 credits)
- NURS 611: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- NURS 612: Advanced Health Assessment (5 credits)
- NURS 615: Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
- NURS 700: Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 credits)
- NURS 701: Foundations of Clinical Scholarship (3 credits)
- NURS 702: Integrating and Synthesizing Research (3 credits)
- NURS 703: Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 704: Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 705: Clinical Inquiry I (3 credits)
- NURS 706: Clinical Inquiry II (3 credits)
- NURS 707: Clinical Inquiry III (3 credits)
- NURS 708: Organizational and Systems Leadership (3 credits)
- NURS 709: Advanced Health Policy (3 credits)
- NURS 710: Graduate Statistics (3 credits)
AGACNP Concentration Curriculum (18 credits):
- NURS 640: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management I (3 credits)
- NURS 641: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Practicum I (3 credits)
- NURS 642: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management II (3 credits)
- NURS 643: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (3 credits)
- NURS 644: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management III (3 credits)
- NURS 645: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (3 credits)
BSN to DNP-AGACNP Clinicals
Clinical requirements include practicum hours completed locally through three AGACNP practicum courses plus clinical inquiry projects (I, II, III) and DNP capstone demonstrating advanced practice competencies. Program creates pathway to earn DNP while completing credits needed for NP credentialing examination and NP certification, allowing graduates to expand nursing practice and skill set or move into roles in administration, policy, leadership, or education.
BSN to DNP-AGACNP Admissions
- BSN degree from regionally accredited institution and CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited nursing program
- 3.25 cumulative GPA minimum on 4.0 scale in all college work
- At least one year professional nursing experience
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in United States
- Official transcripts from every post-secondary school where degree earned or completed graduate-level coursework
- Transfer credit request form
- No GMAT, GRE, or statistics needed
- No waiting list once accepted
Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate program is approximately $17,709-$37,144 and would take 1.5-2.9 years to complete.
Certificate Curriculum
The 35-credit Post-Master’s Certificate includes 6 graduate nursing core credits, 11 general NP course credits, and 18 AGACNP concentration credits delivered 100% online through user-friendly platform.
Graduate Nursing Core Courses (6 credits):
- NURS 603: Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse (3 credits)
- NURS 610: Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (3 credits)
Nurse Practitioner Core Courses (11 credits):
- NURS 611: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- NURS 612: Advanced Health Assessment (5 credits)
- NURS 615: Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 credits)
AGACNP Concentration Curriculum (18 credits):
- NURS 640: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management I (3 credits)
- NURS 641: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Practicum I (3 credits)
- NURS 642: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management II (3 credits)
- NURS 643: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (3 credits)
- NURS 644: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Diagnosis and Management III (3 credits)
- NURS 645: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (3 credits)
Certificate Clinicals
Clinical requirements completed locally in preferred settings through three practicum courses totaling 9 credits integrated with diagnosis and management coursework.
Comprehensive hands-on curriculum helps build practical nursing skills and gain experience allowing direct application of learning to practice. Students complete certificate on own schedule with flexibility and convenience designed for working nurses.
Certificate Admissions
- MSN degree from regionally accredited institution and CCNE/ACEN/CNEA accredited nursing program
- 3.0 cumulative GPA minimum on 4.0 scale in all college work
- At least one year professional nursing experience
- Current unencumbered RN licensure in United States
- Official transcripts from every post-secondary school where degree earned or completed graduate-level coursework
- Transfer credit request form
- No GMAT, GRE, or statistics needed
- No waiting list once accepted
Tuition
Graduate MSN tuition is $863 per credit with $725 per semester technology fee.
DNP tuition is $947 per credit for doctoral-level courses with $725 per semester technology fee. Additional fees include background check at $75-$120 per submission.
MSN programs range from $35,383-$40,561 for 41-50 credits.
DNP programs range from $56,278-$66,634 for 62-77 credits depending on entry point.
Post-Master’s Certificate programs range from $17,709-$37,144 for 29-38 credits.
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Maryville University are accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Maryville University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission and recognized as one of America’s best colleges by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes.
Maryville named among best online nursing school master’s programs for 2023 by The Princeton Review and one of best online master’s in nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report. University designated Military Friendly School 2023-24 marking 6th consecutive year.
All five nurse practitioner specializations boast certification pass rates above national average with graduates preparing to sit for AGACNP certification exams upon completion.
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