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May 01, 2024
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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate
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The Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certificate prepares students to provide advanced level care in complex, acute, and critical settings for adult and geriatric patients. AGACNPs assess, diagnose, and treat patients by ordering and interpreting labs and diagnostic tests, perform procedures, coordinate care to manage acute, subacute, and complex patients, as well as those with chronic illness, and evaluate the outcomes of interventions for patients.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to the California Board of Registered Nursing for certification as a nurse practitioner and will be eligible to apply for national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
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Additional Admission Requirements
Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found in the admissions section of the university catalog. In addition, each candidate must meet the following requirements for this program:
- Additional Grade Point Average
- A minimum 3.0 GPA for admission
- Prerequisites must be completed within the last five years (completed with a “B-” or better):
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology*
- Advanced Physical Assessment
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the evaluated equivalency
- Active, unencumbered California Registered Nursing (RN) License
- Professional resume with a Minimum of one (1) year of work experience as an RN is required for APRN concentrations (Nurse Practitioner)
- Complete a successful interview with the College of Nursing.
- Students are expected to work as a registered nurse during the program to gain clinical experience.
- Clearances:
- CPR Certification
- Background Check Clearance
- Health Clearance
- Drug Testing
- Proof of Health Insurance
- Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance
*The Advanced Pharmacology course must be completed within the last 5 years of the date of application for the Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number.
Program Requirements (33 units)
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