Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nursing
Master's
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for advanced practice roles as clinical experts, managers, educators, and consultants, culminating in a Master of Science in Nursing.
Program overview
Advanced nursing skills
The Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nursing program provides advanced study with a major focus on clinical experience and a broad background of basic physiology, advanced pathophysiology, and advanced health assessment. Diagnostic reasoning skills are taught and developed as students learn the advanced nursing management and technology skills needed to care for acute, chronic, and critically ill individuals and their families.
This program is appropriate for licensed nurses who do not possess master’s degree in nursing. Students complete 600 hours of precepted clinical experience. The program culminates with a Master of Science in Nursing.
The Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nursing program provides advanced study with a major focus on clinical experience and a broad background of basic physiology, advanced pathophysiology, and advanced health assessment. Diagnostic reasoning skills are taught and developed as students learn the advanced nursing management and technology skills needed to care for acute, chronic, and critically ill individuals and their families.
This program is appropriate for licensed nurses who do not possess master’s degree in nursing. Students complete 600 hours of precepted clinical experience. The program culminates with a Master of Science in Nursing.
The master’s degree program in nursing and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Northeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Clinical practice of the advanced nurse is the major focus of this program. All students complete a minimum of 600 hours of precepted clinical learning.
The School of Nursing has over 40 years of experience providing cooperative education for nursing students. Students consult with their faculty advisors to choose the appropriate clinical settings for their practicum experiences.
Opportunities are available in locations throughout New England. The School of Nursing maintains affiliations with over 100 institutions in Greater Boston, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Tufts-New England Medical Center.
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Fall Term
| Fall Application Deadline: | July 1 |
Application
Application fee
Three letters of recommendation
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Personal statement
Resumé
TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program (USA)
Current RN licensure
Two years experience as an RN in an acute care setting prior to enrolling in clinical core courses
Program objectives
Prepare for success
Students are instructed with advanced skills in nursing. They are prepared for careers in advanced practice roles as clinical experts, managers, educators, and consultants.
Intensive supervision of clinical work by faculty and expert preceptors provides the necessary experience for practice, as well as an appreciation of the critical analysis as a method of learning.
Students develop the expertise necessary for patient management and advanced nursing practice skills across the wellness-illness continuum.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$83,678Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
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