DNP in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Overview
This major is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice in the profession of nursing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). We recommend that students entering the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Major have at least one to two years of RN/direct patient care experience in an acute care management setting. The major is designed in accordance with the AACN Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice Nursing, the NONPF Core competencies, and Population Focus Nurse Practitioner Competencies (2013). Upon completing this major, graduates will be eligible to sit for the ACNP certification exam and be awarded the DNP degree.
This program is available for full-time and part-time study, with coursework primarily online. Students are required to attend five sessions on the main campus at Florida State University. Most of the courses have a synchronous (real-time or live) component and on-demand (asynchronous) classes, so 3 to 5 synchronous Zoom classes will be scheduled throughout the semester.
Available Pathways
BSN to DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time)
Post Master's ACNP to DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
*Each student’s plan of study may vary based on evaluation of transfer credits upon admission
Expected Costs
| All DNP Program Costs | ||
|---|---|---|
| COMPLIO | $154 | |
| Typhon | $90 | |
| Books | $750 | |
| AGAC Track | In-State | Out of State |
| Tuition for AGAC Track | $444.26 (per credit hour) | $1,075.66 (per credit hour) |
Graduation Requirements
Successful completion of all post-baccalaureate, graduate course work. This coursework includes successful completion of all core courses with a grade of B or higher and a DNP project.
Cumulative GPA in the program of 3.0 or higher.
The DNP degree must be completed within seven (7) calendar years from the time of formal matriculation into the program
How to Apply
*States where we can and cannot accept students
Complete the Florida State University Graduate application. Upload all required admissions documents to the application.
FALL ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1ST
Florida State University Graduate Application
Application Requirements
1. BSN degree from a nationally accredited program with an upper division grade point average of 3.0 or higher or MSN degree from a nationally accredited program with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
2. Applicants that already hold an MSN degree must submit proof of clinical hours completed for the MSN program (Send summary of clinical hours from Typhon or contact the institution that awarded the MSN and have them email a letter to the College of Nursing stating the total of clinical hours completed for the program).
3. Applicants that already hold an MSN degree must submit copies of course syllabi for Adv. Pathophysiology, Adv. Health Assessment, Adv. Pharmacology and any other course they wish to transfer to the DNP program. If an applicant does not have the required discrete courses, they will be required to complete them during the program.
4. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
5. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).*
6. Unencumbered and unrestricted RN license.
7. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
8. Current CV or resume.
GRE/MAT Waiver Criteria
The GRE requirement will be waived for outstanding applicants meeting ONE of the following criteria:
- A completed master’s degree with a 3.0 or better GPA from an accredited institution.
- A completed BSN (60 hours of nursing or RN to BSN courses) with a 3.5 GPA from an accredited institution.
Applicants must provide evidence to satisfy the criteria being applied.
Applicants with a competitive GRE or MAT score will still be able to apply to the program and will not be held to these additional criteria.
For those accredited institutions that are competency-based (no GPA assigned), the applicant must submit a GRE/MAT score.
For more information on the Graduate application process, contact Student Services at grad-info@nursing.fsu.edu
For information regarding Tuition and Fees, visit https://studentbusiness.fsu.edu/tuition-fees
For more information on nurse practitioner programs, view this online guide
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