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Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Why Choose King’s AGACNP Program?

Our Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program integrates advanced clinical knowledge with real-world, faith-based experience, empowering you to act with confidence, empathy, and grace in high-stakes hospital settings. Advanced nurses with an interest in emergency, intensive care, trauma, and post-acute-care rehabilitation environments for patients 18 and older will find this degree tailored to their continued development as a leader.

This is a fully online program with small class sizes.

Concentrations

Choose from two paths:

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Post-Master’s Certificate

AGACNP Admission Requirements

Prospective students for the AGACNP program should be able to present:

  • A minimum 3.0 GPA with BSN from a regionally accredited institution
  • Unencumbered RN license in state where AGACNP will be completed
  • A 300-word essay in APA format on provided prompt
  • A current CV or resume that lists scholarly accomplishments, participation in professional organizations, and community service
  • Two recommendations – name and email address for each reference to be included at the time of application

Alumni with a BSN from King may qualify for PREFERRED ADMISSION to the AGACNP degree program.

Students completing the BSN from King may apply for GUARANTEED ADMISSION to a MSN program during the final semester of the BSN program.

Special conditions apply. Ask your Enrollment Counselor for additional information.

AGACNP Curriculum

Curriculum is specifically designed to translate the latest research and clinical trial evidence into practice, with the goal of implementing transformational change and improving patient outcomes. Our track record of high-quality nursing education demonstrates consistent, year-after-year achievement among graduates, and so those with a King AGACNP degree are well-equipped to:

  • Take on roles in nursing leadership
  • Transition from care settings into administration
  • Implement evidence-based guidelines into practice
  • Offer critical guidance on best practices
  • Teach on the collegiate level, shaping coming generations of caregivers
  • Start or guide independent care organizations

If you’re interested in job-proofing your degree and becoming an influential leader in patient care, reach out today. One of our dedicated enrollment counselors will connect you to share more information!

Distinguished Accreditation and Recognition

King University’s School of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Our programs are fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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Guided by Christian values, our program prepares you for professional nursing practice to serve our society through the competent and compassionate delivery of health care to individuals, families, and communities. The AGACNP program also provides the leadership and management skills necessary for your career development. Ready to take the next step to elevate your nursing career? REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION or APPLY TO THE PROGRAM today!