Nursing (MSN-AGACNP), Master of Science Degree - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
| Program Location |
Distance Education/Online |
| Program Credits |
50 Credits |
| Program Length* |
4 Trimesters, 64 Instructional Weeks (Prior to Fall 1 2024)
5 Trimesters, 80 Instructional Weeks (Effective Fall 1 2024)
or
8 Trimesters, 128 Instructional Weeks
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| Time to Complete |
16 Months (Prior to Fall 1 2024)
20 Months (Effective Fall 1 2024)
or 32 Months
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* Program length may vary. WCU distance education programs may not be available to residents in all states.
Clinical Hour Requirement: this track requires a total of 500 precepted clinical hours (prior to Fall 1) and a total of 540 precepted clinical hours (Starting Fall 1).
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-1170.00
College of Nursing Mission:
The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse learners; preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care that is responsive to the needs of the community and the global society.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program Purpose:
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is a Registered Nurse educated at the Master's level as a nurse practitioner. The focus for the AGACNP is to provide a full range of holistic care and support to adult and gerontology patients with complex and acute conditions. The AGACNP is educated to provide high quality, continual and comprehensive care by providing preventive health services, patient education, and acute care management. The AGACNP is prepared to implement evidence-based practice guidelines and to critically analyze and adapt health care interventions based on individualized assessments of individual needs. The AGACNP practices in the context of community, with broad knowledge, sensitivity, and awareness of the specific needs of people from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. AGACNP delivers care that may include specialty clinics, health maintenance organizations, Veteran's Administration facilities, emergency rooms, intensive care units, and nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities.
AGACNP Accreditation & Approvals Disclosure
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner coursework is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202) 877-6791.
MSN-APRN Curriculum-Online - Effective Fall I 2024
A student in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at West Coast University participates in two (2) On-site Intensive (OSI) weekends. The OSI brings students to campus to learn, practice and demonstrate essential hands-on skills and competencies needed by nurse practitioners.
MSN Core
| MSNC 500 | Nursing Roles in Policy, Ethics, & Finance | 3 |
| MSNC 505 | Scholarship for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| MSNC 510 | Advanced Nursing Technologies & Collaborative Care | 3 |
| MSNC 515 | Health Promotion and Disease Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
APRN Core (Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
| MSNR 550 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MSNR 555 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| MSNR 560 | Advanced Health & Physical Assessment | 3 |
| MSNA 600 | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Introduction to Advanced Practice | 2 |
| MSNA 605 | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Clinical Reasoning & Differential Diagnosis | 3 |
| MSNA 610 | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Complex Care I | 3 |
| MSNA 610C | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Complex Care Practicum I | 3 |
| MSNA 620 | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Complex Care II | 3 |
| MSNA 620C | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Complex Care Practicum II | 3 |
| MSNA 630 | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Complex Care III | 1 |
| MSNA 630C | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Complex Care Practicum III | 2 |
| MSNA 650 | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Intensive I | 2 |
| MSNA 650C | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Residency I | 2 |
| MSNA 660 | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Intensive II | 2 |
| MSNA 660C | Adult Gerontology Acute Care: Residency II | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Total Credit Hours: 49
MSN-APRN Curriculum-Online - Prior to Fall I 2024
A student in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program at West Coast University participates in two (2) On-site Intensive (OSI) weekends. The OSI brings students to campus to learn, practice and demonstrate essential hands-on skills and competencies needed by nurse practitioners.
MSN Core
| NURS 500 | Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 510 | Policy, Organization, and Financing in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 521 | Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
| NURS 535 | Principles of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| NURS 540 | Research Utilization | 3 |
| NURS 561 | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
APRN Core (Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
| NURS 530 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology - APRN | 3 |
| NURS 676 | Advanced Pharmacology - APRN | 3 |
| NURS 681 | Advanced Health/Physical Assessment and Lab - APRN | 4 |
| NURS 682 | Care Coordination and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse | 3 |
| NURS 682L-A | Advanced Healthcare Residency I | 2 |
| NURS 682L-B* | Advanced Healthcare Residency II | 2 |
| NURS 691A | Culminating Experience I | 1.5 |
| NURS 691B | Culminating Experience II | 1.5 |
| NURS 696 | Acute Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory I | 3 |
| NURS 696L | Acute Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum I | 3 |
| NURS 697 | Acute Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Theory II | 3 |
| NURS 697L | Acute Care Adult and Geriatric Patient: Practicum II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32.0 |
*NURS 682L-BR – Taken if student is unsuccessful in NURS 682L-B
Total Credit Hours: 50.0
Total Credit Hours: 99.0
Program Credit Distribution
MSN with Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
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Core Nursing Semester Credits:
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12.0
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APRN Track Semester Credits:
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38.0
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Total Program Semester Credits:
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50.0
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MSN with Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track Program Costs
For program costs, please see the Graduate Tuition and Fees section.