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Break new boundaries in your nursing career.
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As a passionate nursing professional, you’re already making a difference in the lives of your patients. Now you’re ready for a new challenge — one where you can work more autonomously, take on greater responsibility, and play a leading role in treating people when they’re most vulnerable. Specializing as an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner with the help of Bradley University can prepare you for such an opportunity.
Our online program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to work with diverse populations of acutely ill or injured patients in fast-paced settings such as trauma units, sub-acute care units, emergency rooms, and intensive care units.
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Build a brighter future with Bradley.
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You aspire to play a leading role in advancing the level of health care available in your community. We want to be your partner on this journey. And together, we can make it happen.
Our founder, Lydia Moss Bradley, broke boundaries to build a new model beyond the limitations of her time. For over a century we’ve continued her legacy of challenging the status quo by imagining what could be, then rolling up our sleeves and working together to build it. We do this by taking the best resources available and creating solutions that remake the world around us.
When you choose Bradley’s nursing program, you’ll have access to the resources and tools to help you attain your goals. This includes:
- Dedicated faculty members who have years of experience in the health care field. Mentors who will be there for you not only beyond office hours, but beyond graduation.
- Small class sizes - varying from 6-25 - and the personalized support to help you thrive.
- A collaborative environment where you can learn from and alongside like-minded professionals who share your vision for a better health care system.
- Learning beyond the classroom, where you can hone your skills through supervised clinical experiences at a facility of your choice.
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The master’s degree program in Nursing, Post-Graduate APRN Certificate program, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Bradley University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Learn 100% online with no campus residency requirements
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Benefit from multiple program options*
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*Master of Science in Nursing (RNs with an ADN, diploma, non-nursing bachelor's, or BSN degree)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN entry)
Post-Master's Certificate (MSN entry)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN entry)
Post-Master's Certificate (MSN entry)
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Why earn an online adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner degree?
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Now is an ideal time to take the next step in your nursing career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for nurse practitioners is expected to increase by 46% from 2023 to 2033, making it the third-fastest growing occupation nationwide.*
At Bradley University, we prepare you to:
- More effectively assess, diagnose, and treat acutely ill adult and elderly patients who may be highly vulnerable to health complications
- Use evidence-based research, guidelines, and best practices to formulate individualized treatment plans
- Take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification exam
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Is an online adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner degree right for you?
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Need help deciding if an online degree aligns with your current needs and future goals? We can help.
An online AGACNP program is right for you if:
- You strive to improve health outcomes for patients with acute and often chronic health conditions
- You excel at providing compassionate care for people who may be experiencing trauma
- You have the resourcefulness and decision-making skills to perform in emergency situations
- You aspire to take on a more autonomous role in your nursing career
- You have the vision to foresee a better tomorrow for your community and the drive to help achieve it by furthering your own education and professional development
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Why choose Bradley for your AGACNP degree?
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- You want to collaborate with and learn from other aspiring nurse practitioners
- You want a flexible online learning environment that fits your busy schedule
- You’re eager to learn from a faculty of passionate and experienced clinicians
- You prefer small class sizes and the personalized support to help you thrive
- You understand the value of a program where every class is taught by your actual professor
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Depending on your education level, Bradley offers four online options to earn an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner degree:
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RN to MSN-AGACNP
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If you are an RN with an ADN, nursing diploma, or non-nursing bachelor’s degree, we offer bridge courses that can start you on the path toward an MSN-AGACNP.
- 56 Credit Hours*
- 3 Years
- 9 Semesters
- 600 Clinical Hours
*Includes 9 undergraduate hours from RN completion courses
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BSN to MSN-AGACNP
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If you already have your BSN, you may be eligible to start working toward your MSN-AGACNP right away. No bridge courses are required for this entry path.
- 47 Credit Hours
- 2.3 Years
- 7 Semesters
- 600 Clinical Hours
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BSN to DNP-AGACNP
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This option is for BSN-credentialed nurses looking to earn a doctorate with a focus in adult-gerontology acute care.
- 68 Credit Hours
- 3.3 Years
- 10 Semesters
- 1,000 Clinical Hours
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MSN to PMC-AGACNP
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This option is for MSN-credentialed nurses looking to earn a post-master's certificate in adult-gerontology acute care.
- 32 Credit Hours
- 1.7 Years
- 5 Semesters
- 600 Clinical Hours
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Online RN to MSN-AGACNP Curriculum
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For RNs with an ADN, nursing diploma, or non-nursing bachelor’s degree.
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Bridge Courses
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NUR 300 Conceptual Basis for Professional Nursing Practices / 3 Credits
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Theories of nursing, professional roles, the nursing process, adaptation theory, nursing research, and societal influences on nursing and health.
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NUR 303 Research in Nursing / 3 Credits
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As a consumer of research, the student evaluates published nursing research and its importance to the profession. The student examines the steps of the research process in critiquing literature and writing a comprehensive review of literature. Use of the computer in nursing research correlated with the study of the research process.
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NUR 404 Community Health Nursing - Theory / 3 Credits
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Explores the role of the nurse in community settings. Applies principles of epidemiology, health promotion, and disease prevention to nursing practice. Examines the core functions of public health nursing, essential services, and population-based practice.
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NUR 407 Community Health Practicum RN-MSN / 1 Credit
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Selected community practicum experiences will be correlated with theoretical content of NUR 404.
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Core Courses
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BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology / 3 Credits
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Detailed presentation of pathological conditions in the human body, with particular focus on the cellular basis for disease in muscular, respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular systems.
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ENC 510 Statistical Procedures / 3 Credits
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Principles and procedures for statistical interpretation of data. Study of measures and control tendency, variability, correlation, and introductory predictive and inferential statistics.
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NUR 501 Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development / 3 Credits
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Analysis of theoretical models. Emphasis on assessment and implications of models for advanced professional nursing practice and research.
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NUR 526 Evidence Based Practice / 3 Credits
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Allows the learner to explore theories related to the generation of evidence, Research Utilization (RU), and Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Issues from practice areas are identified, developed, and refined into a researchable project.
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NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment / 3 Credits
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Systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of persons throughout the lifespan and in various healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on interviewing techniques for history taking and advanced physical assessment skills.
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NUR 615 Health Informatics / 3 Credits
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Introduces the learner to concepts in health informatics and provides the foundation for practice in the healthcare technology field. Explores healthcare data, clinical information management systems, security, personal productivity applications, consumer informatics, legal issues, and professional skills, knowledge, and certifications related to health informatics.
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NUR 640 Healthcare Policy / 3 Credits
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Explores health policy development and implementation and its impact on healthcare regulation, delivery, and finance. There is a focus on wellness and promotion of health for local, national, and worldwide health initiatives. Students will define healthcare provider roles in health promotion, healthcare delivery, and quality improvement through activities related to health policy reform and finance.
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NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I / 3 Credits
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Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage the treatment of common health problems in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manner.
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NUR 655 Diagnostic Reasoning / 3 Credits
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Specialty Courses (600 clinical hours)
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NUR 656 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics 1/6 Credits
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This course focuses on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient's return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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NUR 657 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics II / 6 Credits
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This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient's return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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NUR 658 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics III / 6 Credits
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This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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Capstone Course
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NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice / 2 Credits
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Designed for the nurse to explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialties including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies.
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Online BSN to MSN-AGACNP Curriculum
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BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology / 3 Credits
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Detailed presentation of pathological conditions in the human body, with particular focus on the cellular basis for disease in muscular, respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular systems.
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ENC 510 Statistical Procedures / 3 Credits
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Principles and procedures for statistical interpretation of data. Study of measures and control tendency, variability, correlation, and introductory predictive and inferential statistics.
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NUR 501 Nursing Theories: Analysis and Development / 3 Credits
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Analysis of theoretical models. Emphasis on assessment and implications of models for advanced professional nursing practice and research.
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NUR 526 Evidence Based Practice / 3 Credits
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Allows the learner to explore theories related to the generation of evidence, Research Utilization (RU), and Evidence Based Practice (EBP). Issues from practice areas are identified, developed, and refined into a researchable project.
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NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment / 3 Credits
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Systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of persons throughout the lifespan and in various healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on interviewing techniques for history taking and advanced physical assessment skills.
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NUR 615 Health Informatics / 3 Credits
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Introduces the learner to concepts in health informatics and provides the foundation for practice in the healthcare technology field. Explores healthcare data, clinical information management systems, security, personal productivity applications, consumer informatics, legal issues, and professional skills, knowledge, and certifications related to health informatics.
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NUR 640 Healthcare Policy / 3 Credits
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Explores health policy development and implementation and its impact on healthcare regulation, delivery, and finance. There is a focus on wellness and promotion of health for local, national, and worldwide health initiatives. Students will define healthcare provider roles in health promotion, healthcare delivery, and quality improvement through activities related to health policy reform and finance.
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NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I / 3 Credits
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Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage the treatment of common health problems in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manner.
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NUR 655 Diagnostic Reasoning / 3 Credits
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Specialty Courses (600 clinical hours)
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NUR 656 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics I / 6 Credits
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This course focuses on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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NUR 657 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics II / 6 Credits
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This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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NUR 658 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics III / 6 Credits
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This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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Capstone Course
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NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice / 2 Credits
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Designed for the nurse to explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialties including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies.
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Online BSN to DNP-AGACNP Curriculum
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For RNs with a BSN.
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BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology / 3 Credits
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Detailed presentation of pathological conditions in the human body, with particular focus on the cellular basis for disease in muscular, respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular systems.
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ECO 605 Health Care Economics & Finance / 3 Credits
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Examines the economic and financial aspects of the health care system. Organizational and institutional structures through which an economy makes choices regarding the production, consumption, and distribution of health care services. Fundamental processes for the management of liquidity, major capital investments, debt, and funding. Examines both for-profit and not-for-profit health care organizations.
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NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment / 3 Credits
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Systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of persons throughout the lifespan and in various healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on interviewing techniques for history taking and advanced physical assessment skills.
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NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I / 3 Credits
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Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage the treatment of common health problems in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manner.
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NUR 655 Diagnostic Reasoning / 3 Credits
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NUR 700 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science / 3 Credits
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Provides a theoretical analysis of nursing and the natural and social sciences for application as frameworks for research, practice, education, and quality healthcare delivery.
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NUR 703 Health Promotion in Populations / 3 Credits
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Focuses on core concepts in health and health promotion for groups, communities, and populations. There are two inter-related goals for this course. (1) Provide students with a basic understanding of the principles and determinants of population health with an emphasis on the tools provided by basic epidemiology for understanding health in populations. (2) Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the steps needed to develop, implement, and evaluate population-based health promotion and illness prevention programs.
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NUR 705 Research Design and Statistical Methods / 3 Credits
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Examination of research study design/methodology and application and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistical methods appropriate for critical appraisal of evidence. Use of analytic software for data management and preliminary analysis prepares students to assess quantitative and qualitative data, understand research methodology, and critically evaluate research findings.
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NUR 720 Methods in Evidence Based Practice / 3 Credits
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Introduces the learner to theories related to Research Utilization (RU) and Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and provides opportunities to explore issues and refine questions related to quality and cost-effective healthcare delivery for the best client outcomes. Methods to collect evidence, plan changes for the transformation of practice, and evaluate quality improvement methods will be discussed.
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NUR 735 Leadership in Advanced Practice Nursing / 3 Credits
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Emphasizes organizational and system leadership strategies for the advanced practice nurse with an emphasis on productivity in emerging practice environment. Improvement of health outcomes, patient safety, and inter-professional collaboration will be included.
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NUR 740 Healthcare Policy and Ethics in Advanced Practice Nursing / 3 Credits
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This course examines the political and ethical decisions and issues that shape the organization, financing, and implementation of health care services and delivery systems at the local, national and global levels. Students will have opportunities to critically analyze ethical, social, and political issues that affect the provision of health care, practice, research, education, and administration and how each intersects with ones personal values. Students will define the APNs role in health promotion, healthcare delivery, and quality improvement through activities related to health policy reform. Health policy development and implementation and its impact on healthcare regulation, delivery, and finance will also be explored.
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NUR 752 Advanced Health Informatics / 3 Credits
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This course examines the current trends in health informatics and data analytic methods. It provides opportunities for the advanced practice nurse (APN) to apply theoretical concepts of informatics to individual and aggregate level health information. Emphasis is placed on the APN’s leadership role in the use of health information to improve health care delivery and outcomes.
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Specialty Courses (600 clinical hours)
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NUR 656 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics I / 6 Credits
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This course focuses on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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NUR 657 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics II / 6 Credits
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This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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NUR 658 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics III / 6 Credits
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This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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DNP Courses
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NUR 841 DNP Project I (50 clinical hrs) / 3 Credits
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This course, the first of a four-course series, provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted DNP project built upon the DNP Essentials. Each course builds on the knowledge, skills, and practice expertise of the DNP student and culminates in the completion of the DNP project. The focus of this course is on the identification and planning components of the written DNP project proposal. Students will register for 3 semester hours, completing 50 practicum hours in which the DNP student will seek opportunities, with the guidance of their mentor, to hone skills within the DNP Essentials.
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NUR 842 DNP Project II (50 clinical hrs) / 3 Credits
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This course, the second of a four-course series, provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted DNP project built upon the DNP Essentials. Each course builds on the knowledge, skills, and practice expertise of the DNP student and culminates in the completion of the DNP project. The focus of this course is on the completion of a written DNP project proposal and the application and approval of Institutional Review Board or Committee on the Use of Human Subjects in Research of the DNP project. Students will register for 3 semester hours, completing 50 practicum hours in which the DNP student will seek opportunities, with the guidance of their mentor, to hone skills within the DNP Essentials.
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NUR 843 DNP Project III (125 clinical hrs) / 3 Credits
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This course, the third course in a four-course series, provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted DNP project built upon the DNP Essentials. Each course builds on the knowledge, skills, and practice expertise of the DNP student, culminating in the completion of the DNP project. The focus of this course is on project implementation and evaluation of the DNP project. Students will register for 3 semester hours, completing 125 practicum hours in which the DNP student will seek opportunities, with the guidance of their mentor, to hone skills within the DNP Essentials.
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NUR 844 DNP Project IV (75 clinical hrs.) / 3 Credits
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This course, the fourth course in a four course series, provides the DNP student with mentored opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted DNP project built upon the DNP Essentials. Each course builds on the knowledge, skills and practice expertise of the DNP student, culminating in the completion of the DNP project paper. The DNP project culminates in a final oral presentation and dissemination of the DNP project course. Students will register for 3 semester hours, completing 75 practicum hours in which the DNP student will seek opportunities, with the guidance of their mentor, to hone skills within the DNP Essentials.
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Capstone Course
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NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice / 2 Credits
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Designed for the nurse to explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialties including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies.
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Online MSN to PMC-AGACNP Curriculum
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For RNs with an MSN.
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Core Courses
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BIO 526 Advanced Pathophysiology / 3 Credits
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Detailed presentation of pathological conditions in the human body, with particular focus on the cellular basis for disease in muscular, respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular systems.
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NUR 600 Advanced Health Assessment / 3 Credits
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Systematic method for collecting data used in holistic health assessment of persons throughout the lifespan and in various healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed on interviewing techniques for history taking and advanced physical assessment skills.
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NUR 651 Advanced Pharmacology I / 3 Credits
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Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and pharmacologically manage the treatment of common health problems in a safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manner.
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NUR 655 Diagnostic Reasoning / 3 Credits
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Detailed presentation of pathological conditions in the human body, with particular focus on the cellular basis for disease in muscular, respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular systems.
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Specialty Courses (600 clinical hours)
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NUR 656 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics I / 6 Credits
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This course focuses on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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NUR 657 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics II / 6 Credits
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This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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NUR 658 Management of Acutely Ill Adults & Geriatrics III / 6 Credits
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This course continues the focus on the clinical foundation of advanced practice nursing management of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients with acute and chronic health problems. Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and management. Students utilize clinical practice guidelines to ensure safe evidence-based care. The clinical focus (provided in a variety of direct patient care settings) is on the role of the acute care nurse practitioner working with a multidisciplinary team across settings to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health. Students will register for 6 semester hours, completing 200 clinical hours at selected facilities under the guidance of the clinical preceptor.
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Capstone Course
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NUR 690 Professional Aspects of Advanced Nursing Practice / 2 Credits
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Designed for the nurse to explore the professional aspects and challenges associated with advanced practice nursing. Tailored to meet the needs of a variety of specialties including a focus upon organizational, systems, and population strategies.
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Online Master of Science in Nursing
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To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- ADN, diploma, or BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program. If you have an ADN, diploma, or non-nursing baccalaureate degree must complete NUR 300, 303, 404, and 407.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if you've achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. You must have a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- One admission essay
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/Résumé
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Online Doctor of Nursing Practice
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To be eligible for Bradley’s online BSN to DNP-AGACNP program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- BSN from a regionally accredited college or university and NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program.
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- You may be admitted unconditionally if you have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. If you have previous graduate coursework, you must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- Admission essay and portfolio
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- Two letters of recommendation
- CV/résumé
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Online Post-Master's Certificate
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To be eligible for Bradley’s online post-master's certificate program, you must meet the following qualifications:
- MSN from an NLNAC-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited* nursing program
- Proof of a current, unencumbered RN license
- Students may be admitted unconditionally if they have achieved at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants with previous graduate coursework must have achieved a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework and have completed a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours for the graduate GPA to be considered for admission.
You must also submit the following:
- Completed online application
- Non-refundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts of academic credentials
- One admission essay
- Applicants in advanced practice programs must also include/discuss potential mentors for clinical experiences.
- CV/Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation
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When Lydia Moss Bradley founded the university bearing her name, she set out to create an institution that builds relationships on a commitment to community and provides an education designed to make the world better. We strive to uphold these principles to this day.
The faculty who lead our online adult-gerontology acute nurse practitioner programs are dedicated to helping you succeed as you take the next step in your nursing career. They bring a broad base of clinical expertise and professional experience into our online classrooms each day and are eager to share their knowledge with you.
For more than 60 years, Bradley University has been setting the standard for excellence in nursing education. Our graduates work as advanced practice nurses and leaders in clinical and nonclinical settings across the country. They’re transforming the way health care is delivered in the 21st century — and so can you.
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