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MSN, DNP, and PMCAdult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Break new boundaries in your nursing career.
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.
Build a brighter future with Bradley.
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 to 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.
With our online nursing degrees, you can:
Learn 100% online with no campus residency requirements
Prepare for the ANCC certification exam.
Prepare for the ANCC certification exam.
Benefit from multiple program options*
Benefit from multiple program options*
* 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)
Higher Learning Commission
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.
Which path is right for you?
Depending on your education level, Bradley offers four online options to earn an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner degree:
Why earn an online adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner degree?
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 52% from 2020 to 2030, making it the second-fastest growing occupation nationwide.*
Even better, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reports that only 2.9% of all nurse practitioners are certified in adult-gerontology acute care. This means you can become a sought-after specialist in what is already an in-demand occupation.**
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
* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic
** American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Online Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program Curriculum
Online RN to MSN-AGACNP Curriculum
For RNs with an ADN, nursing diploma, or non-nursing bachelor’s degree.
Bridge Courses
Core Courses
Specialty Courses (600 clinical hours)
Capstone Course
Online BSN to MSN-AGACNP Curriculum
For RNs with a BSN.
Core Courses
Specialty Courses (600 clinical hours)
Capstone Course
Online BSN to DNP-AGACNP Curriculum
For RNs with a BSN.
Core Courses
Specialty Courses (600 clinical hours)
DNP Courses
Capstone Course
Online MSN to PMC-AGACNP Curriculum
For RNs with an MSN.
Core Courses
Specialty Courses (600 clinical hours)
Capstone Course
Learn from innovative nursing leaders.
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.
Make the next step in your nursing career a focused one.
Earn an advanced nursing degree online from Bradley University.