{"id":18360,"date":"2021-05-21T11:36:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T16:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/?post_type=program&#038;p=18360"},"modified":"2026-09-22T09:51:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:51:43","slug":"adult-gerontology-acute-care","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/academics\/adult-gerontology-acute-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">Certificate<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in wp-block-paragraph\">Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners (AG ACNP) provide a variety of patient care needs from disease to prevention. The role of the AGACNP is to care for patients with complex, acute conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">They focus on preventing future complications while improving the health of the patient. The AG ACNP role can also include teaching, leadership and research. <\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Graduate Certificate<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Hybrid<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_9b403687-37b1-4521-85fc-ecbe4967b54e'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=9b403687-37b1-4521-85fc-ecbe4967b54e&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_9b403687-37b1-4521-85fc-ecbe4967b54e'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\"><hr class=\"uwm-c-hr--thick uwm-u-m-0\" \/><\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-n0o7-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-n0o7-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-n0o7-prerequisites\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Prerequisites<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-n0o7-how-to-apply\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-n0o7-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Advising<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-n0o7-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">The AGACNP Post-Graduate Certificate is a 21-credit program designed to provide advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with preparation as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This specialty certificate builds upon existing education and broadens the scope of practice of current advanced practice prepared nurses. Employment in acute care environments such as inpatient hospital units, ICU, ED or PACU is highly preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates are eligible for national certification exams (ANCC or AACN) and pursue licensure nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format: Hybrid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credits: 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length: 3 semesters (12 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clinical Hours: 550 minimum + 140 simulation hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated clinical placement support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start Term: Spring only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estimated Tuition: 7 credits per semester $5,760.13 for three semesters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-outcomes-and-competencies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outcomes and Competencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AGACNP Post Graduate Certificate Program will prepare students consistent with the national nurse practitioner core competencies and the nurse practitioner competencies (NONPF, 2022; AACN, 2021). <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-22604\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gainful-employment\">Gainful Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This certificate program is subject to <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/finances\/receiving-financial-aid\/non-degree-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">federal gainful employment regulations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">Due to new federal financial aid regulations, beginning with the summer 2017 term, students who had not previously been awarded federal financial aid at UWM and are enrolled in a standalone certificate program will no longer be eligible for federal Title IV aid. Students in a standalone certificate program who are seeking financial assistance may be eligible for private loans. Private loans are not guaranteed as they are subject to lender approval including a credit check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/choice.fastproducts.org\/FastChoice\/home\/389600\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FastChoice<\/a> is a tool that will help you learn what to look for when shopping for a private loan. At the end of the short tutorial, it will provide a comparison shopping tool allowing you to sort, filter, and compare up to five lenders at one time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">Upon applying for the loan of your choice and being approved, the UWM Financial Aid Office will be notified by the lender to provide enrollment information. At such time the loan will be added to your financial aid award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For previously enrolled students who have been awarded federal financial aid, see the&nbsp;Gainful Employment Certificate Disclosure Information: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/onestop\/finances\/receiving-financial-aid\/non-degree-students\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gainful Employment Certificate Disclosure Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-n0o7-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">Students take each theory corse concurrently with a practicum course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th>Course<\/th><th>Course Number <\/th><th>Credits<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Advanced Practice Nursing Adult- Gero Chronic Illness<\/td><td>NURS 702<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adult-Gero Acute Care NP Practicum I<\/td><td>NURS 822<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Practice Nursing Adult-Gero Acute Illness<\/td><td>NURS 703<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adult-Gero Acute Care NP Practicum II<\/td><td>NURS 823<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced Practice Nursing Adult-Gero Critical Illness<\/td><td>NURS 704<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adult-Gero Acute Care NP Practicum III<\/td><td>NURS 824<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-grade-point-average-requirement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grade Point Average Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average in certificate courses taken at UWM is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-time-limit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">Certificate program time is one year from the time of enrollment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-n0o7-prerequisites\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The admission requirements of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care graduate certificate are consistent with those requirements specified by the UWM\u2019s Graduate School. The admission requirements for the advanced practice certificate programs are in transition.&nbsp;Contact School of Nursing Student Affairs Academic Advisor <strong>prior <\/strong>to submitting an application. In addition, students must also meet the following requirements for the School of Nursing (more details in the <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A master\u2019s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program providing preparation as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse midwife, or certified registered nurse anesthetist. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification in their current advanced practice registered nurse specialty as applicable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion with a grade of B or better of a graduate-level course in advanced physiology\/pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced health assessment. Evidence of current prescriptive authority in the state of Wisconsin will be accepted in place of advanced pharmacology. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One year of clinical experience relevant to the chosen specialty, such as adult medical surgical units, ICU, PACU or ED&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-n0o7-how-to-apply\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The admission requirements of the Post Graduate Certificates are consistent with those requirements specified by the Graduate School of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition, nurses must meet the following requirements for nursing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply through the <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=442d088c-4d8a-4572-be4e-00a5267ed73b\">UWM Graduate School<\/a> by June 1st for spring start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold a master&#8217;s degree or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program with APRN preparation (CNS, NP, CRNA, or midwife)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain current APRN certification and current RN license in WI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification in current advanced practice registered nurse speciality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed advanced graduate coursework with a B or better in the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Across the Lifespan Pathophysiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Across the Lifespan Pharmacology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Across the Lifespan Health Assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of prescriptive authority in the state of Wisconsin will be accepted in place of graduate pharmacology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two (2) letters of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated resume\/CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal statement that includes rationale for certificate study and professional goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete an interview. A faculty member may reach out to you to schedule a virtual interview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have at least one year of clinical experience relevant to the chosen speciality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One year of practice as an advanced practice nurse at the time of starting certificate program coursework. Employment or prior experience in speciality is highly preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-time-limit-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default wp-block-paragraph\">The certificate program time limit is one year from the time of enrollment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-n0o7-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"54, 96, 54, 61, 54, 59, 46, 54\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/directory\/carrera-jennifer\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/538\/2021\/04\/Daood_JenniferCropped-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jennifer Daood\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/538\/2021\/04\/Daood_JenniferCropped-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/538\/2021\/04\/Daood_JenniferCropped.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/nursing\/directory\/carrera-jennifer\/\">Jennifer  Carrera, MS<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Graduate Program Manager<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:jcarrera@uwm.edu\">jcarrera@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Cunningham Hall 621<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"details-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n\n<div 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