AGACNP Specialty Track Coordinator
Clinical Assistant Professor
Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), MS
Make a difference in the lives of adult and geriatric populations. Graduates of the Lienhard School of Nursing AGACNP master’s degree are prepared to deliver culturally competent, evidence-based, primary health care to individuals with acute, chronic, or complex illnesses within acute and critical care settings.
Location
New York City
Duration
49 Credits
3 Years, Part-Time
Modality
Hybrid
Start Date
Fall
F1 Visa
No
STEM Designated Program
No
Advance Your Healthcare Practice. Advance Your Potential
With an aging population and an increase in chronic health conditions, the demand for AGACNPs in the healthcare system is growing. By earning your Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree at Pace’s College of Health Professions, you’ll be equipped with the high level skills to work with adult populations in acute and critical care settings including hospitals, specialty clinics, and long term care, within an evidence-based, primary health care framework. And with nurse practitioner ranked as the #1 Best Job by U.S. News & World Report in 2024, you’ll be entering a highly rewarding profession with major career potential–according to salary.com, the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in New York state is over 147,000.
With a unique blend of online and on-campus classes and individually precepted clinical practicum hours, our flexible programming is thoughtfully designed to meet your needs.
#1
nurse practitioner, best ranked job (Source: U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
#4
best nurse practitioner programs in New York (Source: Best Colleges, 2024
$147,198
median salary for nurse practitioners in New York (Source: Salary.com)
Curriculum
In addition, you will participate in simulated patient experiences and advanced skills labs to enhance critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in our state-of-the-art Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation. You’ll also complete 760 precepted direct care clinical hours in the acute care setting under the supervision of experienced acute care clinical faculty. As an evidence-based practice capstone project, you will implement and evaluate the use of best practices in acute care to improve the care of adults and older adults.
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Gain Hands-On Experience
Some highlights of Pace’s AGACNP master’s degree include:
- Study with faculty who are leading practitioners in the field.
- Clinical partnerships with more than 200 clinicians and health systems.
- Meets the ANCC and AACN requirements for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification.
In addition, you will participate in simulated patient experiences and advanced skills labs to enhance critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning in our state-of-the-art Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation. You’ll also complete 760 precepted direct care clinical hours in the acute care setting under the supervision of experienced acute care clinical faculty. As an evidence-based practice capstone project, you will implement and evaluate the use of best practices in acute care to improve the care of adults and older adults.
The program is conducted through a web-assisted model with some class meetings delivered in-person, on campus combined with some online elements.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911 are accredited by:
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Careers
Graduates are specialized nurse practitioners in adult-gerontology acute care and are employed in a variety of settings including emergency departments, medical/surgical, trauma, and intensive care units; inpatient and outpatient specialty care clinics; and long-term care facilities affiliated with many prestigious institutions such as New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the Mount Sinai Health System, NYU Langone Medical Center, and more.
Student Quote
The scholarship I received from Aging in America, Inc. for my education will allow me to continue focusing on my studies and pursue my dream of becoming a nurse practitioner in underrepresented inpatient facilities.
—Melissa Cheung 24
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
Graduates are employed in various settings including schools, agencies, and skilled nursing facilities, among others.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Montefiore Medical Center
- NewYork-Presbyterian
- NYU
- Weill Cornell Medicine
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Planned Parenthood
- Westchester County Medical Center
- New York University (NYU)
- ACP Primary Care
- Health and Hospitals Corporation
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Independent practice
Your Learning Pathway
If your career goal is to become a nurse practitioner or a leader in the nursing profession, you can continue your education with the Lienhard's School of Nursing. LSN offers a range of specialties in our master of science degree (MSN) programs, certificates of graduate studies (CAGS) programs, and both a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program and nursing PhD program.
Explore our graduate programs to see which may be the best fit for your career goals.
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Admission and Financial Aid
You're ready for a new level of success—whether it's advancing in your current field or launching a new career. Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- A personal statement that 1) identifies two professional career goals, explains how your experiences have prepared you for graduate study at Pace, and describe how the program will help achieve these goals; 2) outlines how you'll manage personal and professional responsibilities to accommodate the time needed for study and clinicals; 3) discusses a key issue in U.S. healthcare and the role of advanced nursing practice in addressing it.
- A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.
- Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
- All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to ³Ô¹ÏÍ·Ìõ911, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing
- Be licensed as a registered nurse in New York State
- Demonstrate scholastic aptitude as evidenced by previous academic work, motivation, leadership potential and maturity
- Have an undergraduate cumulative QPA of 3.0
- Evidence of successful completion (grade B or higher) of an undergraduate statistics course is required
- A personal interview may be required
- Applicants for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Master of Science or the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies program must have one year of inpatient/acute care experience
- No standardized admissions test (GRE or Miller Analogy) is required
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Per credit: $1,535 | Total cost of program $75,215
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Pace has many internal scholarships and awards to help its students meet their college expenses. Some Pace assistance is meant specifically for College of Health Professions undergraduate and graduate students.
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Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Graduate Admission
Phone: (212) 346-1531
Email: graduateadmission@pace.edu