Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Nursing, Certificate
College of Nursing
If you already have a nursing master's degree, you can augment prior graduate study through advanced practice preparation to provide direct patient management in acute and complex care settings.
Prepare for professional work in a variety of acute care settings such as critical care, trauma, cardiology, pulmonary, nephrology, gastroenterology and surgery.
Program Highlights
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Nursing Specialization
Ready for specialization or advanced certification in the high-demand field of gerontology acute care.
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Immersive Learning
Prepare for an expanded health care team role through innovative, two-day skills immersion training.
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Schedule Flexibility
Take advantage of convenient online coursework that offers learning flexibility while working professionally.
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Practice Care
Demonstrate professionalism at the advanced nursing level through required clinical rotations.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Manage Complex Patients
Provide expert care using advanced diagnostics and treatment modalities
Manage Complex Patients
Provide expert care using advanced diagnostics and treatment modalities
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Intercultural Competence
Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures
Intercultural Competence
Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures
Decision-making Expertise
Applying critical thinking and analytical skills to make informed and effective decisions
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Hospitalist
- Cardiologist
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist
- Palliative Care and Hospice Specialist
Workplace Settings
- Hospital Inpatient
- Outpatient Private Practice
- Long-Term Acute Care
- Urgent Care
USC fosters a robust environment for education, mentorship, and leadership. I believe that my advisor and my professors truly value my success as a future DNP-AGACNP.
