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The MSN-AGACNP (BSN to MSN) program is a 48-credit graduate program designed for Registered Nurses (RNs) aiming to become Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs). This online program prepares you to provide advanced care for adult patients in acute care settings, including knowledge of health policy, management, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and specialty procedures.

Why Choose This Program?

  • CCNE-accredited*
  • Herzing University Clinical Placement Pledge
  • 100% Online Classes: Flexible, online coursework allows you to learn at your own pace while balancing your career and personal life.
  • 585 Clinical Hours: Hands-on experience to enhance your practical skills in adult gerontology acute care.
  • Certification Preparation: The program prepares you for the ANCC certification exam, essential for AGACNP licensure.
  • Dual Credit Toward DNP: Earn dual credit towards a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or choose the BSN to DNP-AGACNP pathway for even further career advancement.
  • Career-Focused Curriculum: Gain essential skills in acute care procedures, pharmacology, advanced nursing practice, and more.

*The master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Herzing University Madison are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Herzing University

Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 11 campuses across eight states and an online division. Located in the heart of Milwaukee and founded in 1965, more than 45,000 alumni have graduated from Herzing's career-focused, flexible, and comprehensive master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. The University's School of Nursing includes a competitive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students can also major in a variety of other fields including healthcare, technology, business, and public safety. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Herzing University as a leading institution and for some of the top online programs in the nation. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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