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Overview
The Nursing (Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) graduates at Thomas Jefferson University also meet the academic eligibility requirements to take the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination offered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements established by the AACN and successfully pass the examination are awarded the credential: Adult -Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Credential (ACNPC-AG).
Outcomes
- Integrate relevant knowledge, principles and theories from nursing and related sciences into the advanced nursing care of individuals, families and populations.
- Demonstrate acumen in organizational leadership through effective collaboration, consultation, and decision-making.
- Integrate research translation and evidence appraisal into advanced nursing practice to initiate change and improve quality outcomes.
- Evaluate information science approaches and patient-centric technologies to improve health outcomes and enhance quality of care.
- Analyze the impact policies, economic factors, and ethical and socio-cultural dimensions have on advanced nursing practice and health care outcomes.
Programme Structure
Courses:
- Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
- Pathophysiology of Human Disease
- Diagnostic Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making for Acute Care
- Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
- Pathophysiology of Human Diseases
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Human Medicine Nursing View 776 other Masters in Nursing in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit.
- Personal Statement: In 750 words or less, describe your motivation for pursuing this program at Jefferson, including your educational and professional goals that this program will help you achieve.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of reference. References should come from either professional or academic sources such as supervisors, managers, charge nurses, instructors, and/or clinical nurse educators. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.
- Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.
- Professional License/Certification: Upload your current and active nursing (RN) license, with the expiration date if applicable, in MyJefferson.
Tuition Fee
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International
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
36000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1200 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
1313 - 2284 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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