Overview

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner coursework and clinical preparation at University of Michigan includes a strong foundation in

pathophysiology

pharmacology

evidence-based management of complex patient problems

leadership within the health care system.

Key Facts

Foundational preparation is broad, with increasing opportunities to specialize toward the end of the program. All practicum are arranged by U-M faculty and offer learning environments rich for developing expertise in acute care nursing and for refining clinical leadership skills.

Specialty Appeal

The number of practice settings where acute care advanced practice nurses work is expanding. Settings include intensive care units, trauma units, specialty practices, cardiopulmonary/neurology/surgery/oncology fields, emergency departments, long-term care facilities, home health care, among others.

Salaries for acute care advanced practice nurses are highly competitive and rank among the highest for advanced practice nurses.

Being an acute care advanced practice nurse is both challenging and rewarding.Acute care advanced practice nurses are experts in the care of acutely ill patients with multiple complex problems, and research has shown that they provide quality care, decrease length of stay, and improve patient and family satisfaction.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Models, Theories and Methods to Promote Optimal Health Outcomes

Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Healthcare Delivery

Scientific and Analytic Approaches for Practice

Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan

Health Assessment for Practice Nurses

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist Nursing Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ann Arbor, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Gerontology View 158 other Masters in Gerontology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earned a BS in nursing or are in the process of completing a BS in nursing from a CCNE, AACN, or NLN accredited institution. Note: Successful completion of the BS in nursing must occur prior to the desired term of admission

Minimum B average in all undergraduate coursework (this includes all courses taken to satisfy the degree requirements for a BS in nursing; an overall B average is usually equivalent to a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale)

International apllicants

Official foreign transcript

Transcript Evaluation

English Proficiency Exam

Visa and Documentation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60634 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60634 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30314 USD / year

≈ 30314 USD / year

Living costs

Ann Arbor

United States

1025 - 1870 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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