Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, MS

MS IN ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE

Study in our NYC hybrid program to become a nurse practitioner

We’ll help you explore your academic and professional opportunities with the Adult - Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.

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Excel in a rewarding, in-demand profession with a Master’s in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) from Pace University’s Lienhard School of Nursing (LSN) at the College of Health Professions. Our combination of online coursework, in-classroom time, and individually precepted clinical practicum hours make this one of the highest-rated AGACNP programs in New York. 

Program highlights: 

  • Start in the Fall and earn your degree within three years through 49 credits and 760 supervised clinical hours.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a web-assisted model, with some classes held entirely in-person and others combined with online elements.
  • Jump into high-paying careers in a variety of settings including: Emergency departments, medical/surgical care units, trauma care units, intensive care units, inpatient and outpatient specialty care clinics, and more
  • Receive hands-on education and training from leading practitioners in the nursing field and experienced acute care clinical faculty.
  • Take advantage of our clinical partnerships with more than 200 clinicians and health systems in the New York area.
  • Work with state-of-the-art equipment at our Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation.
  • Be prepared for your Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification with a program that meets all ANCC and AACN requirements.
  • Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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#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)

Build Your Professional Skill Set

An MS in acute adult care gives you specialized skills and practical experience:

  • You’ll complete 760 precepted direct care clinical hours in the acute care setting under the supervision of experienced acute care clinical faculty.
  • 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.
  • Central locations near major healthcare centers
  • Job-ready skills that help you get started in your new career

Join a Network of Healthcare Leaders

As a graduate of our acute adult care program, you will join a network of leaders in the healthcare industry, including alums employed at:

  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel
  • Mount Sinai South Nassau
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Northern Westchester Hospital
  • NYU Langone Health
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
  • NYU Winthrop Hospital
  • Orange Regional Medical Center
  • Phelps Hospital Northwell Health
  • White Plains Hospital Medical Center
  • Westchester Medical Center
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"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
Pace University

About College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Pace University is dedicated to creating innovative and complex programs that reflect the changing landscape of the health care system. Our graduates are prepared for impactful careers in health care practice, health-related research, or as educators, through small classes and hands-on learning at our two New York campuses. and the leading area healthcare facilities.

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