Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online
Learn to care for adults with complex and chronic conditions in high acuity and specialty areas.
Program Overview
A snapshot of the online MSN AG-ACNP program.
Prepare to provide comprehensive and holistic care to a culturally diverse, acutely and chronically ill population with the knowledge and skills you will gain in the Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online program from YSU.
In this online MSN AG-ACNP program, you will learn clinical manifestations of and patient response to particular patient care challenges (pulmonary, cardiovascular, etc.) with an emphasis on physical assessment findings for determining diagnoses and planning patient care needs as well as health promotion and maintenance.
This accredited nursing program includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 540 hours in an acute care setting. Our MSN core curriculum features an integrated capstone course, along with studies of pathophysiology, diagnostics and technologies, pharmacology, and more.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs at Youngstown State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org) and approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
In this CCNE-accredited AG-ACNP online program, you will learn how to:
- Provide direct acute care to the adult and older adult population within the healthcare delivery system
- Incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into the acute care advanced nursing practice role
- Analyze social issues related to the healthcare delivery system and advanced practice nursing
- Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for advanced nursing practice roles
- Expand the knowledge of advanced nursing practice by identifying nursing research problems and contributing to research investigations
- Provide direct acute care to the adult and older adult population within the healthcare delivery system
- Incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into the acute care advanced nursing practice role
- Analyze social issues related to the healthcare delivery system and advanced practice nursing
- Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for advanced nursing practice roles
- Expand the knowledge of advanced nursing practice by identifying nursing research problems and contributing to research investigations
- Provide direct acute care to the adult and older adult population within the healthcare delivery system
- Incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into the acute care advanced nursing practice role
- Analyze social issues related to the healthcare delivery system and advanced practice nursing
- Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for advanced nursing practice roles
- Expand the knowledge of advanced nursing practice by identifying nursing research problems and contributing to research investigations
Graduate this AG-ACNP online program prepared to work in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Intensive care units
- Trauma units
- Emergency departments
- Various emergent care centers, acute care settings
- Long-term care facilities
In this CCNE-accredited AG-ACNP online program, you will learn how to:
- Provide direct acute care to the adult and older adult population within the healthcare delivery system
- Incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into the acute care advanced nursing practice role
- Analyze social issues related to the healthcare delivery system and advanced practice nursing
- Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for advanced nursing practice roles
- Expand the knowledge of advanced nursing practice by identifying nursing research problems and contributing to research investigations
- Provide direct acute care to the adult and older adult population within the healthcare delivery system
- Incorporate a variety of theories from nursing and related fields into the acute care advanced nursing practice role
- Analyze social issues related to the healthcare delivery system and advanced practice nursing
- Synthesize theory and research from nursing and related disciplines for advanced nursing practice roles
- Expand the knowledge of advanced nursing practice by identifying nursing research problems and contributing to research investigations
- Hospitals
- Intensive care units
- Trauma units
- Emergency departments
- Various emergent care centers, acute care settings
- Long-term care facilities
Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition.
YSU is committed to providing an outstanding education that is also affordable. Tuition is structured to give our in-state and out-of-state students the best value and flexibility.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| MSN Adult Gero Acute Care NP | $527 | $532 | $1,581 | $1,596 | $23,715 | $23,940 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
Technology: $12 per course
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
YSU’s online MSN program dates and deadlines.
At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/6/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/23/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 2/16/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/22/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/9/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/17/25 | 12/7/25 |
Admissions
Read the details of our online AG-ACNP program admission criteria.
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online degree from Youngstown State University. Find out the admission requirements for the MSN Adult Gero Acute Care NP program, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. Review the Program Map to determine eligibility of this program in your state.
Online application
Official transcripts
from all institutions previously attended
BSN degree
with 3.0 undergraduate GPA
1 year
of recent critical care experience
Online application
Official transcriptsfrom all institutions previously attended
BSN degreewith 3.0 undergraduate GPA
1 yearof recent critical care experience
- Complete graduate admissions application and pay $45 non-refundable application fee
- BSN degree from an accredited program
- Regular admission requires a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and verification of work experience
- Minimum 1 year of recent* practice as a registered nurse by admission start date
- A minimum of 1 year of recent critical care experience is required (this can include emergency room, ICU or intermediate acute care experience) prior to registering for the first specialty course
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Verification of a current, unencumbered RN license and expiration date in the state in which the student is licensed and practices and will be completing practicum hours
Clinical Hours and Experience
Applicants will complete a Supplemental Employment Verification form as part of the application process. This is used to verify recent* clinical hours and experience.
*Recent clinical experience is defined as clinical RN work experience within 3 years of first practicum course.
- Current BLS certification, immunizations, drug screen and criminal background checks are maintained while in the program annually
- Current ACLS certification required prior to the start of clinicals
The YSU online nursing programs must meet the standards of the state(s) in which authority is approved to provide education and may only admit students from those states. Online nursing students must complete the program in the state of Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia or Michigan.
Official Transcripts
Official Transcripts must come directly from the institution. These can be sent to electronically via email [email protected] or mailed to the following address:
Youngstown State UniversityCollege of Graduate Studies
Coffelt Hall
1 Tressel Way
Youngstown, OH 44555
Transcripts issued directly to a student by an institution can only be accepted if they are in a sealed envelope from the college or university.
Courses
Advance your knowledge in these online MSN AG-ACNP classes.
To complete the MSN Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online program, you must complete 45 credit hours, comprised of 27 credit hours of core courses and 18 credit hours of specialty and practicum courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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