Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Post Master's Certificate online
Prepare for exams and earn the credentials for recognition as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Program Overview
What our online AG-ACNP post master’s certificate offers students
Designed specifically for nurses who hold MSN degree qualifications, the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Post Master's Certificate online program from YSU lays the groundwork for you to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center and/or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners AG-ACNP certification exams. Following national certification, you can be granted prescriptive authority through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
This online AG-ACNP program builds on your ability to care for adults with complex and chronic conditions in high acuity and specialty areas. You will learn to provide comprehensive and holistic primary care to a culturally diverse population while studying health promotion, health maintenance, and management of common health problems with an emphasis on physical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient care.
The program includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 540 hours in a variety of acute care settings. As you approach the post-master's nursing level, our core curriculum features in-depth 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.
This online AG-ACNP post master’s certificate program prepares you 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
- Hospitals
- Intensive care units
- Trauma units
- Emergency departments
- Various emergent care centers, acute care settings
- Long-term care facilities
Tuition
Pay for your online AG-ACNP program certificate by the course
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 | |
| Adult Gero Acute Care NP - Post Master's Cert | $527 | $532 | $1,581 | $1,596 | $18,972 | $19,152 |
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
Important dates to remember
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
Steps to being admitted to our online nursing program
The admission process is the first step toward earning your online certificate from Youngstown State University. Find out the program requirements, 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 transcriptsfrom all institutions previously attended
MSN degreewith 3.0 GPA
1 yearof recent critical care experience
Online application
Official transcripts
from all institutions previously attended
MSN-NP degree
with 3.0 GPA
1 year
of recent critical care experience
- Complete graduate admissions application and pay $45 non-refundable application fee
- MSN 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 one year of critical care experience is required (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
Read about Youngstown State’s AG-ACNP online courses
To complete the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Post Master's Certificate online program, you must complete 36 credit hours, comprised of 18 credit hours of core courses and 18 credit hours of specialty and practicum courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find additional program details related to process, clinicals, preceptor requirements, and more on our FAQ page.
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