Are you a registered nurse in Michigan looking to advance your career and specialize in acute care? Oakland University’s School of Nursing offers a comprehensive Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) track within its Master of Science in Nursing program, designed to prepare you for leadership in today’s complex healthcare environment. This program is meticulously crafted for nurses seeking to provide holistic care to adolescents, young adults, adults, and aging populations facing critical and episodic health challenges within acute care and inpatient settings.
The AG-ACNP program at Oakland University distinguishes itself through its commitment to experiential learning and a curriculum delivered by seasoned nurse practitioner faculty. Students benefit from numerous engagement opportunities within the university and the wider healthcare community, including affiliations with the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Oakland Chapter. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Oakland University’s School of Nursing ensures high educational standards and prepares graduates for national certification exams through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Admission into this competitive AG-ACNP track occurs annually in the Fall semester. Oakland University seeks highly motivated, self-directed individuals with excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking abilities. Prospective students who meet the initial qualifications will be invited for interviews with the esteemed faculty of Oakland University School of Nursing. For nurses who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing, Oakland University also provides a Post-Master’s Certificate option. This tailored program evaluates prior graduate-level coursework and clinical experience against AG-ACNP certification requirements to create an individualized plan of study.
Explore the opportunities at Oakland University to become a certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Michigan. For more detailed information, we encourage you to visit our Information Session page, Apply Now, review Admission Requirements, Request Information, learn about Financial Information, or examine the Plan of Study.
School of Nursing
Human Health Building, Room 3027
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
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(248) 364-8733
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