Why UConn | Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree

What makes UConn’s AGACNP stand out?

Not all Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) programs are created equally. It takes a lot to build great programs, from attracting the best faculty and practitioners to teach, through to creating relationships within healthcare organizations, and bringing evidence-based practice into our curriculum and into publication, review, and interpretation. Attributes such as these make for the best educational programs, providing foundations for top-tier nurses to build on.

Whether seeking an MS, DNP, or Post-Graduate Certificate, UConn School of Nursing programs ensure graduates are equipped to become catalysts for change within healthcare organizations.

Clinical Placement Relationships & Expertise

Within UConn’s AGACNP program, you’re not alone. You will work closely with our staff and faculty to help facilitate the clinical placement process. Our vast networking and experience in this space helps ensure a quality placement helping you to not only gain the experience you need but also facilitate the growth of your professional network. Before enrolling it’s important to connect with us to make sure we have connections within your state and proximity to your geographic location. Learn more.

Top-Ranked by USNWR & Recognized, Worldwide

UConn AGACNP students benefit from the university and school’s worldwide recognition, a distinction earned over the past century. UConn’s School of Nursing stands among some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. A degree from UConn’s School of Nursing carries significant weight and indicates that its graduates have been thoroughly vetted and are well-prepared to practice at a high level. This reputation has the potential to enhance future career prospects and demonstrates a commitment to rigorous academic standards valued globally within the healthcare community. Learn more

Comprehensive Cost-Per-Credit Pricing Structure

UConn's AGACNP program offers a clearly stated and value-driven cost-per-credit pricing structure, making investment in your education transparent and easy to understand. This straightforward approach to program pricing enables students to easily grasp the financial commitment involved, facilitating informed decision-making. Inherent in the value-driven nature of state-school-pricing puts into perspective the benefits, such as, gaining access to high-quality curriculum, expert faculty, and recognized reputation of UConn, ensuring that tuition dollars are drivers of significant academic and professional returns.

Courses taught by UConn Faculty Experts & Practitioners

Distinguished by exceptional faculty, UConn AGACNP leaders are not only active and experienced practitioners but also approachable and dedicated instructors. Their diverse expertise and real-world insights drive the learning experience, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of an acute care advanced practice provider. Furthermore, the School of Nursing's CCNE accreditation significantly enhances its reputation, attracting top-tier faculty who are leaders in their field. Our faculty are pivotal in fostering valuable partnerships with leading healthcare organizations. This combination of accomplished faculty and accreditation ensures AGACNP students receive a high-quality education grounded in the latest evidence-based practices and are well-connected to the professional healthcare landscape. Learn more.

Your AGACNP Faculty Advisor

From the moment you join UConn's AGACNP program, you'll be paired with a dedicated faculty advisor who serves as a mentor and guide throughout your academic journey, all the way to graduation and beyond. We believe that personalized support and a direct point of contact for academic advising is pivotally important to your success and development. Our faculty are deeply invested in the success of their students, and advising relationships often extend beyond graduation, with faculty becoming valuable members of your professional network, offering ongoing support and connections as you advance in your acute care career.

Expertly Developed & Delivered 100% Online Courses

UConn AGACNP courses are expertly developed by UConn School of Nursing faculty in concert with state-of-the art delivery methodology. AGACNP courses leverage the resources and expertise of UConn's eCampus, an internally developed team of experts specifically tasked with the delivery of online coursework. These expertly designed online courses ensure an effective and engaging learning experience, blending cutting-edge technology with pedagogical best practice. While offering the flexibility of online learning, UConn’s AGACNP curriculum maintains rigor and relevance, preparing students with the foundation necessary for advanced practice in acute care settings. Our online course structure enables students to have flexibility while benefiting from high-quality instruction within an interactive learning space.

In person (On-Campus) Immersive Intensive Session

While UConn’s AGACNP program offers the flexibility of online learning, it also incorporates a pivotal, convenient, in-person (on-campus) immersive session, facilitating a high-touch and interactive experience. AGACNP students spend the on-campus days immersed in intensive, student-centric learning. This on-campus time includes hands-on practice in state-of-the-art facilities such as UConn’s:

Clinical Simulation Experience Lab, where students engage in realistic high-pressure scenarios, honing critical action skills.
Cadaver Lab where students take a deep dive into understanding anatomy and physiology and its application to patient care, gain skills in procedures such as intubation, suturing, needle decompression, and chest compression.

The intensive and immersive sessions focus on building relationships, alongside development of practical experience, all aimed at preparing you for confident and competent acute care practice.