The post-master’s program at USI is for nurses currently holding an MSN who want to add a specialty. As a student in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program at USI, you’ll acquire the knowledge and experience to provide direct health care services from late adolescents to adults across the life span for the purposes of health promotion and protection, disease prevention and the management of common acute and chronic illnesses.
The online program works with preceptors in numerous states throughout the U.S. to provide you with experiences to prepare you for proficiency upon graduation. The program focuses on legal, socioeconomic, political, cultural and ethical considerations of the population. There are a total of 24 credit hours in the specialty with additional direct clinical hours.
*Acceptance of course transfer credit is at the discretion of the Graduate Chair or designee.
For consideration of transfer credit for Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment, the student may provide the following:
There are 24 credit hours in the specialty with additional direct clinical hours.
1. Submit an online application, a $40 application fee, and three references with contact information.
2. Upload a current professional resume or curriculum vitae to your application account.
3. Submit official transcripts to Graduate Studies.
Graduate Studies
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
International applicants may be required to submit additional information.
To be eligible for graduate study at USI, you must meet the minimum Graduate Studies criteria.
The career outlook for someone with a Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is strong and promising due to several factors:
AGACNPs can find employment in hospitals, intensive care units (ICUs), emergency rooms (ERs), trauma units, long-term care facilities, and specialty clinics.
There is a particularly strong need in rural and underserved areas where healthcare provider shortages are more pronounced.
With a post-master's credential, there are also opportunities in academia or as preceptors for clinical education, as health systems increasingly look for experienced practitioners to train the next generation of healthcare providers.
*income information provided by O*NET Online. Occupation opportunities vary by region and experience.
The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The Post-MSN APRN Certificate Program at the University of Southern Indiana is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
For more information regarding the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), click here. For more information on the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), click here.
