A post-master’s acute care NP certificate with an emphasis in adult-gerontology is a program designed for graduate-level nurse practitioners who want to expand their role into the area of adult-gerontology acute care. The curriculum in an AGACNP post-master’s certificate program can prepare nursing students to provide general care for adults and geriatric patients with acute, critical and chronic health issues.
Graduates of the post-master’s acute care nurse practitioner certificate are eligible to sit for a national nurse practitioner certification exam in adult-gerontology acute care. The AGACNP certification exam is administered by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Once a graduate passes the national certification exam, they will be able to apply for certification in their state to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner in adult-gerontology acute care.