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Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania ,United States

Nursing (MS) - Adult Gerontology: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The Adult-Gerontology: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is prepared to assess and manage the full continuum of care services for the acutely and critically ill. The core knowledge provided in the specialty coursework is based on the full spectrum of high acuity patient care needs.

Two certification options exist for graduates of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC) Nurse Practitioner Program.

AGAC graduates meet the academic eligibility requirements to take the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements established by the ANCC and successfully pass the ANCC examination are awarded the credential: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGACNP-BC).

AGAC Program graduates also meet the academic eligibility requirements to take the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination offered by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements established by the AACN and successfully pass the examination are awarded the credential: Adult -Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Credential (ACNPC-AG).

Campus Information

Center City Campus

Located in Center City Philadelphia, we provide students with more than just great academics. Outside of class, students can join in on one of the many activities offered by the University, sample the local cuisine, explore the historical district where our country started or relax in one of the many scenic locations around the city. Jefferson's Center City Campus offers easy access via public transportation.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

The Thomas Jefferson University & Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Our faculty are our most important asset. It is through our faculty that we achieve our mission to transform education, clinical care and research to best serve our patients and students.

Nurses are passionate — about patients, about healthcare, about rewarding and challenging career choices. At Jefferson, you'll have the opportunity to explore your own professional interests and create careers that work with your schedules while providing top-notch care in world-class facilities.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:

TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 80784 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 50 USD
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