Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College offers the Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration for BSN-prepared registered nurses interested in pursuing advanced nursing roles focusing on caring for acute, critically ill and injured patients.
The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration is affiliated with the Washington University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology. The program uniquely prepares students to assume the complex and evolving professional roles of independent practitioners in intensive care units and other acute care environments.
Our state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Institute (CSI) provides the perfect environment for gaining hands on experience with procedures and skills commonly utilized in acute and critical care. High fidelity simulation complements the clinical experiences to provide additional exposure to those patient problems frequently seen in the acute care setting or those that may result in significant morbidity and mortality.
A post-master’s certificate is available. An individualized curriculum plan will be developed based on a gap analysis of the applicant’s prior course work.
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner concentration will be prepared to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) certification exam to become certified in the field.
| PROGRAM LENGTH: |
Post-BSN (registered nurses): 27 months; Post-MSN (certificate program): 12 months |
| APPLICATION DEADLINE: |
Jan 1 |
| TERM START: |
Post-BSN: Summer; Post-MSN: Fall |
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate course work
Active RN license in good standing
1-year recent experience as an RN in an ICU setting
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider status
Satisfactory completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course: (3 hours each)
An email with additional information regarding compliance requirements will be sent three months prior to start date.
NOTE: All course grades will be included in the cumulative GPA calculation. The Admissions Department may provide 10 year forgiveness for cumulative GPA calculation. The student must submit a petition for forgiveness of prior grades to the Admissions Department. This letter will be placed in the student’s file. The GPA will then be appropriately calculated.
Sample Course Sequence
Summer, Term 1
Fall, Term 2
| NURS 5215 | Health Promotion in Individuals and Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| NURS 5001 | Graduate Physiology | 4 |
Spring, Term 3
Summer, Term 4
| NURS 5121 | Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 5240 | Statistics and Epidemiology for Advanced Practice | 3 |
Fall, Term 5
Spring, Term 6
Summer, Term 7
Total Credit Hours: 51
*Clinical Contact Hours: 56
**Clinical Contact Hours: 168
***Clinical Contact Hours: 280
Total Clinical Hours: 728
Time Limitation
The maximum amount of time allowed for completion of a master's degree is five calendar years after the student first enrolls in a graduate course at Barnes-Jewish College. Certificate program students must complete all course work within three years of enrollment.
Steps for Applying for Admission
Apply online at BarnesJewishCollege.edu/ApplyNow
After applying online, please submit the following to the Admissions Office:
Official transcripts from all institutions where credit was earned
Two letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant’s academic and clinical potential
Personal statement that addresses desired area of specialization, personal attributes that will contribute to successful accomplishments of the program and career goals
Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
Proof of active RN license in good standing
Proof of current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider status
Barnes-Jewish College recommends that international applicants take the Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) or IELTS. The score requirement for the IBT is 85, with minimum scores of 21 for reading and 23 for writing. The score requirement for the computer-based test is 240, with a minimum score of 4.5 on the Test of Written English. The score requirement for the paper-based test is 575
Additional credentials may also be requested after an initial review of the applicant’s file.
For more information about the program, contact us at gson-admissions@barnesjewishcollege.edu, or call 1-800-832-9009 or 314-454-7055, or visit us at barnesjewishcollege.edu.
Please send all application material to:
Admissions Department
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
MS: 90-36-697
4483 Duncan Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Fax: (314) 362-9250