Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Concentration Overview:
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AGACNPs) provide care for patients with acute, critical or complex chronic health conditions in diverse health care settings. The AGACNP concentration at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing focuses on preparing students for intensivist roles in critical care. In collaboration with experienced AGACNPs and Washington University Physicians, students are immersed in the critical care environments at Barnes-Jewish Hospital including the surgical/burn/trauma, neuro, cardiothoracic and medical intensive care units (ICUs). Additional clinical time is gained in telemedicine and in the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, emergency medicine and the diabetes service at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Elective hours are also included to allow students the ability to tailor the program to their identified needs and interests.
Graduates of the AGACNP concentration will:
- Obtain health histories and perform physical exams,
- Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies,
- Diagnose and design plans of care,
- Integrate invasive and noninvasive technologies, interventions and procedures into plans of care, as well as perform invasive procedures and
- Collaborate and communicate with patients, families and other members of a multidisciplinary health care team.
This is a unique master’s degree program for post-BSN students. You'll be prepared for the complex and evolving roles of independent practitioners in intensive and acute care environments, including the business aspect of nurse practitioner practice. A post-master’s certificate is also available for MSNs interested in pursuing this specialty.
| 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 6003 | 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
56 clinical contact hours = 1 credit hour
*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 Apply | Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing (barnesjewishcollege.edu).
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
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
MS: 90-36-697
4483 Duncan Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Fax: (314) 362-9250