Overview: University of Northern Colorado – Greeley: School of Nursing
Programs Offered: AGACNP
Degree Types: MSN (BSN Required), Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted), DNP (BSN Required)
Accreditation: CCNE
Instruction Methods: Majority of instruction is asynchronous. Students interact with instructors and classmates through online discussion areas using the Canvas learning management system.
Phone Number: (970) 351-2944
Social Media: Facebook and Twitter
University of Northern Colorado – Greeley Online AGACNP Programs
Nursing Master of Science – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner emphasis
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: MSN (BSN Required)
Program Structure: Online instruction with two summer on-campus intensive sessions with clinical hours requirements
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Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 585 clinical hours (min) needed to graduate
Number of Credits Required: 53 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Part-time only
Program Length: Program can be completed in 32 months (less than 3 years)
Program Start Date: Fall admission only
Number of Terms: 8 terms
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: BSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of RN experience required (preferably in acute care settings)
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0
Standardized Testing: Not required
Tuition: ~$32,065 + fees
Cost Per Credit Hour: $605 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently approved to accept students from all 50 states. Students who do not live in a compact RN state may have to apply for RN licensure in Colorado as well, contact the program for more information.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) – Post-Master’s Certificate program
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: Post-MSN Certificate New or Second Specialty (any MSN accepted)
Program Structure: Online instruction with one summer on-campus intensive session with clinical hours requirements
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Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 540 clinical hours (min) needed to graduate
Number of Credits Required: 30 to 40 credits needed to graduate (students must complete Health Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Pathophysiology if they have not already as part of their first MSN program)
Number of Campus Visits Required: 1 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Part-time only
Program Length: Program can be completed in 20 months (less than 2 years)
Program Start Date: Fall admission only
Number of Terms: 5 terms
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of RN experience required (preferably in acute care settings)
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0
Standardized Testing: Not required
Tuition: ~$18,150 to ~$24,200 + fees (depending on gap analysis)
Cost Per Credit Hour: $605 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently approved to accept students from all 50 states. Students who do not live in a compact RN state may have to apply for RN licensure in Colorado as well, contact the program for more information.
Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Post-Bachelor’s with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner emphasis
Program Overview
Program Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Degree Type: DNP (BSN Required)
Program Structure: Online instruction with two summer on-campus intensive sessions with clinical hours requirements
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Program Requirements
Clinical Hours Requirements: 1170 clinical hours (min) needed to graduate
Number of Credits Required: 97 credits needed to graduate
Number of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)
Program Options
Curriculum Options: Part-time only
Program Length: Program can be completed in 5 years
Program Start Date: Fall admission only
Number of Terms: 14 terms
Requirements and Tuition
Application Requirements: BSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of RN experience required (preferably in acute care settings)
GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0
Standardized Testing: Not required
Tuition: ~$58,685 + fees
Cost Per Credit Hour: $605 per credit hour
Eligibility Restrictions: Program is currently approved to accept students from all 50 states. Students who do not live in a compact RN state may have to apply for RN licensure in Colorado as well, contact the program for more information.
