Overview: University of Northern Colorado – Greeley: School of Nursing
Department: 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
University of Northern Colorado – Greeley Online AGACNP Programs
Nursing Master of Science – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner emphasis
Program OverviewProgram Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: MSN (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with two summer on-campus intensive sessions with clinical hours requirementsWebsite:
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 585 clinical hours (min) needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 53 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 32 months (less than 3 years)Program Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 8 terms
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of RN experience required (preferably in acute care settings)GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$32,065 + feesCost 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 OverviewProgram Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse PractitionerDegree 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 requirementsWebsite:
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 540 clinical hours (min) needed to graduateNumber 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 OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 20 months (less than 2 years)Program Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 5 terms
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: MSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of RN experience required (preferably in acute care settings)GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$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 OverviewProgram Specialty: Adult Gerontology – Acute Care Nurse PractitionerDegree Type: DNP (BSN Required)Program Structure: Online instruction with two summer on-campus intensive sessions with clinical hours requirementsWebsite:
Program RequirementsClinical Hours Requirements: 1170 clinical hours (min) needed to graduateNumber of Credits Required: 97 credits needed to graduateNumber of Campus Visits Required: 2 (throughout entire program)
Program OptionsCurriculum Options: Part-time onlyProgram Length: Program can be completed in 5 yearsProgram Start Date: Fall admission onlyNumber of Terms: 14 terms
Requirements and TuitionApplication Requirements: BSN required; current RN license; minimum of 1 year of RN experience required (preferably in acute care settings)GPA: Minimum GPA 3.0Standardized Testing: Not requiredTuition: ~$58,685 + feesCost 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.