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Master of Nursing in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration
Tennessee Technological University
- Cookeville, United States
- 2.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Nursing (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration) offered by Whitson-Hester College of Nursing at Tennessee Technological University, Focused on care of adolescents to older adults across acute care settings, Working with the healthcare team.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Nursing in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration and apply healthcare principles
- Patient or client wellbeing
- and ethical professional decision-making to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Acute care nurse practitioner
- Advanced practice nurse
Curriculum
- Coursework centres on care of adolescents to older adults across acute care settings
- Working with the healthcare team. Graduates are eligible for the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner national certification. The Graduate Catalog lists the detailed course requirements and credit hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts from every institution attended
- Programme-specific test scores
- Recommendation letters and GPA are set in the Graduate Catalog
- English proficiency proof.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent, Accredited) from a recognised institution, Official transcripts, Recommendation letters and tests as set by the program, Proof of funds.
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Choose the program and review the relevant international admission deadlines. Submit the appropriate undergraduate or graduate online application and applicable fee. Provide transcripts and any additional program-specific materials. Follow the admission instructions to obtain enrollment and immigration documents if admitted.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,458 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $5,700 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cookeville main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Whitson-Hester School of Nursing |
| Department | Whitson-Hester College of Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 75 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,458 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $5,700 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,960 USD.
An interview is required.