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The University of Iowa Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program (AG-ACNP) educates nurses through didactic instruction and clinical experiences, enabling them to successfully manage complex acute, critical and chronic health problems in adults and older adults. The AG-ACNP role emphasizes care of those who are physiologically unstable, technologically dependent, require frequent monitoring and intervention, and are highly vulnerable for complications.
Feb. 1*
application deadline
*Applications received after the deadline may be considered as space allows.
Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing
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Mode of delivery: Hybrid (Online & On-Campus)
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Class Size: 24
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Certification Exam Pass Rate: 100%
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Length: 3-Year/4-Year Plan of Study
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Application Deadlines:
February 1
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Job Placement Rate: 100%