Advance to the Doctoral Level and Specialize in Acute and Critical Care
According to census records, there will be more than 77 million adults over the age of 65 in the United States by 2034.* Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners (AGACNPs) will be critical to delivering advanced nursing and specialized care to adults with complex, acute, and chronic illnesses.
This CCNE-accredited, practice-focused pathway allows you to become an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) while earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree — without needing a separate MSN.
Developed for working registered nurses, Hawai‘i Pacific University’s program blends asynchronous online coursework with hands-on clinical experiences. You’ll gain the acute care competencies and systems leadership skills to manage complex adult and older adult populations in fast-paced hospital environments.