Online MSN-AGACNP Program

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Prepare for Advanced Acute Care Leadership

The online MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program at Hawai‘i Pacific University prepares registered nurses to manage the complex, acute, and critical care needs of adult and older adult patients.

This flexible, online MSN-AGACNP program features a CCNE-accredited curriculum and local clinical placements in hospital-based settings such as ICUs, trauma units, and emergency departments. Graduates are eligible for national board certification and APRN licensure.

CALENDAR

Length: 28 months

Credits: 46 credits

Application Deadline:
Fall
July 28, 2025

Upcoming Start Date:
Fall
August 25, 2025

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Program at a Glance

100% online coursework with mobile-friendly delivery

Small classes with accessible faculty who care about your success and well-being

Prepare to pass the ANCC’s AGACNP certification exam on your first attempt

Dedicated student support from first contact through graduation

Earn your MSN-AGACNP in as few as 28 months

Transfer up to 12 credits

Why Choose the AGACNP Concentration at HPU?

Expert-Led Acute Care Training

Learn from active nurse practitioners and acute care faculty with real-world experience in emergency and ICU settings.

Focused Curriculum for High-Acuity Environments

Master advanced clinical decision-making with evidence-based courses in critical care diagnostics, pharmacology, and patient assessment.
Build hands-on skills in simulation labs and practicums, focusing on patient management, cutting-edge technologies, and critical care interventions.
Develop leadership skills and explore topics like reimbursement, advanced practice leadership, and care strategies for adult and gerontologic patients.

Clinical Placement Support

HPU helps place you in qualified acute care settings for supervised clinical training near your location.

Prepares You for National Certification

Graduates are eligible for board exams through the ANCC and licensure as a nurse practitioner.

Preferred Experience: Prior exposure to acute care or inpatient settings is recommended.

Meet our MSN Faculty

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

CCNE

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, post-graduate APRN certificate program, and Doctor of Nursing Practice at Hawai‘i Pacific University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).