BSN-DNP, Clinical Leadership: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) (DNP)

The DeSales BSN-DNP Track Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialty curriculum prepares graduates as collaborative care providers who practice within the expanded scope of advanced nursing practice. Students acquire the clinical and experiential knowledge and competencies that serve as the foundation for evidence-based provision of care to high-acuity, complex adult and older adult patients, from admission through discharge. The BSN-DNP Track Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialty curriculum defines “adult-gerontology” patients in accordance with the joint NONPF/AACN (AACN, 2012) population definition as inclusive of young adults (including late adolescents and emancipated minors), adults, and older adults (including young-old, old, and old-old adults). The curriculum assures entry-level preparation across the entire spectrum of this adult-older adult definition.