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Adult/Gerontology Acute Care

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Prepare for a rewarding career providing inpatient care for patients from adolescence throughout the lifespan. The Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialty track at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston offers a flexible and affordable option for working nurses.

Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track at a Glance

The Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) specialty track at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston prepares students to provide tertiary care to patients with complex health issues. Students take online courses and complete on-campus clinical requirements, gaining valuable experience at world-class hospitals in Texas Medical Center or at facilities across the continuum of acute care services throughout the state. 

Upon completion, students can apply to take the AGACNP national certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or by the AACN Certification Corporation. Once certified, you can then apply for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Texas.

      • Admit Terms: Spring and Fall
      • Average Completion: Ten semesters
      • Credit Requirements: 79 hours for BSN to DNP; 29-30 hours for post-graduate
      • Educational Mode: Online with on-campus requirements
        Enrollment Level: Degree plan includes a mix of full- and part-time semesters.
      • Estimated Tuition: Among the lowest in the state
      • Admission Requirements


Affordable AGACNP Specialty Track

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice nursing program offers affordable tuition, accessible course delivery online and in person, and real-world clinical experiences. By completing your DNP on the AGACNP track, you will graduate ready to treat acutely ill patients and lead health care teams.

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Meet student Mary Alejo

Mary Alejo, BSN, RN, CCRN, chose Cizik School of Nursing for its affordability and reputation as the best in Texas. Driven by a passion for advanced ICU care, she thrives on critical thinking and rapid decision-making.

Accessible Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track

Our flexible, hybrid curriculum plan enables nurses to advance their education and careers on the AGACNP track at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston. Most coursework is online, with some in-person lab and simulation requirements for hands-on learning experiences. Clinical courses involve attending clinical sites for a specified number of hours, which vary by semester.

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Exceptional Clinical Experiences

Whether you complete your clinical hours in Houston’s world-renowned Texas Medical Center or at top-notch hospitals around the state, you will graduate with the expertise and confidence to provide exceptional patient care.

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Our enrollment coaches can help you navigate the application process.

Call 713-500-2145, or email [email protected].

Get started toward becoming an AGACNP

Apply today for the AGACNP specialty track at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston. When you graduate from one of the most respected DNP programs in the state, you will be highly sought after by employers throughout Texas and the nation.

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Your Home for Lifelong Learning

Once you have become a nurse practitioner, Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston will be here to help you maintain your certification and hone your skills through continuing professional development courses and webinars.