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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Wright State University-Miami Valley
College of Nursing and Health
Dayton, OH 45435
(937) 775-2628
Fax (937) 775-4571
Kristine A. Scordo, PhD, RN, CS, ACNP
Program Director
Program Description
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program (ACNP) of study
enables you to assume primary responsibility for direct care of patients
with acute and chronic conditions in a variety of care settings. These
settings may include emergency departments, intensive care units, acute
care units, or specialty labs, clinics or physician practices. Students
can select an area of emphasis such as critical care, cardiology,
pulmonary, neurology, oncology, trauma, as well as additional specialty
areas. Students interested in cardiology can apply for specialty cardiac
tract within the ACNP program (Cardiology
Specialty).
The program consists of advanced clinical practice and nursing science,
built on a core of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. Clinical
preceptors in various clinical settings will help prepare you to:
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Conduct comprehensive health assessments
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Appraise health risks and behaviors
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Order and interpret diagnostic tests
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Diagnose and manage commonly occurring health problems and disease-related
symptoms
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Prescribe and evaluate drugs and other treatments
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Coordinate care during transitions in settings
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Provide guidance and counseling to restore, promote, and maintain health
and quality of life
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Work independently and collaboratively to enhance access to quality care
for patients and families
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Achieve a cost-effective, outcome-oriented practice
Graduates are eligible for certification through the American Nurses
Credentialing Association as an ACNP.
Curriculum
The ACNP program consists of 59.5 credits, with 600 clinical hours. The
program may be completed in five quarters or 16 months of intensive study,
or within three years of part-time study. You will work with ACNP and
physician preceptors in a variety of clinical settings.
Requirements
Applicants are considered on a competitive basis. Candidates are reviewed
on their previous academic achievement, balanced academic background,
employment experience, recommendations and written responses to essay
questions on the application form. Final applicants are invited for a
personal interview. Factors considered in both the essay and interview is
your level of motivation, leadership potential, beliefs about advanced
nursing practice, ability to express ideas and opinions, work experience,
and experiences with people of different cultures. Furthermore, strong
consideration is given to the degree of compatibility of your expressed
career goals and the program goals.
Admission requirements for the ACNP program:
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Bachelor's degree (BSN) in nursing from an accredited institution.
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Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
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Admission to Wright State University School of Graduate Studies. (Separate
application submitted to the School of Graduate Studies with the
appropriate fee.)
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Admission to the College of Nursing and Health.
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Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for your
baccalaureate degree and any subsequent graduate work.
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Three professional letters of recommendation: Recommendations may be
relative to either academic studies or professional experience.
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Completion of the professional statement. (See application form.)
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Recommended: A minimum of three years recent critical care nursing experience.
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Current ACLS certification (must be maintained throughout graduate
studies)
Second Master's Option
Wright State University College of Nursing and Health offers a program
that leads to a second master's degree with a concentration as an Acute
Care Nurse Practitioner. The purpose of the program is to meet the
educational needs of master's prepared nurses who wish to pursue career
opportunities as an ACNP, and to take the national certification
examination as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Application for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
College of Nursing Home Page
School of Graduate Studies Home Page
WSU Home Page
We invite you to visit our campus and attend classes. For further
information, call (937) 775-2628 or e-mail
Kristine Scordo program director .
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