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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care FAQ’s

Where can the AG-ACNP work after graduation and certification?

  • Emergency Departments
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Inpatient Internal Medicine 
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Sub-Specialties 
  • Procedural Areas/Operating Rooms 

Are there jobs for the AG-ACNP?

  • Yes! AG-ACNPs have a projected employment growth by 45% from 2019 to 2029 (NurseJournal, 2022). ***Additionally, many of our students are offered positions where they complete their clinical rotations.

What teaching strategies are used in the AG-ACNP specialty courses? 

  • We use a variety of active teaching-learning strategies to keep students engaged in coursework. Some strategies include team-based learning, task trainers for procedures, and simulation. 
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