Prepare to provide exceptional care for adults in acute care settings
Mercer’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) offers an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) track that prepares registered nurses for advanced practice serving adult patients across the lifespan. Through this track, nurses are prepared to provide care ranging from disease prevention to acute and critical care management, restoring health, and provide symptom management across the adult lifespan. Students will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to manage adult patients with acute, critical, and complex chronic conditions in acute care settings.
At Mercer, as you earn your MSN AGACNP, you will build meaningful connections with peers and experienced faculty—many of whom are current advanced practitioners. Faculty members will guide your academic journey and assist in securing clinical placements that align with your goals. While Mercer faculty oversee all placements, students are encouraged to take an active role by identifying potential preceptors through professional networks such as colleagues, community contacts, or members of professional organizations. All preceptors must meet program qualifications, which are shared with students in advance.
Students completing this track will be prepared to take the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Your Mercer MSN AGACNP experience
The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner track is offered in a blended combination of online synchronous coursework and in-person labs and clinical experiences. Students can choose to complete the program in a full-time or a part-time status.
Learn through experience
During your studies in Mercer’s MSN program, you will complete a minimum of 780 clinical practice hours. Gain hands-on field experience as you apply the skills and techniques you have learned, preparing you to excel as an AGACNP and in your future career.
Explore MSN AGACNP courses
The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner track offers comprehensive coursework focused on managing adult-gerontology health conditions in acute care settings. Students in Mercer’s MSN program follow a structured sequence of courses that integrates classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience.
View course descriptions for the AGACNP track.
View the complete program requirements for the AGACNP track.
Achieve your career goals
Earning your MSN is the next step in your career to pursue an advanced practice role in nursing. Mercer graduates can pursue a variety of roles in an adult-gerontology acute care setting.
Learn more about our MSN AGACNP track
Ready to take the next step?
Apply to the MSN program today, or contact the Office of Admissions at 678.547.6700 or nursingadmissions@mercer.edu for more information.
Meet Our Professors
Faculty in Mercer’s MSN program bring extensive nursing experience and specialized expertise in adult-gerontology acute care. They work closely with students in the College of Nursing, providing personalized guidance and support throughout their journey to becoming acute care nurse practitioners.
Professional Licensure
All of Mercer’s programs that lead to licensure are designed to meet the educational requirements of regulatory authorities in the State of Georgia. If you intend to seek licensure or certification outside of Georgia, please review Mercer’s professional licensure disclosure for more information.
Ready to take the next step?
Ready to advance your nursing career and make a difference in your patients’ lives as an AGACNP? Take the next step and apply now.