Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants are notified of the admission decision as soon as possible.
To receive acceptance into the online AGPCNP Certificate program, you must meet the following requirements:
ATTN: Admission Processing Center
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207-5131
xuadmit@xavier.edu
View the complete list of approved states on the State Authorization page.
Tuition
- MSN..............$739
Fees
- Student ID Fee..............$15
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time..............$15 (per semester)
- Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time..............$10 (per semester)
For the full, official listing, please visit xavier.edu/costs.
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Why Choose Xavier Online?
At Xavier, we don’t just teach nursing; we cultivate leaders. Our program is one of only 17 in the U.S. endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation.
Integrate medical management with a deep understanding of recovery-oriented, culturally sensitive care.
Experience an education rooted in Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) and a commitment to changing the world for the better.
Benefit from personalized attention from faculty who are active practitioners in the field.
Curriculum (13-24 credit hours)
Our 13–24 credit hour program is designed to fit the schedule of a working RN while ensuring you meet the highest clinical standards.- Credits: 20–29 (depending on prior coursework)
- Clinical Hours: 600 hours
- The "3 Ps" Review: We conduct a gap analysis of your previous transcript to see if you meet the requirements for Advanced Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology.
Note: Per Ohio law, Advanced Pharmacology must have been completed within the last 5 years unless you are an actively practicing NP.
- NURS 658 – Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan………… 3cr.
- NURS 680 – Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan………… 3cr.
- NURS 756 – Advanced Physical Health Assessment Across the Lifespan………… 3cr.
- NURS 760: Differential Diagnosis & Medical Decision-Making………… 2cr. – non-NP post-master’s students will need to take
- NURS 770: Role of the Nurse Practitioner………… 3cr. – non-NP post-master’s students will need to take
- NURS 776: Adult & Gerontology Primary Care………… 3cr.
- NURS 740: Management of Health and Illness in the Adult and Older Adult………… 3cr.
- NURS 741: Adult & Gerontology Primary Care Practicum I………… 1cr. ~ 150 clinical hours
- NURS 743: Adult & Gerontology Primary Care Practicum II………… 1cr. ~ 150 clinical hours
- NURS 745: Adult & Gerontology Primary Care Practicum III………… 1cr.~ 150 clinical hours
- NURS 747: Adult & Gerontology Primary Care Practicum IV………… 1cr.~ 150 clinical hours