Program Overview
The Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Johns Hopkins University is a Master programme in Humanities over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 16 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 59,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,688 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Philosophical, Theoretical, and Ethical Basis for Nursing
- Applications of Research to Practice
- Context of Healthcare for Advanced Practice Nursing
- Statistical Literacy and Reasoning in Nursing Research
- Physiological/Pathophysiological Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice I
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Health Assessment and Measurement: Adult/Geriatric Variations
- Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
- Diagnosis, Symptom and Illness Management I - Adult
- Advanced Practice in Acute Care I
- Advanced Practice in Acute Care II
- Advanced Practice Nursing: Clinical Topics and Professional Issues - Acute/Critical Care NP
- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admissions Application
- Bachelor\'s of Science degree in nursing
- Scholastic\xc2\xa0GPA of at least 3.0\xc2\xa0on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college or university
- Demonstrated commitment to nursing practice and scholarly pursuit
- Community service and professional commitment
- Interview with faculty member
- Written expression of goals
- Letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools
- Current Resume/CV
- Applicants must submit evidence of current nursing licensure. Students must have or obtain Maryland RN licensure for matriculation (or RN license from a compact state)
- In the two years prior to beginning\xc2\xa0clinical courses\xc2\xa0applicant must complete at least one year of full-time RN experience in an acute care setting engaged in the direct care of adults within an inpatient environment (critical care, intermediate care, or medical surgical nursing unit).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 59,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,688 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 59,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 39,688 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johns Hopkins University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
Johns Hopkins University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
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