Acute Care Nursing Master’s Degree
The Master of Science in Nursing & Acute Care program prepares students for careers treating adult patients. They may be working in an Emergency Room, Trauma Unit or in an Intensive Care ward. Experienced nurses who have practical experience working in an ER or critical care unit for a few years may be interested in continuing their education and qualifying for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner designation.
Students enrolled in the program develop their critical thinking and research skills. They also practice their problem-solving abilities as they complete the requirements for this degree. The Nurse Practitioner has the skills necessary to assess their patients’ general health, provide counseling about health issues, and diagnose certain basic health conditions. They may care for chronically ill patients or provide prenatal care for expectant mothers. Research can also be part of the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner’s job description. Examples of the courses you would be taking as part of this program include:
• Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing
• Management of Acutely Ill Adult
• Nursing Research
• Nursing Theory
• Pathophysiology
• Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioners
• Physical Health Assessment
Career Options
A graduate from the Acute Care Nursing Master’s Degree program can find work in these types of work environments and hospital units:
• Cardiopulmonary
• Emergency Departments
• Home Health Care
• Intensive Care Units
• Long-Term Care Facilities
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Specialty Practices
• Surgery
• Trauma Units
