Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) BSN-to-DNP track is an 84-credit-hour hybrid program preparing APRNs to provide advanced care across the entire adult lifespan (wellness to acute care) and lead healthcare system innovations.
- Curriculum & Standards: Grounded in national competency frameworks established by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN, 2010), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2026), and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS, 2026). Coursework integrates advanced health assessment, clinical seminars, and in-depth case analyses.
- Clinical Training: Students complete a minimum of 1,000 clinical practicum hours across acute, chronic, and long-term care settings, working under the direct mentorship of graduate faculty and approved clinical preceptors.
- Delivery & Duration: Courses are offered in a flexible hybrid model (online and on-campus) with both full-time and part-time options. Full-time study is completed in 36 months.
- Dual-Track Option: Students may pursue dual certification as both an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) and an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).
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Jennifer Manning, DNS, APRN, CNS, CNE Director of AGCNS Concentration |
For further information about this program of study, please contact the Office of Student Services/Affairs:
Phone Numbers: 504-568-4113
Email Address: nsstuaffairs@lsuhsc.edu