Adult-Gerontology Primary or Acute Care - Direct Apply Application Instructions

Sep 21, 2026

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Boise State University offers a 1-year post-master’s Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Acute Care graduate certificate for licensed nurse practitioners, enabling certification in primary or acute settings. The program supports individualized study plans, supervised clinical hours, summer on-campus intensives, and clearly listed costs and rolling admissions. Admission eligibility requires accredited nursing degrees, active unencumbered RN and NP licenses, national board certification, eligible practice states, GPA of at least 3.0, and English proficiency, plus NCSBN functional abilities.

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Overview

AGNP Primary Care Graduate Certificate

AGNP Acute Care Graduate Certificate

Curriculum and Costs

Summer Intensives

Application Deadlines

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Application Steps

Goal Statement Requirements

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Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate Adult-Gerontology Primary or Acute Care Direct Apply Application Instructions Thank you for your interest! At Boise State University, we seek highly motivated nurse practitioners who are ready to expand their education and scope of practice. Our adult-gerontology post-master’s certificate programs enable licensed NPs to become certified in acute care or primary care within 1 year. About the AGNP Primary Care Graduate Certificate Our post-master’s Adult-Gerontology Primary Care graduates are well prepared to certify and care for teens, adults and the elderly in community-based settings including community health centers, specialty clinics, home health agencies, correctional facilities, and private practices. About the AGNP Acute Care Graduate Certificate Our post-master’s Adult-Gerontology Acute Care graduates are well prepared to certify and care for teens, adults and the elderly in hospital-based settings including emergency rooms and critical care units. About the Curriculum Our 1-year Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate program is designed for licensed Nurse Practitioners. Each student will receive an individualized plan of study based on prior education and supervised clinical hours. At most, students will complete 19 credit hours and a determined number of clinical hours in programarranged direct-care settings Summer Intensives Students are required to attend two on-campus intensive summer course sessions (5-7 days each) . Costs Tuition costs are per credit hour with no additional out-of-state or professional program fees. Additional costs include books and software. Lodging and transportation to and from summer sessions and clinical sites are the responsibility of the student. Application Deadlines Graduate Certificate applications are accepted year-round (rolling admission). Please allow time for official transcripts to be sent to Boise State. Application Requirements To be considered for admission, applicants to the post-master’s program must meet the following criteria: 1. Hold a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC) accredited nursing program. 2. Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from a CCNE or ACEN (formerly NLNAC) accredited nursing program. 3. Possess a valid, unencumbered* RN license issued by a state or territory of the United States. 4. Possess a valid, unencumbered* NP license issued by a state or territory of the United States. 5. Possess national board certification (AANP, ANCC) allowing practice as a Nurse Practitioner. 6. Be practicing in a state eligible for the AGNP program. Eligible states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. 7. Have a graduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) . 8. English proficiency (written & spoken) is mandatory. 9. Meet the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) functional abilities essential for nursing practice, including: i. Ability to see, hear and touch, smell and distinguish colors. ii. Oral and writing ability with accuracy, clarity and efficiency. iii. Manual dexterity, gross and fine movements. iv. Ability to learn, think critically, analyze, assess, solve problems, and reach judgments. v. Emotional stability and ability to accept responsibility and accountability.(* Unencumbered license is one that is not revoked, suspended, or made probationary or conditional by the State licensing or registering authority as the result of disciplinary action.) Application Steps 1. Complete the online Boise State Graduate College application. 2. After submitting the application, pay the $65 Graduate College application fee ($95 USD for international applicants), click on the “Nursing” link in the left navigation menu. This will take you to the Application Requirements for Graduate Programs in Nursing screen where you will upload documen

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Adult-Gerontology post-master’s certificate at Boise State?

The program helps licensed nurse practitioners become certified in adult-gerontology primary care or acute care within about 1 year.

What are the key admission eligibility requirements?

Applicants must hold accredited baccalaureate and master’s/doctoral nursing degrees, have active unencumbered RN and NP licenses, hold national board certification, meet state eligibility, have a GPA of at least 3.0, demonstrate English proficiency, and meet NCSBN functional abilities.

What must be included in the Goal Statement?

The Goal Statement must introduce the applicant, educational goals, and long-term professional goals, explain motivation for expanding scope with adult gerontology (primary care or acute care), and explain why Boise State was chosen, with a limit of no more than 500 words.

Sep 21, 2026

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