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Nursing

Work in acute and/or intensive care with a diverse array of doctors and patients.
Training in telehealth, special populations, and new trends in healthcare
Multiple starts throughout the year, flexible online classes including mobile-accessible learning, and accelerated and working professional program pacing options
Flexibility of study with a mix of online and on-site learning.
Acute care requires a particular passion to respond when the need requires an equally steady heart and hand. At WCU, our online AGACNP is set up to help prepare you to be present and prepared for the unexpected.
The AGACNP tracks are designed to help you develop the skills needed in acute care and trauma units. In addition to online coursework as well as clinical experience on the ground, your West Coast University education will include a forward-thinking approach that anticipates new technologies and practices that will provide a future-focused approach to your education and practice.
A WCU AGACNP education helps prepare you to provide urgent and traumatic care to adults of all ages. At WCU, we offer multiple programs with an AGACNP track.
With our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner tracks, you will:
* Students enrolled through the Orange County campus must complete their OSI’s in California. Students enrolled through the Texas campus must complete them in Texas. Travel costs are not included in tuition and fees, and students are responsible for arranging transportation.
Our curricula are aligned with the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). Here’s a preview of the number of credits needed, and the number of months your degree will take depending on whether you choose the accelerated or working professional pace. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail, so you know what to expect.
New academic sessions begin, on average, and depending on programs, every eight weeks. You can review and consider an up-to-date start-to-completion schedule by degree.
We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track costs at West Coast University.
We offer several Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track financial aid options – including scholarships, grants, and loan access – to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses.
For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1551 | |
Program Length (full time) | 7 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
RN to MSN Core (per credit x 33 credits) | $615 | $523 |
APRN Core (per credit x 32 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $45,415 | $38,603 |
STRF3 | $127.50 | $110 |
Technology Fee4 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees5 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $50,535 | $43,723 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $50,662.50 | $43,833 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 1551 | |
Program Length (full time) | 11 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
RN to MSN Core (per credit x 33 credits) | $615 | $523 |
APRN Core (per credit x 32 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $45,415 | $38,603 |
STRF3 | $132.50 | $115 |
Technology Fee4 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees5 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $52,535 | $45,723 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $52,667.50 | $45,838 |
* Upon enrollment, students select Accelerated or Working Professional, which will determine the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students that select Accelerated will attempt two courses per term, and students that select Working Professional will attempt one course a term.
1 Includes 42 credits for unobstructed RN License, assumes 48 transfer credits for non-nursing courses, and the remaining 51 credits are required to be taken at WCU.
2 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.
3 Effective April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non-collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
4 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
5 Supplies and licensure prep fees include a WCU identification card, background check, standardized patients, supplies, equipment for onsite intensives, and APRN predictor exams for APRN students. Supplies become student purchases once issued to students. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all the supplies please contact the Bursar Office.
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 50 | |
Program Length (full time) | 4 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate1 | |
MSN Core (per credit x 18 credits) | $635 | $540 |
APRN Core (per credit cost x 32 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $36,550 | $31,064 |
STRF2 | $100 | $87.50 |
Technology Fee3 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees4 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $40,170 | $34,684 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $40,270 | $34,771.50 |
Degree Type | Master of Science | |
Total Program Credits | 50 | |
Program Length(full time) | 8 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate1 | |
MSN Core (per credit x 18 credits) | $635 | $540 |
APRN Core(per credit cost x 32 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $36,550 | $31,064 |
STRF2 | $105 | $92.50 |
Technology Fee3 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
Estimated for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees4 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $42,170 | $36,684 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $42,275 | $36,776.50 |
1 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.
2 Effective April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two hundred and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non-collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
3 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
4 Supplies and licensure prep fees include a WCU identification card, background check, standardized patients, supplies, equipment for onsite intensives, and APRN predictor exams for APRN students. Supplies become student purchases once issued to students. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all the supplies please contact the Bursar Office.
Degree Type | Certificate | |
Total Program Credits | 29 | |
Program Length (full time) | 5 trimesters | |
Non-Military Rate | Military Rate2 | |
APRN Core (per credit x 29 credits) | $785 | $667 |
Total Tuition Cost | $22,765 | $19,343 |
STRF2 | $67.50 | $57.50 |
Technology Fee3 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees4 | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (Texas) | $26,885 | $23,463 |
Estimated Total Program Costs (California) | $26,952.50 | $23,520.50 |
1 Rate provided to Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.
2 Effective April 1, 2022, the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) assessment rate will be two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of institutional charges.
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 1747 N. Market Blvd. Ste 225 Sacramento, CA 95834, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non-collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.
3 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.
4 Supplies and licensure prep fees include a WCU identification card, background check, standardized patients, supplies, equipment for onsite intensives, and APRN predictor exams for APRN students. Supplies become student purchases once issued to students. Students who drop or have been dismissed after supplies have been issued will assume ownership for these items and will not be eligible for refunds. For details on all the supplies please contact the Bursar Office.
We are committed to helping our graduates throughout their careers, and our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance designed for our online AGACNP students and graduates.
Our AGACNP tracks can help you develop the skills you’ll need in the next stage of your career. The healthcare competencies covered help prepare you to take on roles as an acute care nurse practitioner. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings including:
With our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner tracks, you will:
* Students enrolled through the Orange County campus must complete their OSI’s in California. Students enrolled through the Texas campus must complete them in Texas. Travel costs are not included in tuition and fees, and students are responsible for arranging transportation.
Our curricula are aligned with the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). Here’s a preview of the number of credits needed, and the number of months your degree will take depending on whether you choose the accelerated or working professional pace. We recommend reviewing your prospective curriculum in detail, so you know what to expect.
New academic sessions begin, on average, and depending on programs, every eight weeks. You can review and consider an up-to-date start-to-completion schedule by degree.
We know school is a substantial commitment. At WCU, we want to equip you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track tuition costs so you can be well-informed as you navigate the application and enrollment process. To assist you in your decision, we provide a breakdown below of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track costs at West Coast University.
We offer several Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track financial aid options – including scholarships, grants, and loan access – to help support you through your studies. We also offer reduced tuition rates for military personnel and their spouses.
For more information about your financial support options, visit our financial aid page.
We are committed to helping our graduates throughout their careers, and our Career Services department provides ongoing assistance with professional and career development through workshops and guidance designed for our online AGACNP students and graduates.
Our AGACNP tracks can help you develop the skills you’ll need in the next stage of your career. The healthcare competencies covered help prepare you to take on roles as an acute care nurse practitioner. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings including:
A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) is a specialized degree that helps prepare you to provide urgent and traumatic care to adults of all ages. WCU’s AGACNP program couples online coursework with hands-on clinical experience to advance your caregiving abilities.
WCU’s MSN AGACNP program includes 100% online coursework. Some in-person practice experience is also necessary to complete your MSN AGACNP degree.
An Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) provides care for adults of all ages with critical conditions. An Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) provides general care for patients of all ages from adolescents to seniors.
WCU’s online MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program has two different pacing options. The Accelerated program pace lets you earn your AGACNP degree in as few as 16 months. The Working Professional program pace allows you to earn your AGACNP degree in as little as 32 months.
An AGACNP can work in a variety of healthcare settings as noted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These sites include physician’s offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, educational services, and offices of other health practitioners.
All of our nursing programs deliver a student-centric, evidence-based education that includes topics relevant to an evolving healthcare environment. As an AGACNP student, you can expect in-depth learning around acute-care treatment. Our curricula also address telehealth, special populations, and upcoming trends in medicine.
Our program includes clinical hours for practical experience. When it comes to finding the right facility, WCU has a dedicated clinical team to help you find a placement for clinical training that aligns with your goals.
We can evaluate your previous coursework for credit. The number of credits you are able to transfer depends on the specific program’s requirements. For example, for the RN to MSN program, you can transfer up to 90 credits.
Speak to your advisor to learn more about the transfer credit policy for your desired program.
Time-to-completion will vary depending on your chosen program and pace.
Your admissions advisor can help you determine which pace is right for you.
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Financial aid and scholarships available for those who qualify.
WCU distance education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses and may not be available to residents in all states.
Practice experience is required in order to graduate from the RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN, DNP degree and Post-Master’s certificate programs.