UT Tyler School of Nursing Receives Approval for Acute Care Certificate

June 4, 2024 | Elizabeth Wingfield

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing received approval for the doctoral-level Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certificate from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

“We’re thrilled to have received approval for this advanced level certificate,” said Dr. Barbara K. Haas, dean of the UT Tyler School of Nursing. “This achievement speaks to the collaboration between our faculty and industry partners who developed this program in response to community needs.”

This post-master’s certificate can be completed in a year and a half or serve as a bridge to a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The first class will begin fall 2024.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a growth rate of 38% for advanced practice nurses through 2032, as compared to the average job growth rate of 3%.

“With our aging population increasing, it’s vital that we start training nurses to meet this need now,” said Dr. Carol Rizer, assistant dean for advanced practice nursing. “The demand for specialized care in acute care is not just a trend—it's a pressing necessity. As advanced practice nurses, we have a responsibility to equip ourselves with the specialized skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of the community.”

With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 10,000 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.