Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization
Pursue Your NP with an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program Online!
The online Master of Science in Nursing with an adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (MSN-AGPCNP) specialization at Post University provides the opportunity to skills you could use to make a positive impact on patient care for all adults—both young and young-at-heart. Your advanced nursing practice program emphasizes critical areas in adult gerontology primary care settings, including assessment, prevention, diagnosis, and management of chronic and acute conditions. Coursework also covers advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced physical assessment, and concepts of aging. It also provides preceptorship experiences to translate online classroom learnings to real-world situations.
If you have a BSN degree, one year of work experience, and are passionate about providing quality patient-focused care as a leader of the healthcare team, our AGPCNP online program may be for you.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Programmatic Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Post University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202.887.6791.
The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization Program at a Glance
Flexible Online Classes
Monthly Start Dates
42-45 Credit Hours
28-Month Program
Individualized Precepted Clinicals
Practice-Focused Curriculum for Real-World Skills
Coursework for your adult gerontology practitioner program is designed to help you build the foundation of insights and practical skills necessary to:
- Understand the aging changes and issues specific to the adult gerontological population
- Assess, diagnose, and manage the care of older adults in primary care settings
- Manage complex, acute, and chronic health problems as well as disease prevention among older adults
- Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care which synthesizes the holistic nature of advanced nursing practice nursing and diagnostic reasoning
- Foster collaboration and communication by engaging in leadership and scholarship activities
- Evaluate the impact of legal, social, political, economic, and ethical issues as well as their influence on the provision and management of patient care services
- Integrate clinical guidelines, research, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary perspectives
- Incorporate information technology when interacting and collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Advocate for ethical and culturally sensitive policies that impact access, equity, quality, and cost
- Employ knowledge of organizational practices and complex systems to enhance delivery and quality of healthcare services
- Apply sound ethical solutions to complex issues concerning the care of individuals and populations, and systems of care
- Synthesize knowledge from nursing and related sciences to provide patient-centered and evidence-based care while respecting diverse beliefs and attitudes
- Engage in lifelong learning and commitment to the discipline of advanced practice nursing
State Authorization, Licensure, and Disclosures
While the Master of Science in Nursing (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializations) is not designed to fulfill licensure requirements in an individual state, the program may be used to partially fulfill licensure requirements.
Post University assists in researching and providing information regarding licensure; however, each state has different requirements for such licensure outside of the required education. Such state requirements may include licensure exams, background checks, certain work experience, and more. It is ultimately the responsibility of each student to manage their own licensure process and to ensure that all requirements are met in order for the student to obtain licensure. Post University does not speak on behalf of any licensing board or body and does not guarantee licensure. Requirements for licensure are subject to change without notice.
The table at the following link shows whether Post University, with completion of the appropriate curriculum, does or does not fulfill the educational requirements for a specific license:
Curriculum, Course Descriptions, & Program Outcomes
Please see the University Catalog for the online MSN program’s full curriculum with course descriptions and program outcomes.
MSN Online Admissions Requirements
Our admissions team is available to walk you through the application process and answer any questions on the online MSN degree program requirements. Contact us to learn more!
Tuition & Payment Options
View the Tuition and Fees section for information for the online MSN degree program costs.
We offer several funding options as you pursue your education. Please see the Scholarships and Other Ways to Save section to learn more about our:
- External Scholarships
- Nursing Tuition Reductions
- Education Partnership Program Tuition Reduction
- Post Eagle Program (Military)
- Payment Plans
- And more!
This program is not currently eligible for Title IV funding for new enrollments.
Pursue Your Adult Gerontology Primary Care Specialization at Post!
At Post University, we are focused on your success, in and out of the classroom. A student success advisor will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions and help you address challenges throughout the AGPCNP online program. We are here to help you achieve your MSN – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialization career goals.
Ready to make a difference in the healthcare needs of older adults? Contact us to learn more about our online MSN with a specialization in adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner program.
This program is not currently eligible for Title IV funding for new enrollments.