Program Overview

Introduction to the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Program

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) program at Adelphi University is designed to provide advanced practice nurses with the expertise to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to adults across the lifespan. This program is ideal for nurses who wish to specialize in the care of adult patients, from young adults to older adults, and who are committed to providing evidence-based, culturally competent care.

Program Overview

The AGPCNP program is a post-master's certificate program that can be completed in six semesters. The program consists of 34 credit hours, with a cost of $940 per credit. Students can transfer up to six eligible credits to finish the program even faster.

Certificate Details

• Learn from experts in Adelphi's CCNE-accredited Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program.
• Estimated total tuition: $31,960
• Become eligible for New York State licensure.

Program Curriculum

The AGNP Post-Master's Certificate online program includes 14 courses with topics in health promotion, disease prevention, pharmacology, diagnostics, and more. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the care of adult patients, including:

AGNP Post-Master's Certificate Courses

1. NUR (0302) 738 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - 3 Credits
   • This course focuses on the necessary skills for promoting health and preventing the onset of disease states in adults.
2. NUR (0302) 756 Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan - 3 Credits
   • Students will obtain an advanced understanding of concepts in human physiology and pathophysiology for advanced practice nurses.
3. NUR (0302) 763 Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan - 3 Credits
   • This course focuses on the pharmacotherapeutic use of medications for primary health care management by advanced nurse practitioners.
4. NUR (0302) 764 Advanced Physical Assessment of the Adult - 3 Credits
   • This three-credit course will critically review and analyze health assessment as a model for the development of diagnostic reasoning skills.
5. NUR (0302) 755 Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan Lab - 2 Credits
   • This course teaches skills required to perform a comprehensive patient interview, a complete physical exam, document the assessment findings, develop preferential and differential diagnoses, and develop diagnostic reasoning skills.
6. NUR (0302) 539 Cardiac Diagnostic Essentials for Advanced Nursing Practice - 1 Credit
   • Students learn cardiac diagnostic essentials and advanced laboratory interpretation for the adult with cardiovascular disease.
7. NUR (0302) 633 Diagnosis & Management of the Adult Across the Lifespan - 3 Credits
   • This three credit course is the first of three comprehensive courses focusing on diagnosis and management of the primary care adult.
8. NUR (0302) 636 ANP: Adult Health Nursing I Clinical - 2 Credits
   • This first clinical course allows the student to begin to synthesize and integrate the knowledge obtained in Adult Health I for the assessment and management of both health and illness states.
9. NUR (0302) 761 Advanced Practice Professional Role & Practice Management - 2 Credits
   • Students examine role development of the professional nurse and leadership in advanced nursing practice.
10. NUR (0302) 638 Diagnosis & Management of the Adult Across The Lifespan - 3 Credits
    • This is the second theory course in diagnosis and management of the primary adult patient.
11. NUR (0302) 646 ANP: Adult Health Nursing II Clinical - 2 Credits
    • This second clinical course allows the student to continue to synthesize and integrate the knowledge obtained in Adult Health I and II for assessment and management of both health and illness states.
12. NUR (0302) 703 Health Policy for Advanced Practice Nursing - 2 Credits
    • The student will examine major dimensions of health policy.
13. NUR (0302) 653 Diagnosis & Management of The Adult Across The Lifespan - 3 Credits
    • This course is the third comprehensive course focusing on the primary care management of adults through the life span.
14. NUR (0302) 655 ANP: Adult Health Nursing III Clinical - 2 Credits
    • This course is the final Adult Health clinical rotation.

Career Opportunities

Adult gerontology nurse practitioners are in continuous demand as the population of older adults grows. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans age 65 and older in the U.S. will grow by 47% from 2022 to 2050, from 58 million to 82 million people. With a Post-Master's Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you can become a primary care provider for adults across the lifespan, working in a wide variety of settings, such as community health centers, hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, private practice, and more.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the AGNP Post-Master's Certificate online program, you will need to submit the following:

• Online Application Form
• Application Fee: $60
• RN License: Current New York State RN license
• Official Transcripts: All previous college transcripts, including final transcripts documenting a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in nursing from an accredited four-year institution
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Additional Requirements:
  • Résumé
  • 500-word personal essay on your reasons for applying to the AGNP post-master's certificate program

Tuition and Financial Aid

The cost per credit for the AGNP Post-Master's Certificate online program is $940, with a total of 34 credits required to complete the program. The estimated total tuition is $31,960. Adelphi University offers financial aid, loans, and military benefits to help students fund their education.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the AGNP Post-Master's Certificate online program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of complex systems and skills in collaboration with others.
• Integrate theories and knowledge into practice to provide evidence-based quality care that is ethical, culturally competent, safe, efficient, and cost-effective to individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.
• Use knowledge of healthcare policy to improve healthcare organizational, financial, and delivery outcomes.
• Use information technology to design, implement, deliver, and evaluate healthcare.
• Value and demonstrate integrity, excellence, respect, accountability, and cultural competence in all aspects of nursing.