Program Overview

Master of Science in Nursing in the Field of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Overview

The master of science in nursing in the field of adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP) program provides the theoretical and practical foundations for registered nurses to become leaders in their role as advanced practice nurses, specifically working with adolescent (ages 13 and older) and adult patients. With an aging populace, adult-gerontology is an expanding area with abundant opportunities in home health, long-term care, assisted living, and other fields. Program graduates are qualified to sit for the ANCC and AANP certification exams.

Admissions

• Admission deadline:
  • Fall - Priority: December 1
  • Final: May 15
  • Spring - Priority: June 1
  • Final: October 1
• Recommendations required: Two letters of recommendation
• Prior academic records: Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools required
• Statement of Purpose: Compose a 250-500 word essay describing your reasons for undertaking study in nursing, your academic objectives, career goals, and related qualifications (including relevant collegiate, professional, and/or community activities)
• Prerequisites:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Active and unencumbered RN license from a U.S. state or territory
• Additional Requirements: Current resume
• International Requirements:
  • The minimum English language scores required are:
    • Internet-based TOEFL: 100
    • IELTS: An overall band score of 7.0, with individual band scores of 6.0 or higher

Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 48 credits in required courses and completion of 600 clinical hours.

• Course List:
  • NURS 6202: Concepts in Population Health
  • NURS 6203: Nursing Leadership
  • NURS 6205: Health Policy, Quality, and Political Process
  • NURS 6207: Evidence-Based Practice for Health Care Researchers
  • NURS 6208: Biostatistics for Health Care Research
  • NURS 6220: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology
  • NURS 6222: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
  • NURS 6224: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner I: Practice Introduction
  • NURS 6225: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner II: Adolescent and Adult
  • NURS 6229: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner III: Adult, Older/Frail
  • NURS 6233: Genetics for Healthcare Providers
  • NURS 6234: Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing
• Clinical hours: Completion of 600 clinical hours