Advance Your Nursing Career With Adelphi University Online
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The Educational Support You Need
Adelphi University’s online nursing programs are designed to help working nurses advance their education while balancing professional and personal commitments. Through flexible online learning, expert faculty guidance and personalized academic support, you’ll develop the advanced knowledge and clinical skills to pursue your next professional goal.
- Ranked as a U.S. News & World Report Best College in 2026
- Average class size is 13 students for graduate programs
- Blackburn Award-winning career services program, Prep for Success
Explore Online Nursing Programs at Adelphi
Take the next step in your nursing career with an online graduate nursing program from Adelphi University. Whether you’re a registered nurse seeking to become an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner or an advanced practice nurse looking to expand your qualifications, Adelphi offers pathways designed to support your professional goals.
Explore our master’s degree and post-master’s certificate options to find the right fit for your education and experience.
- Modality: Online with Clinical
- Credit Hours: 45
- Duration: 28 Months
New York licensed RNs can become advanced practitioners and qualify for the New York State Adult Health Nurse Practitioner licensure exam.
- Modality: Online with Clinical
- Credit Hours: 34
- Duration: 6 Semesters
Provide primary care for aging adults with an online post-master’s certificate for RNs and nurse practitioners in New York state with master’s degrees.
Top Recognition for Adelphi University
Build your future at a university recognized for academic excellence, personalized education and student success. Adelphi University’s online Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner master’s degree and post-master’s certificate combine experienced nursing faculty, individualized support and hands-on clinical learning to help nurses advance their careers.
CCNE-Accredited Nursing Education
Both programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), reflecting Adelphi’s commitment to quality nursing education.
The Attention You Deserve
Founded in 1896, Adelphi University is a nationally ranked, respected and well-connected research university. We pride ourselves on our ability to create distinctive environments of intellectual rigor and creativity. At Adelphi, you’ll always have the guidance and support you need to define your success in the classroom, in your career and beyond.
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Adelphi’s online programs are built for flexibility, providing you with a quality education that fits into your busy schedule. Our expert faculty are always here to answer your questions and guide you through your program. We offer many opportunities for students to connect directly with professors and work alongside them for research, mentoring, and networking.
As an online Adelphi student, you’ll have access to academic advising, degree planning, tutoring, writing support, career services, job boards, networking tools, and technical support. You’ll be supported every step of the way so you can stay focused and finish strong.
Develop the Skills for Advanced Nursing Practice
Advance your nursing knowledge with coursework designed to strengthen your clinical decision-making, patient assessment and evidence-based practice skills. Adelphi University’s online adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner programs prepare nurses to provide comprehensive primary care for adult and older adult populations.
Through specialized nursing education and faculty guidance, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to pursue advanced responsibilities in patient care.
Prepare for Opportunities in Advanced Nursing
As healthcare needs evolve, advanced practice registered nurses play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care.
Adelphi University’s online adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner programs help prepare nurses to expand their clinical knowledge and pursue opportunities in primary care settings.
A Growing Need for Advanced Practice Nurses
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
With advanced education focused on adult-gerontology primary care, you’ll develop specialized knowledge in health promotion, disease prevention, patient assessment and the management of acute and chronic health conditions.
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