Online Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program
A Personalized Approach to Learning
It’s the right time to take the next step in your career as an RN, as APRN jobs are projected to increase by 40% from 2021 to 2031.1 If you have a bachelor’s degree and are licensed in New York State, the Master’s in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program can help you (AGPCNP) take advantage of new career opportunities. As one of the region’s only programs with an adult gerontology primary care focus, this online program features small classes and individualized mentoring by nurse practitioner faculty. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for New York State licensure and national board certification as an AGPCNP.
If you are an RN or nurse practitioner in New York State with a master’s degree, you can take the next step toward providing primary care for adults across the lifespan in New York State with a CCNE-accredited post-master’s certificate. The fully online Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) can be completed in six semesters.
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A Curriculum Focused on Nursing Career Advancement
Adelphi University designed this program to help registered nurses with bachelor’s degrees launch their careers as adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioners. The courses include Advanced Physical Assessment, Frameworks for Nursing Practice and clinical practicum experiences. This program accepts up to six eligable transfer credits.
Top Recognition for Adelphi University
Adelphi has been transforming lives with our unique approach to learning for more than 150 years. By welcoming students from around the globe, we’ve expanded our academic offerings and geographic reach, celebrating significant milestones and successful outcomes.
Adelphi University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and our degree programs have received considerable recognition from numerous national publications and organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Colleges of Distinction, Military Friendly and more:
Online Study at Adelphi University
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.
Advance Your Nursing Career
Through our dedicated clinical placement coordinator, Adelphi University assists students in the placement process. The majority of our master’s in adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner graduates either have a position upon graduation or are employed in the field within one year.
Top Clinical Focus and Practice Settings
- The top clinical focus areas for AGPCNPs are primary care, geriatrics and oncology/hematology.2
- The top practice settings for AGPCNPs are hospital outpatient clinics, hospital inpatient units and private group practices.2
- Full-time AGPCNPs have a total median income — which includes base salary, productivity bonuses, incentive payments and more — of $112,000.2
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.
Sources
- “Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on March 2, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
- “Are You Considering a Career as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner?” Amercian Association of Nurse Practitioners, June 17, 2020. Retrieved on March 10, 2023 from https://www.aanp.org/