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Master of Science, Major in Nursing and Post-Master’s Certificate Program Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Summary of This Program
Master of Science, Major in Nursing and Post-Master’s Certificate Program
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Neumann University’s Master of Science, Major in Nursing and Post-Master's Certificate AGPCNP program options prepares graduates to provide holistic, patient-centered primary care to individuals across the adult age spectrum from adolescence to older adults.
Graduates are prepared to use evidence-based health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection treatment strategies to diagnose and manage adolescent, adult, older adult, and vulnerable adult populations at all levels of health and illness, including end-of-life care.
At Neumann, we prioritize learning-by-doing — for this reason, clinical experiences take place in a variety of settings across the continuum of care with expert clinicians serving as preceptors.
Graduates of Neumann’s Master of Science, Major in Nursing and Post-Master's Certificate AGPCNP program options are eligible to apply for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national certification examination and for state licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.
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Features
Master of Science, Major in Nursing
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- 43 credit hours
- Part-time schedule
- Late afternoon start time
- Hybrid learning format
- Emphasizes holistic, patient-centered, evidence-based primary care
END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will have the ability to:
- Synthesize advanced knowledge from the humanities, sciences, and nursing science to promote optimal health outcomes for patients, families, and populations.
- Analyze evidence-based findings to support advanced practice.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and other health care providers to coordinate and manage care.
- Evaluate the safety, quality, and cost effectiveness of care.
- Integrate the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nursing into the role of the advanced practice nurse.
- Construct a professional development plan.
- Integrate technology and information systems to support learning and optimal patient outcomes.
- Analyze the role of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in health policy development and implementation.
- Apply leadership in the role of the advanced practice nurse.
- Integrate Adult Gerontology Primary Care competencies to deliver holistic care.
Program Outcomes
Required Courses
Advanced Practice Nursing Core Courses (22 Credits)
- NUR 601 Conceptual Models and Theories of Advanced Practice Nursing (3 Credits)
- NUR 606 Health Policy, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing
(3 Credits) - NUR 607 Advanced Pharmacology (3 Credits)
- NUR 611 Advanced Pathophysiology
(3 Credits) - NUR 612 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning (4 Credits)
- NUR 630 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for the Advanced Practice Nurse
(3 Credits) - NUR 632 Nursing Research: Linking Evidence to Practice (3 Credits)
Clinical Courses (21 Credits)
- NUR 640 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I
(7 Credits) - NUR 641 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II
(7 Credits) - NUR 642 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Synthesis Practicum (7 Credits)
Nursing Program Accreditation and Approval
The Master's of Science in Nursing program at Neumann University at the Neumann University campus located in Aston, PA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Master’s of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
The Post Master’s Certificate in nursing program at Neumann University located in Aston, Pennsylvania is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Post Master’s Certificate in nursing program is Continuing Accreditation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing PO Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 171005-2649 Phone: 717-783-7142 Fax: 717-783-0822 Email: st-nurse@state.pa.us Web: http://www.dos.pa.gov/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardsCommissions/Nursing
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Tuition
Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
Admissions Requirements
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What is the job outlook for nurses?
The field of nursing is projected to experience an astounding 45 percent job growth rate by 2030 — according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Further, nurse...
What is the job outlook for nurses?
The field of nursing is projected to experience an astounding 45 percent job growth rate by 2030 — according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Further, nurse practitioners made an average of about $117,000 per year.
What are the different types of nursing positions?
Nurses who obtain a graduate degree are positioned for a variety of nursing roles, such as family nurse practitioner, advanced registered nurse...
What are the different types of nursing positions?
Nurses who obtain a graduate degree are positioned for a variety of nursing roles, such as family nurse practitioner, advanced registered nurse practitioner, chief nursing officer, nurse educator, and more.
Why is there a nursing shortage today?
Since 2012, the healthcare workforce has experienced a significant shortage of qualified nurses in the field. Due to a variety of factors, including an...
Why is there a nursing shortage today?
Since 2012, the healthcare workforce has experienced a significant shortage of qualified nurses in the field. Due to a variety of factors, including an increased need for healthcare services around the country and America’s oldest generation (the baby-boom generation) growing older, the need for nurses is significant today.
In fact. the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that a total of 121,400 job openings for advanced nurses will emerge by 2030.
What does Neumann’s Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program prepare nurses to do?
With your MS in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), you will be prepared to...
What does Neumann’s Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program prepare nurses to do?
With your MS in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP), you will be prepared to provide comprehensive, primary care to adolescents and adults across their lifespan.
What other Neumann nursing programs are there?
What other Neumann nursing programs are there?
What is the learning format?
Neumann’s MSN program is offered in a hybrid format with most classes being a combination of asynchronous online learning and on-campus learning. When classes do meet...
What is the learning format?
Neumann’s MSN program is offered in a hybrid format with most classes being a combination of asynchronous online learning and on-campus learning. When classes do meet face-to-face, the start times are early evening — great for working adults. There are 10 courses in our program and most students complete the program in 2-3 years.
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