


Summary of This Program
Neumann University’s Master of Science in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (AGNP) 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 AGNP program 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.
The Master's and Post Master's Certificate in Science 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 and Post Master's Certificate in Science nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
Explore Neumann University's Graduate Nursing Student Manual for more information.
Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
For more information on the admissions requirements for this program, visit our admissions page.
Nursing Outcomes
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. Program graduates and Post-master’s AGNP certificate-earners alike may apply to sit for the national certification examination, and apply for state licensure.
National Certification Pass Rates | On-Time Program Completion Rates | Job Placement within 12 Months of Graduation | |
Class of 2021 |
88% |
100% |
83% |
Class of 2020 |
85% |
93% |
80% |
Class of 2019 |
89% |
82% |
89% |
National Certification Pass Rate
On-Time Program Completion Rate
Job Placement within 12 Months of Graduation
National Certification Pass Rate
On-Time Program Completion Rate
Job Placement within 12 Months of Graduation
National Certification Pass Rate
On-Time Program Completion Rate
Job Placement within 12 Months of Graduation
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Although the decision to go back to school is exciting, many prospective graduate students spend a lot of time worrying about how to handle the...