Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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About the Specialty
An Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) is a specialized nurse practitioner who provides comprehensive primary care services to adolescents, adults and older adult populations. The AGPCNP provider's scope of practice is to provide health care services and synthesizes theoretical, scientific, and clinical knowledge for the assessment and management of both health and illness states. An AGPCNP may practice in a variety of settings, including internal medicine offices, health clinics, specialty practices, hospital rehabilitation or hospice units, long-term care facilities, and fast-track emergency rooms or adult urgent care centers.
Degree Options
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is designed for baccalaureate prepared nurses. The APRN concentration provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to sit for board certification.
The MSN program takes roughly two years to complete at a full-time progression. Part-time progressions are available during certain terms.
Learn more on the MSN program page.
A doctoral prepared nurse practitioner translates evidence-based knowledge into practice and in turn improves health care outcomes. A University of Louisville DNP will prepare students to be outstanding clinicians and will also prepare them to be leaders and change agents in the field of nursing.
The DNP program takes roughly three years to complete and is only offered in a full-time progression.
Learn more on the DNP program page.
The objective of the Post-Graduate Certificate is to prepare nurses for eligibility and licensure for national certification in an advanced practice specialty. Students will progress through a specialized curriculum that focuses on the student's area of interest. Registered nurses holding a Master of Science degree in nursing or a terminal degree (ie. PhD, EdD, DNP) are eligible to apply.
Learn more on the Post-Graduate Certificate program page.