Master of Science in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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Advance Your Nursing Career with the Best: Felician University’s Online MSN Program Ranks Among the Nation’s Top Programs and 2nd in NJ, According to U.S. News & World Report!

Continue your professional nursing development as an Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive practice by earning your MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) degree. As an AGPCNP you are prepared to deliver and manage the primary care needs of the adult population (adolescents through the frail elderly). Become an independent practitioner who provides patient care in ambulatory and long-term care settings to improve the health of diverse populations. You will practice autonomously in collaboration with an inter-professional team to manage acute and chronic conditions and promote optimal health for this population.

Program Highlights
  • 44-credit program over seven terms (28 months)
  • Combination of online courses and 750 clinical practice hours
  • Provides eligibility to apply for national certification from the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the State Board of Nursing for licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)
  • Features three doctoral level courses

The program is offered fully online with clinical practice completed in three designated courses. Work under the guidance of doctoral prepared faculty and qualified preceptors to provide care in designated clinical practicum sites that meet the program objectives. Program graduates are eligible to apply for national certification from the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), State Board of Nursing licensure as an APN, and for admission to doctoral study. We also offer a Post Master’s Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner.

Accreditations

The baccalaureate degree in nursing program, master’s degree in nursing program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate programs at Felician University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.887.6791

The online delivery of the program is accredited by the Middle States Association on Higher Education. These accreditations ensure that our program continues to grow and meet the high standards of both organizations.

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The MSN Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program uses rolling admissions. To learn more about how to apply, visit the apply now page. Interested in learning more before applying? Request more information today!

Admission Requirements

In addition to a completed application, the following are required:

  1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a program accredited by a national accreditation agency and approved by the Board of Nursing with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
  2. Official transcripts of past collegiate work including post-baccalaureate work.
  3. Licensure as a registered professional nurse in New Jersey.
  4. Two professional and/or academic references.
  5. A notarized copy of the photo page of a government-issued identification such as passport or driver’s license.
  6. Successful completion of undergraduate courses in:
    • Nursing Research
    • Statistics
    • Health Assessment
  7. Personal statement
For International Students
  1. A minimum score of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper-based TOEFL is required of graduates of non-English speaking countries.
  2. International academic credentials are reviewed by an international accrediting agency (World Education Services) on an individual basis.

View the graduate catalog for additional admissions criteria.

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the MSN Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree leave the program with the skills needed to take on leadership roles in healthcare teams to improve patient-centered care, safety and quality improvements, and to act ethically in all aspects of the nursing practice. Courses in the program include Pharmacology/Prescriptive Practice, Primary Care of the Adult Gerontology Population, Primary Care of Women, and Advanced Health Assessment, to name a few.

Upon completion of the MSN: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program, graduates will:
  • Integrate nursing science, biophysical sciences and psychosocial sciences into the planning and delivery of patient-centered and population-focused care.
  • Assume a leadership role in effectively initiating innovations in safety and quality improvement.
  • Synthesize quality and safety evidence to promote an interprofessional culture of excellence.
  • Critically evaluate evidence from the literature for translation into diverse practice settings.
  • Integrate current and emerging technologies into quality improvement strategies to optimize health outcomes.
  • Implement health policy initiatives which focus on clinical prevention and optimal health for vulnerable populations while advocating for social justice, equity, and ethical policies in health care.
  • Utilize collaborative strategies within the interprofessional healthcare team to improve patient and population health outcomes.
  • Implement patient-centered and population-focused clinical prevention strategies to improve health outcomes.
  • Apply advanced knowledge to the design, implementation, and evaluation of patient-centered and population-focused care.
  • Act with ethical comportment in all aspects of advanced nursing practice
Required Courses
NURS 505: Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology 3 Credits
NURS 503: Theory and Research in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 Credits
NURS 702: Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3 Credits
NURS 540: Pharmacology/Prescriptive Practice 3 Credits
NURS 530: Advanced Health Assessment  (60 Virtual Lab Hours) 3 Credits
NURS 661: Primary Care I: Prevention and Education 3 Credits
NURS 662: Primary Care II: Diagnosis and Management 4 Credits
NURS 699: Clinical Skills Competency Intensive (mandatory, in-person) 1 Credit
NURS 674: Practicum: Primary Care Adult Gerontology I (250 hours) 4 Credits
NURS 705: Nursing Informatics 3 Credits
NURS 675: Practicum: Primary Care – Subacute and Long-Term Care (250 hours) 4 Credits
NURS 701: Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Systems 3 Credits
NURS 676: Practicum: Primary Care Gerontology II (250 hours) 4 Credits
NURS 645: Advanced Practice Nursing Seminar 3 Credits

Please note: Course offerings are subject to change.