Overview

Key Features

The AGPCNP works inter-professionally with other members of the health care team.

A full-time, part-time, and RN-BSN-MSN are offered for the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. The full time program is completed in two years (5 semesters). The Graduate Core Curriculum provides students from any specialty area advanced knowledge in nursing theory and research, community health, epidemiology, evidenced- based practice and socio-cultural issues. Programs with advanced practice role preparation include lifespan physical assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.

The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care program from the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has met the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC’s) certification eligibility educational requirements. Students who complete this program have the educational preparation to sit for the ANCC national certification in this role and population. Applicants must also meet any additional eligibility criteria in effect when they apply for certification. Graduates of the program are also eligible for national certification through examination through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner that is Practitioner, or the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner graduates are eligible for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing upon completion of an accredited program and passing of a national certification examination.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacology Across the Lifespan for the Advanced Practice Nurse

Epidemiology

Family Practicum & Seminar

Theoretical Bases

Community Assess and Planning

Pharmacology

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

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Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Bloomsburg, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Graduate school application and fee
Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
Copy of current, unencumbered Pennsylvania professional nursing license
Resume which includes description of professional nursing and clinical experience
Career Goals
Three completed recommendation forms
One year of current acute care experience.

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8010 USD / year

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