The online Master of Science in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N., A.G.N.P.) program prepares you to practice as a nurse practitioner serving adult to elderly populations in primary care setting.
The A.G.N.P. program is for students with their B.S.N. looking to advance their career in nursing. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to provide a range of healthcare services that promote wellness, prevent illness and manage the health and illness needs of adults across their lifespan. Students graduate prepared to take the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care certification exams through AANPCB.
For recent B.S.N. graduates, acceptance will be granted post NCLEX passing by August 15 of the year admitted to the program; proof of one year full-time (direct patient care) employment is required prior to the start of practicum courses (year 2).
The 48-credit M.S.N., A.G.N.P. Primary Care program prepares graduates to provide a range of healthcare services that promote wellness, prevent illness and manage health and illness needs of adults across the lifespan.
The program consists of three, four-credit clinical courses as well as nine clinical courses. Students can take up to two courses per semester. Clinical hours are met through the four practicums. The Primary Care program requires 600 total hours. Practicum 1 requires 120 clinical hours. Practica II, III, IV require 160 clinical hours each. The curriculum meets AACN/CCNE/NONPF requirements for a dual ANP/GNP program.
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A nurse practitioner career positions you to meet a growing need for advanced practitioners in the nursing field.
Graduates of the M.S.N., A.G.N.P. Primary Care program will be ready to practice in any adult primary care setting, including:
Adult gerontology nurse practitioner jobs are expected to increase in the coming years due to trends in the health care industry that include a growing demand for outpatient center staff to treat patients who are discharged quickly from hospitals, but still need additional care.
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Most students complete the M.S.N.-A.G.N.P. Primary Care program in 3-4 years.
Not for the online course work. You will have specific assignment deadlines and test dates, but you can complete your online coursework at times that are convenient for you. Immersion experiences have a separate schedule.
Yes. The M.S.N-A.G.N.P. program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Seton Hall University’s M.S.N.-A.G.N.P. stands apart in that:
One of the country's leading Catholic Universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856. Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 undergraduate programs and over 130 graduate programs, Seton Hall's academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Bloomberg Businessweek. Seton Hall's 58-acre campus in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, is only 14 miles from New York City — offering students a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and entertainment opportunities. The University’s nationally recognized School of Law is located in nearby Newark, New Jersey. The Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in the owns of Clifton and Nutley, New Jersey, houses the University’s College of Nursing and School of Health and Medical Sciences.
