Master of Science in

Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program educates baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses to assess, diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex health needs of individuals through adolescence, adulthood, and end of life.

Degree M.S.N. (Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner)

Program StartFall Quarter

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College MSN Adult-Gerontology (Online)

Duration24 months

Class Size Approximation15

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This graduate nursing degree educates baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses to assess, diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex health needs of individuals through adolescence (age 13 and older), adulthood, and end of life as primary care providers in an interprofessional healthcare system.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the geriatric population is expected to outnumber children by the year 2035.

Nurse practitioners with a focus on adult-gerontology primary care have an earning potential of $120,480 - $163,350 per year (variance is based on region/experience and area of specialty). (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Less than 8% of nurse practitioners are trained in adult-gerontology primary care. This need continues to increase with the aging population in the U.S.

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