Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Explore Midwestern University’s CCNE-accredited MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, a hybrid graduate nursing degree.
AZ - Glendale
- Hybrid
College/Program MSN Adult-Gerontology (Hybrid)
Duration24 months
Class Size Approximation15
The Midwestern Advantage
Midwestern University's investment in education, faculty, research, facilities, and clinical training translates into our students being "Day One Ready.”
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) program 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.
MSN Program Location (Arizona)
Midwestern University offers the MSN AGPCNP program at the following campus:
Course Catalog & Degree Requirements
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Nurse Practitioner Career Opportunities
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 $129,990 - $143,370 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.
Practice Improvement Focus
At Midwestern University, we prioritize research to advance knowledge and offer students enhanced learning opportunities, fostering close collaboration with faculty and peers on innovative projects.
Accreditation
The master's degree program at Midwestern University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program has been approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Academic Course Catalog
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Career Placement & Salaries
Campus Options
Glendale
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Students can study and live on our sprawling 143-acre campus and practice at our University-owned clinics located just across the street.