Graduate Program
BS-DNP Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
An Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) is a registered nurse with an advanced degree, trained to provide patient-centered primary care to adults and older adults, including the frail elderly, across the full wellness-to-illness continuum (National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 2010).
Concentration Overview
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The program follows a standard curriculum plan. Your specific course sequence will be finalized when you are admitted, and you’ll receive your personalized program plan after accepting your admission offer.
All BSN to DNP course requirements are listed in the Graduate Catalog.
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Graduates are prepared to take the Certification Examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certifying Board (AANPCB).
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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners work in a variety of private and public ambulatory care settings.
Hear from Our Bull Nurses
Losemica Eiliassaint
"This specialty feels like home. As a CNA, I fell in love with caring for adults and older adults—their wisdom and resilience shaped me. Clinicals confirmed Adult Gerontology Primary Care is my calling. The trust, stories, and relationships with patients inspire me every day."