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Take one course at a time, with a break between
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Graduate ready for the Adult-Gerontology NP exams
Prepare for a rewarding career as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) through an online, faith-based program that aligns with your life and values.
Spring Arbor University's uniquely designed, online RN to MSN adult-gerontology bridge program is ideal for working nurses interested in advancing their credentials from ADN to MSN, or ASN to MSN.
- Earn your BSN and MSN degree without skipping a beat
- Continue working full-time as you earn your degree on your own schedule.
- Enjoy a week off in between classes with our 7-1-7 model (7-week courses, 1-week breaks).
- Graduate prepared to take the AGPCNP certification exam (AGPCNP-BC® or AGNP-C).
Spring Arbor University's online RN to MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program is CCNE-accredited and highly ranked for academic quality.
If you already have your MSN, we offer a Post-Master’s Certificate-AGPCNP that can be completed in 14 to 18 months, depending on completed prerequisites.
Upcoming Start Dates
Next application deadline:
December 3, 2024
Next start date:
January 14, 2025
Online RN to MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Program Fast Facts
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- 4-year program
- 82 credits total
- 570 clinical hours
- One 3-day campus residency during the third year
Designed for Working Nurses
- Online, asynchronous coursework
- 4 intakes per year
- Take one seven-week course at a time and enjoy a week off in between
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- 4-year program
- 82 credits total
- 570 clinical hours
- One 3-day campus residency during the third year
Designed for Working Nurses
- Online, asynchronous coursework
- 4 intakes per year
- Take one seven-week course at a time and enjoy a week off in between
RN to MSN-AGPCNP Sample Program Curriculum
For a complete listing of RN to MSN adult-gerontology courses, contact us for a program guide.
This course is designed to prepare the student to apply evidence-based principles of wellness, disease prevention, and health risk in individuals, families, communities, and aggregate/clinical populations. Diversity is examined relative to social and communication patterns, roles, and value/beliefs underlying health-illness behaviors.
The focus of this course is on management of chronic disease and complex care needs of older adults. Emphasis will be on case management and interdisciplinary collaboration to arrange and evaluate care for the most health compromised clients.
SAU’s online RN to MSN-AGPCNP program can be completed in as few as 48 months.
Enjoy a week off in between classes with our 7-1-7 model (7-week courses, 1-week breaks).
Typically, our RN to MSN adult-gerontology classes have 20-25 students.
To be accepted in SAU’s Online RN to MSN adult-gerontology program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Associate degree from an accredited program or diploma in nursing
- Official transcripts
- A 3.0 GPA calculated from the most recent 60 academic credits
- Short personal statement
- Current nursing license
- Online application
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Career Outlook
The U.S. could save over 7,000 lives annually and increase life expectancy by two months by alleviating primary care shortages in underserved counties.* By completing your RN to MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree online, you will be prepared to expand critical access to primary care.
AGPCNPs can provide the full spectrum of primary care services, as primary care physicians do. They prescribe medication, perform examinations, diagnose illnesses and treat patients ranging from adolescents to seniors.
In some states, AGPCNPs can practice independently. AGPCNPs work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Hospital inpatient and outpatient clinics
- Private group practices
- Community health centers
The median annual wage** of AGPCNPs is $112,000, which is 39 percent higher than RNs.***
* National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Grow as a Christ-Centered Primary Healthcare Provider
At Spring Arbor University, it is a privilege to provide a Christ-centered nursing education to our students and to participate in their journey. You will grow spiritually, personally and professionally throughout this program and will gain a better understanding of what it means to live out your faith as a nurse.
While the Christian faith is the foundation of our program, we welcome all students regardless of personal faith. All students will benefit from introspection and critical thinking as they consider how to meaningfully care for patients of different faith backgrounds.
Watch this video for more information on our faith-based philosophy.
