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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Online
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)

Provide holistic, patient-centered care for adults of all ages. Be a catalyst for better healthcare in your community.

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Online
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)

Learn How You Can Save Time and Money on Your Degree

Fill out the form to speak with an enrollment specialist.

Please use our International Form if you live outside of the U.S.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR NP EXAM

This program academically prepares you to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) AGPCNP exam and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification Board AGPCNP exam.

3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

Program Details

Learning Tracks

We have a path to success for every level in your nursing career.

 

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAMOUNT
Tuition58 quarter credit hours$775 per quarter hour

$44,950 

Program FeePer quarter$180

$1,260 

Clinical Course Fee4 courses (PRAC)$160

$640 

   

$46,850*

BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION

-$6,200 

$40,650†*

*Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 25 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,800 to $2,500; this includes a mandatory clinical skills resource required during NURS/DNRS 6512 at a cost of $299. Students may also incur additional costs related to practicum, including but not limited to costs of travel to their practicum site, practicum onboarding fees, per quarter practicum fees, and liability insurance costs.

†*Represents BSN-MSN track, minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAmount
Tuition26 RN Foundational
quarter credit hours
$430 per quarter hour

$11,180 

 58 MSN quarter
credit hours
$775 per quarter hour

$44,950 

Program FeePer quarter$180

$1,800 

Clinical Course Fee4 courses (PRAC)$160

$640 

   

$58,570*

BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION

-$6,200 

$52,370†*

*Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 40 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,800 to $2,500; this includes a mandatory clinical skills resource required during NURS/DNRS 6512 at a cost of $299. Students may also incur additional costs related to practicum, including but not limited to costs of travel to their practicum site, practicum onboarding fees, per quarter practicum fees, and liability insurance costs.

†*Represents RN-MSN track, minimum time to completion, and Believe and Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary.

Personalized Practicum Support

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After you register for the Walden University Practicum Pledge® (along with other requirements), if you can’t identify a site and preceptor, our dedicated Field Placement Team partners with you to secure your site and preceptor to help you find a match. This enhanced support gives you added confidence as you start your online MSN program.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Deliver a New Level of Patient Care

In Walden’s MSN AGPCNP online program, you’ll gain the next-level training needed to manage patients across the spectrum of adolescence to older adulthood. Learn to treat the whole patient by understanding all the factors that impact their health .

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this specialization, graduates will be prepared to:

Synthesize organizational/systems leadership for cost-effective specialist nursing practice that contributes to high-quality healthcare delivery, advancement of the nursing profession, and social change.

Critique evidence-based literature drawing from diverse theoretical perspectives and pertinent research to guide decision making that demonstrates best practices for specialist nursing practice in a global society.

Integratively assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate cost-effective healthcare strategies that reduce health disparities by patient/population advocacy for access to specialist nursing care.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using audience-specific oral, written, and information technology for professional delivery of specialist nursing care.

 

 

Evaluate health needs of diverse populations for necessary teaching/coaching functions based on specialist nursing knowledge to restore/promote health and prevent illness/injury.

Exhibit ongoing commitment to professional development and value of nursing theories/ethical principles (altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, social justice) in accordance with ethically responsible, legally accountable, specialist nursing practice.

Implement specialist nursing roles to promote quality improvement of patient-centered care in accordance with professional practice standards that transform health outcomes for diverse populations.

 

 

 

Meet Your Academic Team

Experience unwavering support from our faculty of nurse practitioners, who are passionate about fostering your growth and achievement.

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MSN AGPCNP FAQ

What is primary care nursing?

In general, primary care refers to clinic-based medical care where you might see a patient multiple times over many years and perform care in a multitude of areas such as health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, counseling and education, and the diagnosis and treatment of both acute and chronic illnesses.

What is a primary care nurse practitioner?

Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioners (AGPCNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who effectively manage disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care in patients ages 13 years and older. AGPCNPs have autonomy to manage their own group of patients and provide comprehensive, preventive, and continuous healthcare across the age spectrum. AGPCNPs provide holistic, patient-centered, and evidence-based care.

What does an AGPCNP nurse do?

AGPCNPs assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of health issues. They can effectively implement and facilitate disease prevention, health promotion, health maintenance, and restorative care interventions. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to determine the most comprehensive line of care for their patients. AGPCNPs provide age-appropriate wellness promotion and disease prevention services, weighing the costs, risks, and benefits to individuals. They are licensed to provide care for patients ages 13 years and older.

What’s it like to take an MSN-AGPCNP program online?

Our MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner online program is designed for working nurses. Program features include:

  • Accessible Learning Environment
    Walden’s MSN-AGPCNP online classrooms feature state-of-the-art learning technologies, media, and support materials. With interactive simulations, engaging case studies, a robust online library, and NP exam prep tests, you will have a well-rounded educational experience.
  • Comprehensive Student Support
    Walden offers a robust support staff—including Student Success Advisors and practicum coordinators—to assist students.
  • Preparation for National Certification
    Students in Walden’s MSN-AGPCNP online program will be academically prepared to sit for the national certification exam for adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner upon graduation. Qualifications to sit for certification exams are determined by the certifying body.
How do you become an AGPCNP?

After you successfully complete your Master of Scie nce in Nursing (MSN) program with an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner specialization, you will need to pursue licensure and certification. AGPCNP licensure requirements are set at the state level, meaning each state’s nursing board has the authority to determine the requirements for licensure. It’s best for individuals to check with their state board of nursing for licensure and certification requirements; however, the vast majority of states require individuals to be certified by a national certification board.

Each national certification exam is a competency-based examination that tests clinical knowledge in specific focus areas. Each autonomous national nursing certification board assesses entry-level nurse practitioner knowledge and practice competencies required to provide safe and quality healthcare. There are two primary national certification boards that offer the exams necessary for credentialing AGPCNPs: the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

An AGPCNP who is certified has fulfilled the requirements of a national certification board. Certification boards do not license individuals as AGPCNPs. In order for an individual to be licensed as an AGPCNP, individuals must meet the requirements set forth by their state nursing board.

Is Walden’s MSN program accredited by the CCNE?

Yes, Walden’s MSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In fact, three of Walden’s nursing degree programs are CCNE accredited: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Additionally, Walden’s post-master’s certificate program nurse practitioner specializations are accredited by CCNE. Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the improvement of the public’s health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing.

What makes Walden’s MSN-AGPCNP program different from others?

No other university in the U.S. graduates more nurses with MSN degrees than Walden. Didactic coursework in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program is online, making it possible to earn your degree while you continue to work. Walden students can attend on a part-time or full-time basis. In addition, students are taught by 100% doctorally prepared faculty in their didactic courses.

Walden offers unparalleled support services that include a robust online library, Student Success Advisors, practicum support staff, career planning and development, and more. Walden is also committed to positive social change, which is emphasized throughout the curriculum.

What support does Walden provide for finding a nursing practicum site?

A nursing practicum gives you valuable practical experience by allowing you to apply your new knowledge and skills in real-life situations and settings. Although you’re responsible for initiating your search for a field site based on your location preferences, Walden offers Practicum Advantage™ that provides Student Success Advisor coaching, resources, and self-help tools you need to identify a practicum site and nursing preceptor that fit with your education and career goals.

For the nurse practitioner (NP) specializations in our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, Walden offers Practicum Pledge®. You will benefit from our large network of field sites and preceptors as well as a dedicated Field Placement Team that partners with you to identify a site and preceptor. If you’re unable to identify your own nursing practicum site and preceptor after several attempts, we’ll assist in finding you a suitable match (along with additional requirements ).1
 

What makes Walden University's MSN AGPCNP program unique?

With flexible full-time or part-time study, all courses are available each quarter to allow timely program completion. The online format is convenient for working nursing professionals. The Walden University Practicum Pledge® helps students with placements in clinical settings.1