AGNP Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program FAQs

An AGPCNP is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides primary care to young adults, adults, and older adults. AGPCNPs provide health promotion and disease prevention and assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic health conditions. With specialized preparation in the care of older adults, AGPCNPs also address age-related concerns such as functional and cognitive changes, frailty, fall risk, and polypharmacy. They practice in a variety of settings, including primary and specialty care practices, community-based settings, long-term care, assisted living, memory care, and home-based care.

For the AGPCNP, RNs must complete an MSN program which includes 500 + hours of direct care of the adult client in a variety of healthcare settings across the continuum from wellness to illness. 

The AGPCNP may practice in a variety of healthcare settings, including primary care practices, specialty clinics, community health centers, long-term care, assisted living, memory care, and home-based care.

The nurse who thrives on variety and autonomy in practice is well suited to the AGPCNP role. They are comfortable working in challenging environments and making sound judgements in various healthcare settings. They are effective members of interdisciplinary teams, demonstrate adaptability, and work well in multiple clinical contexts.

A student with a strong background in pharmacology, pathophysiology, clinical decision-making, and critical thinking, who actively seeks opportunities for learning and personal growth, demonstrates flexibility, works well with others, and exhibits strong communication, leadership, and compassionate patient-care skills.

The program identifies preceptors with a high level of expertise in providing care to adult and older adult populations. Clinical experiences are coordinated by the program across a variety of primary care and specialty settings that provide clinical rotations which support students meeting program objectives.

Interviews may be scheduled at the discretion of the faculty. Interviews may be in person or virtual.  Applicants will be responsible for all associated travel expenses.

We suggest that applicants preparing for the program review and strengthen understanding of key science concepts. An online/remote pre-immersion course is offered prior to the start of each new cohort to help students prepare for their first semester.

Registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees in another discipline may apply to the program.  However, they must have had at least an introductory statistics course and sufficient formal education in science in order to be prepared for master’s level coursework.