Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
This program furthers MSN-prepared nurses’ practice to provide care for, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions in primary care settings.
Spring Application Deadline: Dec. 15
Overview
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing offers the AGPCNP post-master's certificate for MSN-prepared registered nurses interested in becoming an advanced practice nurse focusing on caring for adult patients.
The program builds upon a foundation in theory, research, ethics, and health policy to advance students’ understanding of clinical decision-making needed in advanced practice roles. Theory courses are taught online. Clinical experiences are conducted in clinics, primary care settings, and specialty care services.
Program Length 12 months (3 terms) | Start Fall term | Time Commitment 18-30 hours per week |
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing may be adjusted at any time. For more information, please contact our Business Office.
| Graduate tuition | Per credit hour |
|---|---|
$834 |
| Fees | Per term |
|---|---|
$335 |
Admission Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all graduate coursework
- Official transcripts from all institutions where credit was earned
- Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
- Current unencumbered, unrestricted Missouri licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a multi-state compact license and in good standing
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider status
- Two letters of reference from individuals who can address the applicant's academic and clinical potential
- A personal statement that addresses desired area of specialization, personal attributes that will contribute to successful accomplishments of the program, and career goals
Curriculum
Students seeking to transfer credit or who currently hold a different APRN certification will submit course syllabi for a gap analysis to determine necessary coursework.
All clinical compliance requirements and documentation are needed for clinical courses.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Primary Care I | 3 |
| Adult Gero Primary Care I Clinical | 3 |
| Skills and Procedures for Primary Care NP | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Primary Care II | 3 |
| Adult Gero Primary Care II Clinical | 4 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Primary Care III Adult Gero Clinical | 5 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Advanced Pathophysiology for Primary Care | 3 |
| Pharmacotherapeutics | 3 |
| Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
| Professional Aspects of Advanced Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Health Promotion Theory & Population Health | 3 |
| Total minimum credit hours | 36 |
|---|
Curriculum and schedule of classes are subject to change.
*Transfer Credit and Gap Analysis: Students seeking transfer credit or who currently hold a different APRN certification should submit course syllabi to conduct a gap analysis to ensure all content is covered without repetition of content from prior coursework. Completion of graduate physiology is required if taking NURS 6004 Advanced Pathophysiology at Goldfarb School of Nursing.
Faculty
Bonnie Johnston, DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, NP-C, CWOCN
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