Azusa, USA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Apr 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
25 Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 31,820 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* priority deadline april 1st with a final deadline june 15th
** 860 USD cost per unit | 31,820 USD base cost
Key Summary
Introduction
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Certificate program is designed as a non-degree course credit option for nurses with a master’s degree in nursing. This program prepares students to provide primary care to young adults, adults, and older adults across the continuum of care from wellness to illness, in settings including community health centers and clinics, private medical practices, long-term care facilities, and patient homes.
We'll help you graduate ready to work as a nurse practitioner with adults in primary health care settings. We’ll support you through evening lectures and custom clinical experiences in line with your nursing career. We’ll prepare you to apply for national certification by testing with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board or the American Nurses Credentialing Center—and you may be eligible for California advanced practice certification. This program is designed for working professionals with a master’s degree in nursing.
Program at a Glance
The nationally ranked School of Nursing prepares nurses to lead the way in healthcare by providing a deeper level of compassionate care in clinics, hospitals, schools, and beyond.
Application Deadline
- April 1 for Fall
- July 1 for Spring
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Train as a nurse practitioner with adults and older adults in primary health care settings.
- Develop the knowledge to gain certification through examination after graduation.
- Provide care for diverse cultural/ethnic groups, the underserved, and the homeless.
Admissions
Curriculum
Requirements
Advanced Practice Core Courses
- Advanced Pathophysiology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
AGPCNP Specialty Courses
- Nurse Practitioner Clinical Experience
- Primary Healthcare I: Adult and Aging
- Primary Healthcare II: Population-based Health Interventions
- Primary Healthcare III: Restorative and Palliative Interventions
Other Specialization Course
- Gerontology
APRN Intensives
- APRN Intensive I
- APRN Intensive II
- APRN Intensive III
- APRN Intensive IV
Total Units: 37
Program Outcome
Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:
- Articulate a Christian worldview, demonstrating respect for the dignity and uniqueness of others, valuing diversity, and applying spiritual concepts.
- Engage in scholarly inquiry and critical thinking, including evaluation and application of evidence-based research.
- Appraise and apply knowledge to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote health and prevent disease.
- Demonstrate thoughtful analysis of the legal, political, ethical, and/or financial factors impacting healthcare.
- Use information systems and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, promote quality, mitigate error and support decision-making.
- Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and collaborate with other health care team professionals.
- Engage in clinical reasoning, effective communication, and act as change agents to develop professional identity and practice skill.