Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners

 

The AGPCNP program is built upon the base of the FAMU School of Nursing's Baccalaureate Program.

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Program program prepares graduates in providing comprehensive healthcare services to adults and older adults across various healthcare settings.


Academic Course Curriculum

 

Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, humanities, best evidence and nursing to support advanced practice nursing.
Synthesize knowledge from the sciences, humanities, best evidence and nursing to support advanced practice nursing.
What is the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Program?

The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Program is to provide patient-centered care by employing evidence-based practice designed to improve quality of care and health outcomes.

 


 

Utilize leadership skills to foster collaboration, change, and advocacy to influence advanced practice nursing and improve health care.
Utilize leadership skills to foster collaboration, change, and advocacy to influence advanced practice nursing and improve health care.

AGPCNP Careers

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care nurse practitioners work in various medical and community settings, as well as management, research, policy, and educational arenas.

  • Healthcare Providers’ Offices
  • Community Centers
  • Public Health
  • Home Health
  • Rehabilitation
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Nursing Care Facilities
  • Researcher
  • Health Policy
  • Case Management
  • School Health
  • Nursing Schools

 

Discover the rewarding compensation journey of nursing salaries – a reflection of dedication, expertise, and invaluable care.
Discover the rewarding compensation journey of nursing salaries – a reflection of dedication, expertise, and invaluable care.
AGPCNP Salary Expectations

  • Average Salary: $102,000
  • Top Salary: $133,834
  • Lowest Salary: $96,011

 

 

 

 

Empowering futures through expertise: Mastering Nursing Practice.
Empowering futures through expertise: Mastering Nursing Practice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Q: How fast can I complete the MSN Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program?
A: You'll complete 42 credits to earn the MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) degree. You can complete the MSN in AGPCNP program in as little as five semesters on the full-time curriculum plan and seven semesters on the part-time curriculum. Complete the short program interest form, and an enrollment counselor will contact you with more information about the full-time and part-time options available.

Q: Does the MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program have a full-time and part-time option?
A: Yes. The online MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program is designed for maximum flexibility and may be taken full-time if you feel you have the time to do so successfully. The part-time option is designed for professionals who work full-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to fully absorb the information in your coursework. Learn more about our program options by visiting our AGPCNP Curriculum plans.

Q: Is the MSN in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner accredited?
A: Yes. Florida A&M University and its degree programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). All nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Whether you attend courses on campus or learn in FAMU’s online classroom, you’ll graduate with an accredited degree and the credentials you need to advance your career.

More FAQs

 

Are you thinking about pursuing a career in AGPCNP? Our program prepares students to become highly-trained AGPCNPs.

If you are thinking of specializing in AGPCNP, consider what some of our own Rattlers had to say about FAMU's AGPCNP program, what inspired them, and why they chose AGPCNP as a career.

India Fitz
AGPCNP Student

Initially, my interest in becoming a nurse was for financial stability. After graduating from high school with a CNA license, I shortly became a Licensed Practical Nurse, where I gained compassion and understanding for the art of nursing. Seeking more Leadership roles, I became a Registered Nurse, by obtaining an Associated Degree in nursing. To continue a legacy with my mother’s Alma mater, I decided to pursue my Bachelor Degree in Nursing at FAMU. FAMU RN- BSN program allowed me the flexibility to work and be a full-time student. The curriculum contained rigorous practicums that allowed me to gain a better understanding of the nursing profession.

Marcelette Thompson
AGPCNP Alumni 2004

I love the FAMU SON Graduate Studies program for its strong foundation in nursing education. It is the SON Undergrad program that prepared me for success in the acute care setting two decades ago. Returning to my alma mater fills me with confidence in my ability to excel as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP upon graduation in 12/24. With a deep family connection to FAMU and its renowned history, I love and appreciate the accessibility and supportiveness of the professors within the SON Graduate Studies program, who ensure a evidence-based practice learning experience and ongoing assistance whenever needed.

 

Program Faculty

Name Email Phone
Dr. Carswella Phillips
Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
carswella.phillips@famu.edu (850) 599-3017
Dr. Taiwo Arise
Interim Program Director

taiwo.arise@famu.edu

(850) 599-3017
Dr. Sonja Allen
WHNP Specialty Track Coordinator

sonja.allen@famu.edu

(850) 599-3017