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RN to MSN Adult Gerontology Primary Care

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Nursing (BSN, LNBSN, ADN, RNBSN, MSN, RNMSN, Post Masters Certs, DNP) Master of Science in Nursing

Program Description

The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) is a Registered Nurse educated at the Master's level as a nurse practitioner. The focus for the AGPCNP is to provide primary care to individuals across the adult age spectrum from late adolescence through older adulthood. In addition, AGPCNPs are prepared to provide comprehensive end of life care to adults. The AGPCNP is educated to provide high quality, continual and comprehensive wellness and illness care to adults by providing preventive health services, patient education, disease management and illness prevention. The AGPCNP is prepared to implement evidence-based practice guidelines and to critically analyze and adapt health care interventions based on individualized assessments of individual needs. The AGPCNP practices in the context of community, with broad knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of the specific needs of people from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds. AGPCNP delivers care may include community health centers and clinics, private medical practices, specialty clinics, health maintenance organizations, Veteran's Administration facilities, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) units, adult day health centers, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities and other long-term care settings, acute and chronic rehabilitation centers, urgent care and emergency departments.

Degree Awarded

Master of Science in Nursing

Credits Required

154

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

6

Instructional Months

24

Instructional Weeks

96

CIP Code

51.3821

SOC Code

29-1171.00

Pace and Track Information

Track and pace Name

NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED

CAMPUS

NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS

NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS

NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION

CIP CODE

SOC CODES

RNMSNPC Accelerated

154

Distance Education

6

96

24

51.3821

29-1171.00,

29-1141.00,

25-1072.00

RNMSNPC Working Professional

154

Distance Education

11

176

44

51.3821

29-1171.00,

29-1141.00,

25-1072.00

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County, West Coast University - Dallas

Program Delivery Mode

Online

Academic Calendar

8 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

RN Licensure Disclosure:
RNs must have an active and unobstructed license in their state of residence before starting their clinical courses with which the university can execute a clinical affiliation agreement. RNs who wish to complete their clinical hours in CA or TX (or another approved state) will be required to apply for a license in that state before starting their clinical. All students must submit proof of health insurance before starting their clinical and cannot do their clinicals in non-approved states.