Overview
With the looming shortage of physicians entering primary care and the emergence of the patient-centered medical home model, the demand for adult-gerontology nurse practitioners (AGPCNP ) is greater than ever. As a graduate of the U-M School of Nursing’s Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, you will be in high demand and well-positioned to take advantage of top career opportunities in this specialty area.
Is This Specialty Right for Me?
Spend a few minutes to hear directly from the U-M School of Nursing faculty member who leads our Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. It will help you better understand the factors to consider as you decide if this advanced practice specialty program is right for you.
What should I consider when applying?
Before applying, ask yourself:
- Do I have experience or a strong interest in primary care and working with adults across the lifespan, including older adults?
- Am I prepared to focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and long-term management of chronic conditions?
- How will this Adult-Gerontology Primary Care program help me achieve my long-term career goals in outpatient or community-based settings?
Learning and Program Plans
The AGPCNP program prepares students to deliver community-based care through flexible online and residential options. The online format, designed by faculty and national experts, matches the rigor of our residential program, with three on-campus days each term for assessments, seminars, and skill-building.
Digital education students attend on-campus sessions of up to three days per term, focusing on hands-on skill-building, testing, and faculty-led seminars, as well as a limited number of real-time sessions each term.
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner MSN
