Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Hybrid
The CCNE accredited Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program educates baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses to assess, diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and complex health needs of individuals from adolescence to end of life.
Program Overview
The CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)—Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares registered nurses to provide evidence-based, person-centered primary care to adults and older adults. The 24-month program includes 72 quarter credits, with didactic coursework spanning eight quarters and an overlapping clinical practicum phase during the final three quarters.
- Engaging online learning: Experienced and supportive nursing faculty use innovative teaching strategies to connect advanced nursing concepts with clinical practice.
- Personalized support: Small student cohorts provide opportunities for individualized guidance from instructors and faculty advisors.
- On-campus intensive learning experiences: Students complete two on-campus intensives featuring interprofessional instruction and hands-on learning in Midwestern University’s simulation center. These experiences help students develop and demonstrate essential skills before entering clinical practicum.
Beginning in the second year, clinical practica provide supervised, hands-on opportunities to strengthen clinical reasoning, patient assessment, diagnosis, and management. With program assistance and guidance, students gain experience across varied settings serving adults and older adults, including primary care clinics, internal medicine practices, long-term care, assisted living, and community-based services.
Through integrated coursework and clinical experiences, graduates demonstrate advanced nursing and specialty competencies aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials.
Authorized States
The MSN—Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program is currently authorized to enroll students residing in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. Authorization in additional states is anticipated.
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To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) / Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program, applicants must submit the following documented evidence:
Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing granted by an institutionally accredited college or university.
A current, active Registered Nurse license in at least one U.S. state or territory, with no practice restrictions, probation, or suspension on any current or past state license.
A current resume or curriculum vitae describing clinical, educational, or administrative nursing practice relevant to successful completion of an advanced nursing degree.
A competitive undergraduate GPA. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is preferred unless the published program policy establishes a different minimum.
A letter of intent for graduate school admission.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)—Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program is a 24-month program comprising 72 quarter credits. The curriculum includes:
- Online didactic coursework covering advanced nursing concepts, including biostatistics, epidemiology, pharmacology, physiology, and pathophysiology.
- Two required on-campus intensives learning experiences focused on comprehensive health assessment, physical examination, and clinical skills development.
- Supervised clinical practicum experiences totaling 760 hours, preparing students to assess, diagnose, and manage the health needs of adults and older adults across diverse practice settings.
Through integrated coursework and applied clinical experiences, graduates demonstrate advanced nursing and specialty competencies aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the geriatric population is expected to outnumber children by the year 2035.
Nurse practitioners with a focus on adult-gerontology primary care have an earning potential of $120,480 - $163,350 per year. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, variance is based on region/experience and area of specialty.)
Less than 8% of nurse practitioners are trained in adult-gerontology primary care. This need continues to increase with the aging population in the U.S.
The master's degree program in nursing/ Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at Midwestern University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
In addition, the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program has been approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
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Sandra Summers, DNP, M.S.N., Director of Clinical Education, Graduate Nursing
“We are able to build close relationships with students even though it is an online program through consistent interaction within each course.”
Program Stats
Growth Projected through 2034
*According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2024.
Annual Salary Range
Salary range is $117,780 - $137,640. Variance is based on region and/or experience (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).