Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Explore Midwestern University’s PGCert Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program, a hybrid graduate nursing certificate.
AZ - Glendale
- Hybrid
College/Program Post-Graduate Certificate, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid)
DurationBased on transfer credit
Class Size Approximation24
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PGCert AGPCNP Program Overview
The goal of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) program is to prepare competent, ethical, and collaborative adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioners who assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions in adolescents, adults, and older adults; promote health and prevent disease; and improve outcomes for diverse individuals, families, and populations.
Graduates will be prepared for entry-level AGPCNP practice and academically prepared to pursue national AGPCNP certification and applicable advanced practice licensure or authorization.
- Expected program start date: Fall 2027
PGCert Program Location (Arizona)
Midwestern University offers the PGCert program at the following campus:
Course Catalog & Degree Requirements
View more program specifics in our Academic Catalog:
- Glendale Course Catalog (PGCert AGPCNP details coming soon.)
AGPCNP Career Opportunities and Practice Settings
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) graduates may work in settings serving adolescents, adults, and older adults, including:
- Adult primary care and internal medicine practices
- Family medicine practices providing care within the AGPCNP population focus
- Community health centers and clinics
- Outpatient care centers
- Geriatric practices and long-term care settings
- Healthcare systems and integrated care networks
Accreditation
The post-graduate APRN certificate program at Midwestern University is pursuing initial accreditation but is not accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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.
Academic Course Catalog
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Campus Options
Glendale
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Students can study and live on our sprawling 143-acre campus and practice at our University-owned clinics located just across the street.