Adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner

The Adult Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) program prepares nurses to provide advanced practice in primary care settings through a program of study focused on the care of adult and geriatric patients. AGPCNP’s can;

• Function in autonomous and collaborative roles guided by appropriate nurse practice acts.
• Provide primary care to Adult and Geriatric individuals, their families and communities.
• Focus on health promotion and maintenance for clients.
• Utilize the process and method of scientific inquiry in the study of nursing.
• Contribute to the development of nursing science.
• Pursue opportunities for enhancement of advance practice.