Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
Specialize in comprehensive healthcare for adults across the lifespan from adolescence to old age
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs) specialize in comprehensive healthcare for adults across the lifespan from adolescence (13) to old age; they work in primary care clinics and private offices.
The Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurse practitioners with extensive clinical practice and role preparation for advanced practice in young adults, adults, and older adults. Students develop competencies in assessment, diagnosis, health promotion, and disease management in primary care settings. Students work with nurse practitioners and physician preceptors, where they experience learning in various clinical agencies and practice settings.