Hunter College offers 2 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MS) – AGPCNP
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – AGPCNP (Post-BSN and Post-Master’s)
Both programs prepare graduates to provide primary care services across the entire adult-gerontology age spectrum, including adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN AGPCNP | $21,840 | 2–3 years |
| DNP AGPCNP (Post-BSN) | $55,800 | ~6 years |
| DNP AGPCNP (Post-Master’s) | $29,760–$31,000 | 2–3 years |
Students learn to apply expert knowledge and research findings through evidence-based clinical practice, focusing on health promotion, disease screening, prevention strategies, and comprehensive care delivery in ambulatory and community-based settings.
Master of Science in Nursing – AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the MS-AGPCNP program is approximately $21,840 for New York State residents and takes approximately 2-3 years to complete depending on full-time or part-time enrollment.
Estimate based on 42 credit hours at $520 per credit hour.
MS Curriculum
The curriculum requires 42 credit hours and 630 supervised clinical hours.
Nursing Core Courses (12 credits):
- NURS 700 – Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science (3 credits)
- NURS 702 – Advanced Nursing Research (3 credits)
- NURS 704 – Healthcare Systems & Policy (3 credits)
- NURS 749 – Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Diverse Populations (3 credits)
Advanced Practice Core Courses (9 credits):
- NURS 717 – Advanced Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 750 – Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 credits)
- NURS 751 – Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
Specialization Courses (18 credits, 630 practicum hours):
- NURS 755 – Primary Care Nursing I (6 credits, 210 practicum hours) *Fall only
- NURS 757 – Primary Care Nursing II (6 credits, 210 practicum hours) *Spring only
- NURS 768 – Primary Care Nursing III (6 credits, 210 practicum hours) *Summer only
Elective (3 credits):
- One elective taken any semester (3 credits)
More curriculum details are available here.
MS Clinicals
Clinical requirements total 630 hours distributed across three Primary Care Nursing courses taken in sequential order.
NURS 755 (210 hours) is offered fall only, NURS 757 (210 hours) is offered spring only, and NURS 768 (210 hours) is offered summer only during a 12-week summer session (late May through mid-August) with classes meeting once per week (approximately 5-6 hours/week) on campus plus 210 precepted clinical hours.
Preceptorship schedules include day and/or evening hours on any day of the week, with students planning to devote at least one day during fall/spring terms and at least two days during summer session.
Prior to beginning clinical preceptorships, students must submit health clearance documentation including site-specific requirements such as criminal background checks and drug screening.
MS Admissions Requirements
- Current New York State RN license and current registration
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from accredited program
- GPA of 3.5 or above in both major and cumulative undergraduate record
- Completion of undergraduate statistics course
- Completion of discrete undergraduate nursing research course
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Application through NursingCAS (www.nursingcas.org)
- Daytime and evening availability for courses and clinical experiences
- Flexibility in scheduling to meet program requirements
Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGPCNP (Post-BSN)
The estimated cost for the DNP-AGPCNP program for New York State residents is approximately $55,800 for full-time students (based on 90 credit hours at $620 per credit hour) and takes approximately 6 years to complete following the provided sample program plan.
DNP Curriculum (Post-BSN – 90 credits total)
The post-BSN pathway requires 90 credits and 1,130 supervised clinical practicum hours, combining MS-level coursework (42 credits) with DNP-level courses (48 credits).
Post-Baccalaureate Entry Courses (42 credits):
Nursing Core Courses (12 credits):
- NURS 700 – Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science (3 credits)
- NURS 702 – Advanced Nursing Research (3 credits)
- NURS 704 – Healthcare Systems and Policy (3 credits)
- NURS 749 – Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Diverse Populations (3 credits)
Advanced Practice Core Courses (9 credits):
- NURS 717 – Advanced Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 750 – Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (3 credits)
- NURS 751 – Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
Specialization Courses (18 credits, 630 practicum hours):
- NURS 755 – Primary Care Nursing I (6 credits, 210 practicum hours) *Fall only
- NURS 757 – Primary Care Nursing II (6 credits, 210 practicum hours) *Spring only
- NURS 768 – Primary Care Nursing III (6 credits, 210 practicum hours) *Summer only
Elective (3 credits):
- One elective taken any semester (3 credits)
Post-Master’s Curriculum (48 credits):
DNP Core Courses:
- NURS 716 – Informatics for Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 780 – Health Care Ethics in the Life Span (3 credits)
- NURS 800 – Leading Systems and Organizations (3 credits)
- NURS 801 – Leadership for Quality Improvement (3 credits)
- NURS 802 – Analytic Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 804 – Finance and Management of Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 810 – Clinical Genetics (3 credits)
- NURS 850 – Health Policy and Population-Focused DNP Practice (3 credits)
- PH 750 – Fundamentals of Biostatistics (3 credits)
- PH 752 – Fundamentals of Epidemiology (3 credits)
Electives (6 credits):
- Two electives taken any semester (6 credits)
DNP Capstone Courses (12 credits, 500 practicum hours):
- NURS 90001 – Capstone 1: Internship (3 credits, 105 practicum hours)
- NURS 90002 – Capstone 2: Proposal Development (3 credits, 105 practicum hours)
- NURS 90003 – Capstone 3: Implementation (3 credits, 210 practicum hours)
- NURS 90004 – Capstone 4: Evaluation & Dissemination (3 credits, 80 practicum hours)
DNP Clinicals
Clinical requirements total 1,130 hours: 630 hours through AGPCNP specialization courses (NURS 755, 757, 768) plus 500 hours through DNP Capstone courses. Students complete precepted clinical practice in primary care settings serving adult-gerontology populations, followed by DNP capstone project implementation and evaluation in healthcare systems.
DNP Admissions Requirements (Post-BSN)
- Current New York State RN license and current registration
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from accredited program
- GPA of 3.5 or above in both major and cumulative undergraduate record
- Completion of undergraduate statistics course
- Completion of discrete undergraduate nursing research course
- Satisfactory written descriptions of career goals and capstone project interests
- Application through Hunter College Graduate Admissions
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Letters of recommendation
- Daytime and evening availability for courses and clinical experiences
Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGPCNP (Post-Master’s)
The estimated cost for the DNP-AGPCNP program for New York State residents with advanced standing is approximately $29,760-$31,000 (based on 48 credit hours at $620 per credit hour) depending on credits waived.
DNP Curriculum (Post-Master’s – 48 credits)
Students with prior master’s degrees in nursing may receive advanced standing with up to 42 credits waived for master’s courses completed with grade of B or better, including relevant clinical hours. Post-master’s students generally complete 48 credits.
Post-Master’s Curriculum:
DNP Core Courses:
- NURS 716 – Informatics for Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 780 – Health Care Ethics in the Life Span (3 credits)
- NURS 800 – Leading Systems and Organizations (3 credits)
- NURS 801 – Leadership for Quality Improvement (3 credits)
- NURS 802 – Analytic Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 804 – Finance and Management of Advanced Practice Nursing (3 credits)
- NURS 810 – Clinical Genetics (3 credits)
- NURS 850 – Health Policy and Population-Focused DNP Practice (3 credits)
- PH 750 – Fundamentals of Biostatistics (3 credits)
- PH 752 – Fundamentals of Epidemiology (3 credits)
Electives (6 credits):
- Two electives taken any semester (6 credits)
DNP Capstone Courses (12 credits, 500 practicum hours):
- NURS 90001 – Capstone 1: Internship (3 credits, 105 practicum hours)
- NURS 90002 – Capstone 2: Proposal Development (3 credits, 105 practicum hours)
- NURS 90003 – Capstone 3: Implementation (3 credits, 210 practicum hours)
- NURS 90004 – Capstone 4: Evaluation & Dissemination (3 credits, 80 practicum hours)
DNP Clinicals (Post-Master’s)
Clinical requirements total 500 hours through four DNP Capstone courses focusing on internship, proposal development, implementation, and evaluation/dissemination of evidence-based practice projects in healthcare systems.
DNP Admissions Requirements (Post-Master’s)
- Current New York State RN license and current registration
- Master’s degree in nursing from accredited program
- Graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher
- National certification at advanced level (requiring graduate degree) from national nursing certifying body
- Satisfactory interview
- Satisfactory written descriptions of career goals and capstone project interests
- Individual program assessment determining credit waivers
- Application through Hunter College Graduate Admissions
- Official transcripts from all graduate coursework
Tuition
Graduate tuition for New York State residents is $520 per credit hour part-time or $6,045 per semester full-time for MS in Nursing programs (includes $500 per semester academic excellence fee for full-time or $50 per credit for part-time).
DNP tuition is $620 per credit hour for both full-time and part-time students.
Out-of-state residents pay $945 per credit hour for MS programs and $1,000 per credit hour for DNP programs.
Additional mandatory fees include Student Activity Fee ($13.45), Technology Fee ($125 full-time/$62.50 part-time), and Consolidated Service Fee ($15).
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Graduates of the MS-AGPCNP and DNP-AGPCNP programs are eligible for New York State NP certification and meet educational requirements for national board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
The DNP program prepares nurse practitioners who can meet the increasingly complex health needs of diverse urban populations by providing evidence-based, advanced nursing services in a wide variety of settings.
Additional AGPCNP Programs for New York Students
- Adelphi University - Garden City
- Keuka College - Keuka Park
- NYU - New York
- St. John Fisher University - Rochester
- St. Joseph’s University - New York
- Stony Brook University - Stony Brook
- SUNY Brockport - Brockport