Florida Southern College  AGPCNP Programs

Florida Southern College offers 2 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:

  • MSN AGPCNP
  • Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP

Courses across both tracks are delivered in live, hybrid, or online formats, giving working nurses flexibility without sacrificing structure.

Program Tracks Overview

Program NameEst. TuitionEst. Duration
MSN AGPCNP~$28K2 years
Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP$675/credit (total varies)Not clearly stated

The managed clinical placement model and small class sizes set FSC apart from larger programs where students are often left to self-source preceptors.

MSN AGPCNP

The estimated cost for the MSN AGPCNP at Florida Southern College is approximately $28K in tuition (41 credits × $675/credit), and the program is designed to be completed in about 2 years across five semesters.

MSN Curriculum

The 41-credit curriculum is split between a 21-credit core and a 20-credit NP track. Core coursework covers pharmacology, pathophysiology, advanced health assessment, diagnostics, evidence translation, health informatics, health promotion, and care of the older adult.

The NP track courses build clinical skills progressively through three Advanced Practice Nurse practicum courses, culminating in a transition course specific to the AGPCNP role. A comprehensive standardized predictor exam is required for graduation in lieu of a thesis.

Core Curriculum (21 credits):

  • NUR 5120 – Leadership, Role Development, and Advocacy for Advanced Nursing Practice (2 hrs)
  • NUR 5150 – Advanced Pharmacology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)
  • NUR 5200 – Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Life Span (3 hrs)
  • NUR 5220 – Advanced Health Assessment and Differential Diagnoses Across the Life Span (3 hrs)
  • NUR 5250 – Evidence Translation and Quality Improvement for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 hrs)
  • NUR 5300 – Advanced Diagnostic Methods and Procedures (3 hrs)
  • NUR 5400 – Health Promotion, Clinical Prevention, and Population Health for Advanced Nursing Practice (2 hrs)
  • NUR 5450 – Informatics and Health Care Technologies (2 hrs)
  • NUR 6430 – Care of the Older Adult and Frail Elderly (2 hrs)

NP Track (20 credits):

NUR 6110 – Advanced Practice Nurse I (6 credits)
Applies evidence-based primary care for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics with 180 clinical hours, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, interprofessional collaboration, and health promotion.

NUR 6160 – Advanced Practice Nurse II (6 credits)
Advances diagnosis and management of complex physical/mental conditions and comorbidities from adolescence through frail elderly, including advanced pharmacology (180 clinical hours minimum).

NUR 6510 – Transition to AGPCNP Role (2 credits)
Prepares Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NPs for practice through scope of practice, certification, ethics, risk management, reimbursement, and legislative competencies.

NUR 6660 – Advanced Practice Nurse III (6 credits)
Develops expertise in psychoactive medications for psychiatric disorders across lifespan settings, emphasizing evidence-based assessment and PMHNP medication optimization responsibilities.

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

MSN Clinicals

The MSN AGPCNP requires a minimum of 540 clinical practice hours. FSC’s Clinical Placement Coordinator assigns all clinical sites and preceptors — students are not required to find their own unless they prefer to.

  • Minimum 540 clinical practice hours
  • Clinical sites and preceptors assigned by FSC’s Clinical Placement Coordinator
  • Practice focus: adult patients across the full adult lifespan, including late adolescence through frail older adults, in primary care settings
  • Access to FSC’s on-campus Simulation and Clinical Learning Center for skill development in a controlled setting
  • Students must complete all clinical documentation, immunizations, background check, and drug screen prior to beginning clinical rotations

MSN Admissions

Applicants need a BSN from a CCNE-, CNEA-, or ACEN-accredited program, a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 credit hours, and an active Florida RN license. No GRE is required.

  • BSN from a regionally accredited institution with CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN nursing accreditation
  • Active RN license in the State of Florida (NLC from another state does not satisfy this requirement)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
  • Prerequisite courses completed with a C or better: Health Assessment, Evidence-Based Practice or Nursing Research, and Statistics or Biostatistics
  • Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended
  • Current résumé
  • Three short video responses (2 minutes each) addressing professional goals, readiness for graduate study, and anticipated challenges
  • Personal interview may be required (by faculty invitation)
  • Criminal background check, ten-panel drug screen, and proof of immunizations required upon admission
  • No GRE required

Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP

The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP at Florida Southern College is $675 per credit hour; the total credit requirement varies by student based on an individualized gap analysis, so a single tuition estimate cannot be provided. Duration is not clearly stated for the same reason.

Certificate Curriculum

The post-master’s certificate does not follow a fixed course sequence. Instead, FSC conducts a gap analysis of each admitted student’s prior MSN transcripts and syllabi to determine which AGPCNP competencies still need to be satisfied. The resulting individualized program of study outlines the specific courses and clinical hours required for that student.

At minimum, students must complete graduate-level coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and research prior to entering clinical courses — these can be taken at FSC if not already completed. All students must finish at least 540 clinical practice hours regardless of prior experience.

View more curriculum details in the course catalog.

Certificate Clinicals

The certificate requires a minimum of 540 clinical practice hours, which may be partially satisfied through hours approved during the gap analysis review of prior graduate work.

  • Minimum 540 clinical practice hours required
  • Hours may be partially credited from prior approved graduate clinical experience based on gap analysis results
  • Clinical Placement Coordinator assigns all sites and preceptors
  • Primary care focus across the adult lifespan, including late adolescence
  • Access to FSC’s Simulation and Clinical Learning Center

Certificate Admissions

This program is open only to MSN-prepared nurses seeking to add AGPCNP as a specialty. FSC reports a 100% national certification pass rate for post-master’s certificate graduates.

  • BSN and MSN from a regionally accredited institution with CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN nursing accreditation
  • Active RN license in the State of Florida
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
  • Prerequisite courses at the undergraduate level with C or better: Health Assessment, Evidence-Based Practice or Research Methods, and Statistics or Biostatistics
  • Graduate-level prerequisites prior to clinical courses: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, and Research (can be completed at FSC if needed)
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Current résumé
  • Three short video responses (2 minutes each) addressing professional goals, readiness for graduate study, and anticipated challenges
  • Personal interview may be required (by faculty invitation)
  • Criminal background check, ten-panel drug screen, and proof of immunizations required upon admission
  • Note: Federal financial aid is not available for this program

Tuition

Florida Southern College charges $675 per credit hour for MSN and post-master’s certificate nursing students.

A $550 program fee is charged each semester for all MSN and PMC track students, covering clinical placement support, experiential learning resources, and competency-related costs.

Technology fees range from $25 to $100 per semester depending on credit load. One-time costs include a $250 enrollment deposit (applied to tuition) and a $224 CastleBranch all-inclusive package.

The MSN AGPCNP totals approximately $28K in tuition across 41 credits; the certificate total varies based on the individualized gap analysis.

See the official tuition page for more details.

Accreditation

The MSN and post-master’s APRN certificate programs at Florida Southern College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

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