Johns Hopkins University AGPCNP Programs

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing • Baltimore, MD • Mostly Online

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing offers 1 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner track:

  • BSN-DNP AGPCNP (3-year, online with onsite immersions)
  • 74 credits completed fully online between required campus visits
  • 960 clinical hours completed in the student’s local geographic region
  • Onsite immersions each semester for competency assessments, standardized patient simulations, and faculty mentorship

The program suits BSN-prepared nurses who want the most prestigious AGPCNP credential available and are willing to invest accordingly — both financially and in the immersive, project-intensive learning model that defines a Hopkins DNP.

Program Tracks Overview

ProgramEst. TuitionEst. Duration
BSN-DNP AGPCNP~$152K3 years

The only #1-ranked DNP program in the country delivered online with onsite immersions, Johns Hopkins gives nationally distributed nurses access to Hopkins faculty, the JHU clinical network, and a credential that stands apart.

BSN-DNP AGPCNP

The estimated cost for the BSN-DNP Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is approximately $152,000 in tuition (74 credits × $2,057/credit).

The program takes 3 years to complete.

The per-credit rate increased to $2,098 for 2026–27 entrants; students should confirm current rates with the Office of Student Financial Services.

DNP Curriculum

The BSN-DNP AGPCNP spans 74 total credits across six semesters and one summer term, organized around three parallel threads:

  • APRN foundational sciences,
  • specialty-specific diagnostic reasoning and clinical management,
  • a DNP scholarly project sequence

The foundational thread covers physiology and pathophysiology (Parts I and II), pharmacology (Parts I and II), biostatistics, advanced health assessment, research application, and evidence-based practice.

The specialty thread runs four Diagnostic Reasoning courses — progressing from wellness and common acute conditions through chronic and complex multi-system illness — paired with five Clinical Management courses that accumulate 960 clinical hours.

The DNP project thread is woven through the final four semesters via paired didactic and practicum courses covering scholarly problem discovery, evidence translation, data management, health policy, and quality improvement dissemination.

Two electives (3 credits each) are taken in the final year. Onsite immersions are required in Spring I, Fall II, and Fall III.

APRN core and DNP core courses:

  • NR.400.700 / .701 – Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Parts I and II (2 cr each)
  • NR.400.706 / .707 – Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Parts I and II (2 cr each)
  • NR.400.717 – Application of Biostatistical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice (2 cr)
  • NR.400.704 – Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement for Advanced Practice Nurses (3 cr) *onsite
  • NR.400.712 – Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing (1 cr)
  • NR.400.719 – Application of the Research Process to Evidence-Based Practice (2 cr)
  • NR.400.721 – Health Promotion and Disease Across the Lifespan (2 cr)
  • NR.400.723 – Advanced Health Policy (2 cr)
  • NR.400.727 – Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Healthcare (2 cr)
  • NR.400.732 – Healthcare Finance for Advanced Nursing Practice (2 cr)
  • NR.400.725 – Inquiry for Scholarly Practice (3 cr)
  • NR.400.729 – Translation of Evidence for Advanced Nursing Practice (1 cr)
  • NR.400.734 – Advanced Clinical Data Management for Evidence-Based Practice and Performance Improvement (2 cr)
  • NR.400.736 – Clinical Data Management and Analyses (2 cr)
  • NR.400.738 – Advanced Applications of Information Technology in Healthcare Delivery (2 cr)

DNP project sequence (paired didactic + practicum courses):

  • NR.400.740 / .742 – Scholarly Problem Discovery and Foundations of Nursing Leadership + Practicum (2.5 + 0.5 cr, 40 hrs)
  • NR.400.744 / .746 – Evidence-Based Practice and Research Translation in Healthcare + Practicum (2.5 + 0.5 cr, 40 hrs)
  • NR.400.748 / .750 – Health Policy, Advocacy, and Legislation Transformation + Practicum (1.5 + 0.5 cr, 40 hrs)
  • NR.400.752 / .754 – Quality, Safety, and Systems Improvement and Dissemination + Practicum (1.5 + 0.5 cr, 40 hrs)

AGPCNP track-specific courses (24 credits / 960 clinical hours):

  • NR.402.701 – Diagnostic Reasoning I: Wellness in Primary Care and Common Acute Health Conditions in Adult Primary Care (3 cr)
  • NR.402.702 – Diagnostic Reasoning II: Common Acute and Chronic Health Conditions in Adult Primary Care (3 cr)
  • NR.402.703 – Diagnostic Reasoning III: Gender/Reproductive and Psych/Mental Health Care in Adult Primary Care (3 cr)
  • NR.402.704 – Diagnostic Reasoning IV: Chronic, Complex and Multi-System Illnesses and Conditions in Adult Primary Care (3 cr)
  • NR.402.710 – Clinical Management I: AGPCNP (2.5 cr, 200 cl hrs)
  • NR.402.711 – Clinical Management II: AGPCNP (2.5 cr, 200 cl hrs) *onsite
  • NR.402.712 – Clinical Management III: AGPCNP (2 cr, 160 cl hrs)
  • NR.402.713 – Clinical Management IV: AGPCNP (2.5 cr, 200 cl hrs) *onsite
  • NR.402.714 – Clinical Management V: AGPCNP (2.5 cr, 200 cl hrs)
  • Elective × 2 (3 cr each, taken in Year 3)

DNP Clinicals

The AGPCNP DNP requires 960 clinical hours distributed across five Clinical Management courses, plus 160 DNP project practicum hours — totaling 1,120 hours of practice experience. Clinical rotations are completed in the student’s local geographic region; students are not required to relocate to Baltimore.

Students may also have access to clinical placements within the Johns Hopkins network of partners for those who are local or choose to relocate.

  • Total clinical hours: 960 (minimum 1,000 practice hours required for DNP, per program notes)
  • Total project practicum hours: 160
  • Clinical Management I: 200 hours (Summer Year 1)
  • Clinical Management II: 200 hours (Fall Year 2) — onsite immersion semester
  • Clinical Management III: 160 hours (Spring Year 2)
  • Clinical Management IV: 200 hours (Fall Year 3) — onsite immersion semester
  • Clinical Management V: 200 hours (Spring Year 3)
  • Clinical sites span the full adult lifespan including primary care, specialty practices, and community settings
  • Students in Louisiana and New York currently cannot conduct clinical activities in their home states — contact admissions before applying
  • Washington State residents are approved for in-state clinical experiences
  • Students are responsible for obtaining RN licensure in states where clinicals are completed; multistate compact license accepted where applicable

DNP Admissions

The AGPCNP DNP requires a BSN or entry-level nursing master’s degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program; GRE scores are accepted but not required.

  • BSN or entry-level nursing master’s from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited institution required
  • Undergraduate GPA: 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)
  • Current valid RN license; online students must hold or obtain licensure in an authorized state
  • 1 year of full-time RN experience preferred
  • Three letters of recommendation (mix of academic and professional references)
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Current resume or CV
  • Goal statement
  • Undergraduate statistics prerequisite: must be completed at a regionally accredited institution with a grade of B or better (B- not accepted); topics must include correlation, regression, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square
  • GRE scores accepted but not required
  • Interview with faculty if advanced by the admissions committee
  • TOEFL or IELTS required if English is not native language
  • Fall entry application deadlines: November 1 and January 15
  • Not eligible for F-1 or J-1 student visa sponsorship
  • Applicants with international education must have transcripts evaluated; additional state-specific restrictions may apply — confirm eligibility with admissions before applying

Tuition

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing charges $2,057 per credit for the DNP Advanced Practice program (program page rate); the 2026–27 tuition rate is $2,098 per credit. There is no resident/non-resident tuition distinction — all students pay the same rate.

At 74 credits, total tuition is approximately $152,000–$155,000 depending on entry year. A one-time matriculation fee of $500 applies to first-time JHU students. Financial aid options include grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs.

See the official tuition and fees page for full cost of attendance details.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Graduates of the AGPCNP track are eligible to sit for certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).

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