Felician University offers 2 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – AGPCNP
- Post-Master’s Certificate – AGPCNP
Programs are fully online with clinical practice completed locally, featuring dedicated clinical placement support and one on-campus residency at Felician’s nursing resource and simulation center.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN – AGPCNP | $28,548 | 2 years (full-time) |
| Post-Master’s Certificate – AGPCNP | $14,274–$29,341 | 1.5–2 years (part-time) |
The MSN-AGPCNP program prepares nurses to deliver and manage primary care needs of the adult population from adolescents through frail elderly, practicing autonomously in collaboration with interprofessional teams to manage acute and chronic conditions in ambulatory and long-term care settings.
Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the MSN-AGPCNP program is approximately $28,548 and would take 2 years to complete on a full-time basis.
MSN-AGPCNP Curriculum
The 36-credit MSN-AGPCNP curriculum is delivered over six semesters with two courses per semester through 100% online coursework (except clinical hours and one campus residency).
- NURS-503: Theory & Research in Advanced Nursing Practice (4 credits)
- NURS-505: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- NURS-540: Pharmacology/Prescriptive Practice (3 credits)
- NURS-530: Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)
- NURS-661: Primary Care I: Prevention and Education (3 credits)
- NURS-662: Primary Care II: Diagnosis and Management (4 credits)
- NURS-674: Practicum: Primary Care Adult Gerontology (4 credits)
- NURS-675: Practicum: Subacute/Long-Term Care (4 credits)
- NURS-701: Leadership & Quality Improvement Healthcare Systems (3 credits)
- NURS-676: Practicum: Primary Care Adult Gerontology II (4 credits)
- NURS-702: Advocacy & Action for Health Care Policy (3 credits)
More curriculum details are available here.
MSN-AGPCNP Clinicals
The MSN-AGPCNP program requires 750 direct care clinical hours completed in three designated practicum courses. Students work under guidance of doctoral-prepared faculty and qualified preceptors in approved practicum sites meeting program objectives.
Dedicated clinical placement team helps match students with local clinical opportunities and preceptors within reasonable driving distance from home.
Clinical experiences occur in diverse settings including private practice, community health centers, healthcare systems, and universities.
One mandatory on-campus residency provides hands-on skills practice in nursing resource and simulation center for face-to-face connection with faculty and peers.
MSN-AGPCNP Admissions
- BSN from program accredited by national accreditation agency and approved by Board of Nursing
- 3.0 GPA minimum
- Unencumbered RN license in New Jersey or other accepted state
- Two professional and/or academic references
- Successful completion of undergraduate courses in nursing research, statistics, health assessment
- Official transcripts from all institutions
- Notarized copy of photo page from government-issued ID
- Personal statement
- Criminal history background check conducted at selected point following admission
- International students: 79 minimum on Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on paper-based TOEFL
Post-Master’s Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate program is approximately $14,274-$29,341 and would take 1.5-2 years to complete on a part-time basis.
Certificate Curriculum
The Post-Master’s Certificate consists of 18 core credits at Felician University plus potential prerequisite courses determined through gap analysis. Transfer credits accepted from accredited Nurse Practitioner programs with grades B or higher earned within past five years.
Core Curriculum (18 credits):
- NURS-661: Primary Care I: Prevention and Education (3 credits)
- NURS-662: Primary Care II: Diagnosis and Management (4 credits)
- NURS-674: Practicum: Primary Care Adult Gerontology (4 credits)
- NURS-675: Practicum: Subacute/Long-Term Care (4 credits)
- NURS-676: Practicum: Primary Care Adult Gerontology II (4 credits)
Potential Prerequisites (if determined by gap analysis):
- NURS 505: Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- NURS 540: Pharmacology/Prescriptive Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 530: Advanced Health Assessment with 60 virtual lab hours (3 credits)
Alternative Full Certificate Track (37 credits): Certificate may include three doctoral level courses with comprehensive curriculum spanning 24 months over six terms:
- NURS 505: Advanced Clinical Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- NURS 540: Pharmacology/Prescriptive Practice (3 credits)
- NURS 530: Advanced Health Assessment with 60 virtual lab hours (3 credits)
- NURS 661: Primary Care I: Prevention and Education (3 credits)
- NURS 662: Primary Care II: Diagnosis and Management (4 credits)
- NURS 645: Advanced Practice Nursing Seminar (3 credits)
- NURS 699: Clinical Skills Competency Intensive mandatory in-person (1 credit)
- NURS 701: Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Systems (3 credits)
- NURS 705: Nursing Informatics (3 credits)
- NURS 674: Practicum: Primary Care Adult Gerontology I with 250 hours (4 credits)
- NURS 675: Practicum: Primary Care – Subacute and Long-Term Care with 250 hours (4 credits)
- NURS 676: Practicum: Primary Care Gerontology II with 250 hours (4 credits)
Certificate Clinicals
Post-Master’s Certificate requires 750 direct care clinical hours (585 hours for core track) completed through three practicum courses with on-campus intensives in designated courses. Clinical placement support integrated into program with dedicated team identifying and securing quality placement sites and preceptors near student’s community. Students work with approved preceptors in diverse primary care settings including ambulatory clinics, long-term care facilities, subacute care centers. Clinical hours cannot begin until student receives Approval to Start from course faculty.
Certificate Admissions
- Master’s Degree in Nursing from program accredited by national accreditation agency
- 3.0 GPA minimum
- RN license in New Jersey or other accepted state with no current or pending disciplinary action
- Official academic transcripts from all institutions
- Two professional and/or academic references
- Successful completion of undergraduate or graduate courses in statistics and health assessment
- Graduate course in nursing research completed
- Notarized copy of photo page from government-issued ID
- Personal statement
- Minimum 10 credits must be completed at Felician University
- MSN-level pharmacology course must be taken within 5 years of projected program completion
- International students: 79 minimum on Internet-based TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS
Tuition
Graduate MSN tuition is $793 per credit for total degree cost of $28,548 excluding fees. 30% EdAssist discount may be available for full-time employees at participating employers verified annually and enrolled at least half-time.
With EdAssist discount, Felician offers lowest tuition in the state. EdAssist discount applies to tuition only, cannot be combined with other discounts, and is deducted from cost of attendance when calculating financial aid package.
Program features three start dates per year and rolling admissions.
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Nursing program and post-graduate APN certificate programs at Felician University are accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Felician University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Felician’s online MSN program ranked nationally for Best Online MSN Program and ranked 2nd (tied) in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report.
Graduates eligible to apply for national certification from American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and State Board of Nursing licensure as Advanced Practice Nurse. Felician School of Nursing maintains 100% passing rate for MSN-AGPCNP graduates, with 95% of graduates employed or in graduate school.
More AGPCNP Programs in New Jersey
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