NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing offers 3 Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Tracks:
- Master of Science (MS) – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
- Advanced Certificate – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
The MS track runs on campus, and it uses small seminars, individualized advisement, and faculty-arranged clinical placements in primary care and specialty clinics.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MS AGPCNP | $127,296 | ~3 years part-time |
| DNP AGPCNP | $209,664 | ~5 years part-time |
| Advanced Certificate AGPCNP | $29,952–$89,856 | ~2 years part-time |
Master of Science Nursing – AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the MS AGPCNP program is approximately $127,296 in tuition (51 credits × $2,496 per credit) plus mandatory fees, and it would take about 2.7 years to complete on a full time basis if you follow an 8-term plan.
MS Curriculum
MS coursework totals 51 credits and covers statistics, nursing research, issues and trends in health care, population-focused care, and the advanced practice core in pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, physical assessment, and clinical practice roles.
Coursework includes:
NURSE-GN 2005 – Intro Stats Health Profs (3 credits)
This course teaches basic biostatistics for nursing graduate students. Students interpret graphs, tables, and common statistical tests used in health research. The course builds skill in reading and judging statistical results in the medical literature.
NURSE-GN 2303 – Research in Nursing (3 credits)
This course trains students to be skilled users of nursing research. Students practice finding evidence, appraising study quality, and applying results to clinical decisions. The course links research evidence with patient preferences and clinical judgment.
NURSE-GN 2041 – Issues and Trends in Nursing and Health Care (3 credits)
This course reviews current social, political, and economic forces that shape health care and nursing practice. Students examine health policy, health equity, and professional credentialing for advanced practice roles. Students also plan actions for leadership and civic engagement in nursing.
NURSE-GN 2011 – APN: Population Focused Care (3 credits)
This course teaches advanced practice nursing at the community and population level. Students use public health frameworks to plan programs that improve population outcomes. The course covers community assessment data, epidemiology basics, and cultural and political competence.
NURSE-GN 2050 – Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
This course studies disease mechanisms across the lifespan for advanced practice. Students connect organ system changes to patient presentations using a developmental lens. Case discussions help students apply pathophysiology concepts to clinical problems.
NURSE-GN 2021 – Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
This course prepares students to choose and manage drug therapy across age groups. Students integrate pharmacology and pathophysiology to select safe and effective treatment plans. The course builds skill in evidence-based prescribing and treatment adjustment.
NURSE-GN 2012 – Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
This course builds advanced history and physical exam skills for diverse patients. Students use a case-based approach to form hypotheses and guide clinical decisions. The course also introduces diagnostic tests and basic ECG interpretation.
NURSE-GN 2013 – Contemporary Clinical Practice Roles (3 credits)
This course introduces advanced practice roles and practice management in direct care. Students develop skills in leadership, communication, ethics, and change management. The course emphasizes autonomous and team-based care for diverse and underserved groups.
NURSE-GN 2036 – Health Promotion across the Adult–Older Adult Lifespan (3 credits)
This course covers health promotion and prevention for adults and older adults. Students apply developmental and clinical concepts to plan evidence-based care. The course also addresses access, culture, ethics, and family and adult development factors.
NURSE-GN 2037 – Common Health Problems of Adults and Older Adults & Seminar (3 credits)
This course teaches diagnosis and management approaches for common adult and older adult conditions. Students strengthen clinical problem solving and counseling skills for primary care practice. Students use research to guide care for diverse patient groups.
NURSE-GN 2030 – Geriatric Syndromes (3 credits)
This course focuses on complex geriatric syndromes across primary, acute, and long-term care. Students learn functional, mental, and multi-condition assessment and management strategies. The course also covers interdisciplinary teamwork, ethics, and resource use.
NURSE-GN 2060 – Mental Health Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
This course reviews common mental health and substance use conditions from adolescence through older adulthood. Students study social, biological, and cultural factors that affect risk, assessment, and treatment. The course compares medication and non-medication treatment options in multiple care settings.
NURSE-GN 2016 – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II (3 credits)
This course prepares students to manage acute and chronic problems in adolescent and adult primary care. Students build diagnostic reasoning and create evidence-based care plans with prevention and advocacy. The course also covers caseload management, teamwork, and community resources.
NURSE-GN 2017 – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practicum II (3 credits)
This practicum applies adult-gerontology primary care skills in a supervised clinical setting. Students assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate complex patient needs using evidence-based care. The practicum emphasizes ethical practice, cultural competence, collaboration, and leadership.
NURSE-GN 2018 – APN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care III (3 credits)
This course focuses on complex adult and adolescent primary care problems. Students develop differential diagnoses and management plans with clear outcome measures. The course integrates clinician, educator, advocate, and leader roles with policy and teamwork concepts.
NURSE-GN 2019 – APN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practicum III (3 credits)
This practicum provides advanced primary care management for complex adult and adolescent patients. Students deliver evidence-based care with a focus on leadership in the primary care setting. The practicum reinforces ethical care, cultural competence, and coordinated team practice.
More curriculum details are available here: MS AGPCNP curriculum (NYU Bulletins).
MS Clinicals
Clinical training occurs in community-based primary care settings such as outpatient clinics, provider offices, long-term care settings, and home-based care, and faculty arrange placements for students. Students can rotate through major health systems and specialty practices that co-manage care with primary care teams.
MS Admissions
Applicants typically submit transcripts, a résumé, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and an RN license, and NYU notes a 3.0 minimum GPA for MS applicants in its program materials.
- BS in nursing (or an ADN plus a non-nursing BA/BS path, as allowed by NYU)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- RN license (NY State license required before starting coursework)
- Statistics and research coursework as required by NYU
Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the DNP AGPCNP program is approximately $209,664 in tuition for the Post-BS pathway (84 credits × $2,496 per credit) plus mandatory fees, and it would take about 5 years to complete on a full time basis if you follow the 15-term sample plan.
DNP Curriculum
The Post-BS pathway includes AGPCNP specialty coursework plus DNP leadership courses in quality, epidemiology, informatics, health policy, economics, and an extended DNP project sequence.
- NURSE-GN 3815 Leadership and Organizational Systems Management for Quality Care
- NURSE-GN 3816 Clinical Applied Epidemiology
- NURSE-GN 3813 Health Care Business, Economics, and Finance
- NURSE-GN 3814 Health Policy
- NURSE-GN 3810 Innovations in Information Technology for Healthcare
- NURSE-GN 3825 Improving Health Outcomes Through Quality
- DNP Project Seminar I and II courses
More curriculum details are available here: DNP AGPCNP curriculum (NYU Bulletins).
DNP Clinicals
NYU reports 1,025+ clinical hours for the Post-BS DNP pathway, with specialty clinical hours plus project-related hours completed during the DNP project work.
- Specialty clinical hours in AGPCNP practicums
- DNP Project clinical hours completed with the scholarly project
DNP Admissions
NYU lists different entry paths with a higher GPA expectation for DNP applicants, plus licensure and experience requirements based on entry type.
- Post-BS to DNP: BSN (or ADN + non-nursing BA/BS), GPA 3.5, NYS RN license, statistics and research coursework, and RN experience
- Advanced Standing DNP: MS in nursing, GPA 3.5, NYS NP license in an approved population focus, and graduate statistics and research coursework
- Advanced Certificate to DNP: MS in nursing, GPA 3.5, NYS RN license, and statistics and research coursework
Advanced Certificate – AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the Advanced Certificate AGPCNP program is approximately $29,952–$89,856 in tuition (12–36 credits × $2,496 per credit) plus mandatory fees, and it would take about 2 years to complete on a full time basis depending on gap analysis.
Certificate Curriculum
NYU structures the certificate through a gap analysis, and it requires 12–36 credits with the AGPCNP specialty courses listed as required program components.
- NURSE-GN 2050 Advanced Pathophysiology
- NURSE-GN 2012 Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan
- NURSE-GN 2021 Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan
- NURSE-GN 2036 Health Promotion across the Adult–Older Adult Lifespan
- NURSE-GN 2037 Common Health Problems of Adults and Older Adults & Seminar
- NURSE-GN 2030 Geriatric Syndromes
- NURSE-GN 2060 Mental Health Across the Lifespan
- NURSE-GN 2013 Contemporary Clinical Practice Roles
- NURSE-GN 2016 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II
- NURSE-GN 2017 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practicum II
- NURSE-GN 2018 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care III
- NURSE-GN 2019 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Practicum III
Certificate Clinicals
Clinical work is completed through the required AGPCNP practicum courses, and the credit total depends on the student gap analysis.
- Faculty-arranged placements
- Primary care and community-based clinical sites
Certificate Admissions
NYU lists eligibility for the advanced certificate as a master’s degree in nursing, a GPA expectation, and NYS licensure before coursework begins.
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- NYS nursing license before starting courses
- One year of full-time RN experience before specialty courses (as stated by NYU)
Tuition
NYU lists Rory Meyers graduate tuition at $2,496 per credit (per point) for the 2025–2026 academic year, and NYU bills mandatory fees separately by term.
More tuition details are available here: See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
NYU Rory Meyers states program eligibility for New York State licensure and national certification steps for NP practice on its program pages, and it aligns clinical and curricular requirements to those standards.
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