Oakland University School of Nursing offers 2 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontological Primary Care NP (BSN entry)
- Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate – Adult Gerontological Primary Care NP (MSN entry)
Both programs are delivered through Oakland’s School of Nursing on the Rochester, Michigan campus and focus on holistic primary care across the adolescent-to-older-adult lifespan.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN AGPCNP | $44,721 | 2–3 years |
| Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP | $14,273 (or gap analysis) | Not clearly stated |
Admission is competitive and interview-based; the program director works with each admitted student to develop a signed individual plan of study. Students also have access to the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Oakland Chapter, providing professional networking opportunities alongside their coursework.
MSN AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the MSN AGPCNP at Oakland University is approximately $44,721 for Michigan residents or approximately $50,678 for non-residents (47 credits × $951.50 / $1,078.25 per credit).
The program takes approximately 2 years to complete full-time or 3 years part-time. Both full-time and part-time options are admitted once per year in the fall.
MSN Curriculum
The MSN AGPCNP requires 47 total credits organized across three blocks: a 10-credit foundation, an 11-credit clinical core, and a 26-credit AGPCNP specialty sequence.
The foundation covers nursing theory, translational research, scholarship, systems leadership, and a graduate project. The clinical core builds advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology skills.
The specialty block — the heart of the AGPCNP track — addresses gerontological concepts, health promotion, and three sequential clinical courses covering acute health conditions, chronic health conditions, and aging adults, each carrying 6 credits of combined didactic and clinical content. The program requires a minimum of 630 clinical practice hours.
Foundation Courses (10 credits):
- NRS 5312 – Theory and Translational Research for Advanced Nursing Practice (4 cr.)
- NRS 5322 – Nursing Scholarship and Dissemination (1 cr.)
- NRS 5241 – Systems Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 cr.)
- NRS 6398 – Graduate Project (2 cr.)
Clinical Core Courses (11 credits):
- NRS 6411 – Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr.)
- NRS 6441 – Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan (4 cr.)
- NRS 6421 – Advanced Health Assessment (4 cr.)
AGPCNP Specialty Courses (26 credits):
NRS 5251 – Inter-professional Role Development Leadership and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice
Examines role theory, leadership, ethics, and regulation shaping advanced practice nursing roles amid evolving healthcare trends.
NRS 6627 – Advanced Concepts in Gerontology
Applies physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual factors to advanced nursing care for older adults.
NRS 6633 – Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
Integrates health promotion, maintenance, and wellness strategies for advanced nursing practice across all ages.
NRS 6637 – Advanced Nursing Care Acute Health Conditions
Prepares nurse practitioners for managing acute health conditions in specialty advanced practice roles.
NRS 6647 – Advanced Nursing Care of Chronic Health Conditions
Focuses on advanced nursing strategies for managing chronic health conditions across patient populations.
NRS 6667 – Advanced Nursing Care of Aging Adults
Addresses comprehensive assessment, interventions, quality of life, and palliative care needs for aging adults.
More curriculum details are available here.
MSN Clinicals
The MSN AGPCNP requires a minimum of 630 supervised clinical practice hours distributed across the three AGPCNP specialty clinical courses. Clinical specifics beyond total hours and the course sequence are not fully detailed on the official program page — contact the School of Nursing directly for preceptor arrangement details and site expectations.
- Minimum 630 clinical practice hours required
- Clinical hours embedded within NRS 6637 (Acute Health Conditions), NRS 6647 (Chronic Health Conditions), and NRS 6667 (Aging Adults) — each carrying 6 credits of combined didactic and clinical content
- Population focus: adolescents (age 13) through end of life in primary care settings including routine, episodic, and complex health management
- Settings include primary care of adolescents, young adults, adults, and older/aging adults
- Preceptor arrangement model not explicitly stated — confirm with Program Director Carolyn Tieppo at cktieppo@oakland.edu or (248) 364-8714
MSN Admissions
Applicants need a BSN from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited program, a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, and an active Michigan RN license. All materials are submitted through NursingCAS — no separate OU graduate application is required. Admission is competitive and fall-only; a faculty interview is required for qualified applicants.
- BSN from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
- Current, unrestricted RN license in the United States or its territories
- Unrestricted Michigan RN license required
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions (submitted via NursingCAS)
- Two letters of recommendation from healthcare professionals in nursing, leadership, administration, or education who can attest to the applicant’s work or educational experience and potential for graduate study
- Professional statement (750 words or less) addressing: the APRN consensus model and scope of practice, career goals after program completion, how recent clinical experience has prepared the applicant for advanced practice, and professional development plans
- Individual faculty interview required for qualified applicants (scheduled after all materials are submitted)
- All applications submitted through NursingCAS (nursingcas.org) — no OU Graduate Application
- Early Decision deadline: March 1 | Standard Decision deadline: May 1 | International: May 1
- Fall admission only — both full-time and part-time admitted once per year
- All accepted students develop a signed individual plan of study with the NP Program Director
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and earn a B or above in each course throughout the program
Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP at Oakland University starts at approximately $14,273 for Michigan residents (15 credit minimum × $951.50/credit).
The actual total depends on the individual gap analysis comparing each student’s prior MSN coursework and clinical hours against AGPCNP national certification requirements. Duration is not clearly stated and varies by the number of courses identified through the gap analysis.
Certificate Curriculum
The post-master’s certificate requires a minimum of 15 credits in an approved plan of study, determined entirely by a gap analysis of each student’s prior MSN didactic and clinical experience relative to AGPCNP certification requirements. The gap analysis identifies which foundation, clinical core, and specialty courses remain outstanding. All courses draw from the same curriculum used in the MSN AGPCNP track. Students completing all required gap-identified courses earn the post-master’s certificate in Adult Gerontological Primary Care NP.
Foundation courses (up to 10 credits — included only if gap analysis identifies need):
- NRS 5312 – Theory and Translational Research for Advanced Nursing Practice (4 cr.)
- NRS 5322 – Nursing Scholarship and Dissemination (1 cr.)
- NRS 5241 – Systems Leadership and Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 cr.)
- NRS 6398 – Graduate Project (2 cr.)
Clinical core courses (up to 11 credits — included only if gap analysis identifies need):
- NRS 6411 – Advanced Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr.)
- NRS 6421 – Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (4 cr.)
- NRS 6441 – Advanced Pharmacology Across the Lifespan (4 cr.)
Specialty courses (up to 26 credits — included only if gap analysis identifies need):
- NRS 5251 – Interprofessional Role Development, Leadership & Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice (3 cr.)
- NRS 6627 – Advanced Concepts in Gerontology (3 cr.)
- NRS 6633 – Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (2 cr.)
- NRS 6637 – Advanced Nursing Care: Acute Health Conditions (6 cr.)
- NRS 6647 – Advanced Nursing Care of Chronic Health Conditions (6 cr.)
- NRS 6667 – Advanced Nursing Care of Aging Adults (6 cr.)
More curriculum details are available here.
Certificate Clinicals
The post-master’s certificate requires a minimum of 500 supervised clinical hours for national certification eligibility. The gap analysis determines how many additional clinical hours are needed beyond what the student completed in their prior MSN program; additional hours are assigned as needed to reach the 500-hour minimum.
- Minimum 500 clinical hours required for certification eligibility
- Gap analysis determines how many additional clinical hours are needed beyond prior MSN clinical experience
- Clinical hours embedded within specialty courses identified through the gap analysis
- Population focus: adolescents through end of life in primary care settings
- Preceptor arrangement model not explicitly stated — confirm with Program Director
Certificate Admissions
Applicants must hold an MSN from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited program and an active Michigan RN license. Admissions requirements mirror the MSN track exactly; a faculty interview is required for all qualified applicants.
- BSN (and MSN) from an NLN- or CCNE-accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
- Current, unrestricted RN license in the United States or its territories
- Unrestricted Michigan RN license required
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions (submitted via NursingCAS)
- Two letters of recommendation from healthcare professionals who can attest to work or educational experience and potential for graduate study
- Professional statement (750 words or less) — same prompts as MSN: APRN consensus model, career goals, clinical preparation, and professional development plans
- Individual faculty interview required for qualified applicants
- All applications submitted through NursingCAS — no separate OU Graduate Application
- Early Decision deadline: March 1 | Standard Decision deadline: May 1
- Fall admission only
- Gap analysis completed upon admission to determine individualized plan of study; minimum 15 credits required
- Signed plan of study developed with the NP Program Director upon acceptance
Tuition
Oakland University charges $951.50 per credit hour for Michigan resident graduate students and $1,078.25 per credit hour for non-residents. These rates apply to both the MSN and the post-master’s certificate. A key advantage: Oakland University is the only public university in Michigan that does not charge student fees — the published per-credit rate is the full cost, with no additional mandatory fees layered on top.
Estimated total tuition:
- MSN AGPCNP (47 credits): ~$44,721 in-state / ~$50,678 non-resident
- Post-Master’s Certificate (15 credit minimum): ~$14,273 in-state / ~$16,174 non-resident — actual total varies by gap analysis results
Books, materials, and living expenses are additional. See the official tuition page for more details here.
Accreditation
The Oakland University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates of the MSN AGPCNP and the post-master’s certificate are prepared to sit for national certification examinations through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
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