UCF offers 2 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- BSN-to-DNP AGPCNP
- Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP
Both are hybrid-format programs requiring periodic on-campus attendance in the greater Central Florida service area.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BSN-DNP AGPCNP | $53K (FL resident) | 3 years (full-time) |
| Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP | $24K (FL resident) | 18 months |
UCF assigns clinical sites and preceptors directly — a meaningful advantage for students who don’t want to navigate that process independently. The DNP is the right fit for BSN-prepared RNs targeting the highest level of clinical practice; the certificate suits currently board-certified APRNs adding primary care to their scope.
BSN-DNP AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the BSN-to-DNP AGPCNP at UCF is approximately $53K for Florida residents, and the program takes about 3 years to complete on a full-time basis (9 semesters); part-time students can expect closer to 4 years (12 semesters).
DNP Curriculum
The 73-credit curriculum is structured across three blocks: 15 credits of advanced practice core, 19 credits of AGPCNP specialty coursework, and 36 credits of DNP core — plus a 3-credit elective and a DNP project.
The advanced practice core covers diagnostic reasoning, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and epidemiology.
Specialty courses move through adult primary care, gerontologic care, women’s health, and clinical practicum rotations. The DNP core addresses evidence-based practice, health systems and policy, leadership, healthcare technology, and a three-phase doctoral project sequence through dissemination.
Advanced Practice Core (15 credits):
- NGR7003 – Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- NGR7003L – Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Lab
- NGR5141 – Pathophysiological Bases for Advanced Nursing Practice
- NGR6172 – Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- NGR6063L – Advanced Skills for the Management of Illness and Injuries
- NGR7673 – Epidemiology Principles in Advanced Practice Nursing
AGPCNP Specialty Courses (19 credits):
NGR6201 – Adult I Primary Care (3 credits)
Builds theoretical skills for evaluating, diagnosing, and managing primary care health needs of adults.
NGR6240L – Adult I Clinical for APNs (3 credits)
Applies evaluation, diagnosis, and management skills for adult health needs in clinical practice.
NGR6202L – Adult II Primary Care Clinical (3 credits)
Develops clinical skills for managing complex, long-term adult health conditions.
NGR6334 – Women’s Health for APNs (2 credits)
Theoretical foundation for evaluating, diagnosing, and managing women’s health across the lifecycle.
NGR6263 – Gerontologic Care for APNs (3 credits)
Theoretical skills for evaluation, diagnosis, and management of older adult health needs.
NGR6263L – Gerontologic Care Clinical for NPs (2 credits)
Clinical practice addressing normal and abnormal variations in older adults’ physical, cognitive, and psychologic states.
NGR6248L – FNP/AGNP Practice Practicum (3 credits)
Supervised advanced clinical preceptorship for nurse practitioner roles (repeatable up to 2 times).
DNP Core (36 credits):
- NGR6874 – Nursing Environment Management
- NGR7065 – Advanced Clinical Management for Advanced Practice Nursing
- NGR7673 – Epidemiology Principles in Advanced Practice Nursing
- NGR7793 – Leadership and Economics in Advanced Practice Nursing
- NGR7820 – Innovative Technologies in Healthcare
- NGR7827 – Concepts, Measurement, and Data Management
- NGR7855C – Evidence-Based Practice Development for DNP
- NGR7892 – Healthcare Systems and Policy
- NGR7911C – Doctoral Project I
- NGR7912C – Doctoral Project 2
- NGR7913 – Doctoral Project 3
- NGR7853 – Dissemination and Implementation Science
View more curriculum details in the course catalog.
DNP Clinicals
The DNP requires 1,140 total clinical hours — one of the higher requirements among primary care DNP programs. Each 3-credit clinical course equals 180 patient-contact hours.
- 1,140 total practicum hours required
- Clinical placement coordinator assigns all sites and preceptors — students do not self-source
- All clinical experiences must be completed within UCF’s Central Florida service area (Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Lake, Brevard, Osceola, Flagler, Northern Indian River, and Marion counties)
- Settings include clinics, physician offices, skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and private practices
- Population focus: patients ages 13 and older (adolescence through end of life)
- Clinical courses require a one- or two-day per semester simulation workshop on campus
DNP Admissions
Applicants need a BSN from a regionally accredited, CCNE- or ACEN-accredited institution and an active Florida RN license. RNs holding a non-nursing bachelor’s degree may apply but must complete prerequisite nursing courses before beginning program coursework.
- BSN from a regionally accredited, CCNE- or ACEN-accredited nursing program
- Active RN license in the State of Florida (out-of-state applicants must be eligible for Florida licensure)
- Completed undergraduate statistics course
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Curriculum vitae reflecting clinical experience, scholarly work, certifications, and professional activities
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Written essay (500 words or less) addressing professional goals, readiness for doctoral study, and a potential DNP project focus area
- Faculty interview may be required
- Application deadline: February 1 for Fall admission (admits once per year)
- No GRE requirement stated
Non-nursing bachelor’s degree prerequisites (must be completed before program courses begin):
- NUR 3805 – Dimensions of Professional Practice (3 credits)
- NUR 4637 – Public Health Nursing (3 credits)
- NUR 3165 – Nursing Research (3 credits)
Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP at UCF is approximately $24K for Florida residents, and the program takes about 18 months to complete across 4 part-time semesters.
Certificate Curriculum
The 19-credit curriculum focuses entirely on AGPCNP specialty content — no DNP core courses or doctoral project are required. Coursework covers adult primary care, gerontologic care, women’s health, and four clinical practicum courses.
Graduates who want to continue toward a DNP can transition into UCF’s Advanced Practice post-master’s DNP program after completing this certificate.
- NGR6334 – Women’s Health for APNs (2 credits)
- NGR6201 – Adult I Primary Care (3 credits)
- NGR6240L – Adult I Clinical for APNs (3 credits / 180 clinical hours)
- NGR6263 – Gerontologic Care for APNs (3 credits)
- NGR6263L – Gerontologic Care Clinical for NPs (2 credits / 120 clinical hours)
- NGR6202L – Adult II Primary Care Clinical (3 credits / 180 clinical hours)
- NGR6248L – FNP/Adult-Gero NP Practice Practicum (3 credits / 180 clinical hours)
View more curriculum details in the course catalog.
Certificate Clinicals
The certificate requires up to 660 clinical hours distributed across four practicum courses. As with the DNP, UCF assigns all placements — no self-sourcing required.
- Up to 660 total clinical hours
- Hours distributed across NGR6240L (180 hrs), NGR6202L (180 hrs), NGR6263L (120 hrs), and NGR6248L (180 hrs)
- Clinical placement coordinator manages all site and preceptor assignments
- All clinical experiences must occur within UCF’s Central Florida service area
- Clinical courses include a one- or two-day per semester simulation workshop on campus
- Population focus: ages 13 and older across primary care settings
Certificate Admissions
This program is restricted to currently board-certified APRNs with an MSN. It is not open to RNs without an existing advanced practice license.
- BSN and MSN from a regionally accredited institution
- Active APRN license in the State of Florida
- Current board certification as an NP, CNM, CRNA, or CNS
- Completed undergraduate statistics course
- Prerequisite: NGR 5638 – Health Promotion (3 credits)
- Application deadline: September 1 for Spring admission
- Admits on a space-available basis
- No GRE requirement
Tuition
Florida resident graduate tuition and fees run approximately $5,902 per semester.
The BSN-DNP track totals roughly $53K over 9 full-time semesters; the post-master’s certificate comes in around $24K across 4 part-time semesters.
Out-of-state rates are not broken out in the available source material.
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
UCF’s AGPCNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which satisfies the educational eligibility criteria for national AGPCNP certification through either the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
UCF is also a member of NC-SARA, governing state authorization for its programs. Institutional regional accreditation is not explicitly stated in the source material.
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