The University of Indianapolis offers 3 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner tracks:
- MSN AGPCNP
- BSN-DNP AGPCNP
- Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP
All three programs are delivered online with asynchronous non-clinical courses and synchronous clinical courses.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSN AGPCNP | $38K | 32 months |
| BSN-DNP AGPCNP | $51K | ~3.5 years |
| Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP | $27K | Varies (gap analysis) |
Students are required to come to campus for periodic skills checkoffs in health assessment and diagnostics courses, and may need to attend for Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) during clinical coursework — UIndy’s response to new competency-based accreditation requirements.
The three-track structure accommodates nurses at any post-BSN stage, and the clinical placement team works directly with students to help identify and secure local practicum sites.
MSN AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the MSN AGPCNP at the University of Indianapolis is approximately $38K (46 credits × $828/credit), and the program takes 32 months (8 consecutive semesters) to complete on a part-time basis.
MSN Curriculum
The 46-credit MSN is a part-time online program spanning 8 consecutive semesters. The curriculum integrates advanced practice nursing core content with adult-gerontology primary care specialty coursework. Highlighted courses include:
- Advanced Health Assessment (4 credits)
- Diagnostics and Procedures in Primary Care (2 credits)
- Role Transformation and Scientific Underpinning for Advanced Practice (3 credits)
- Health Policy and Advocacy (3 credits)
Full course descriptions and the complete degree plan are available through the UIndy School of Nursing advising team. The school does not publish a course catalog, so full curriculum details are not available online.
Two intake terms are available: Fall and Spring.
MSN Clinicals
The MSN requires 750 clinical hours completed at local placement sites. UIndy’s clinical placement services work with students to help secure a site, though students must hold a valid RN license in the state where clinicals will be completed.
- 750 total clinical hours
- Clinical placement support provided by the university
- Clinical courses are delivered synchronously
- Periodic on-campus checkoffs required for health assessment and diagnostics courses
- OSCEs may be required on campus during clinical courses per competency-based accreditation standards
- Population focus: adults of all ages across community-based and home settings
- Approved states for enrollment: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky
MSN Admissions
Applicants need a BSN from a nationally accredited program, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and one year of full-time RN experience before starting clinicals.
- BSN from a regionally accredited NLN-AC or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Valid, unencumbered RN license in Indiana or approved state (IN, IL, OH, MI, KY)
- One year of full-time RN work experience before applying (part-time experience evaluated case by case)
- Recommended experience areas: ICU, step-down units, medical-surgical, or ER
- One letter of recommendation from a current or recent supervisor holding a minimum BSN
- Current resume demonstrating work experience
- Essay addressing career goals related to becoming a nurse practitioner
- Completed online graduate nursing application
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities
- Faculty interview may be scheduled
- Two intake terms: Fall and Spring
BSN-DNP AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the BSN-DNP AGPCNP at the University of Indianapolis is approximately $51K (62 credits × $828/credit), and the program takes approximately 3.5 years (10 consecutive semesters) to complete on a part-time basis.
DNP Curriculum
The 62-credit BSN-DNP is a part-time online program spanning 10 consecutive semesters. It builds the AGPCNP specialty onto a full doctoral framework that includes health systems leadership, translational research, and a DNP project. Highlighted courses include:
- Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
- Health Policy and Advocacy (3 credits)
- Primary Care Transition to Advanced Practice (4 credits)
- DNP Project Development and Proposal (4 credits)
Full course descriptions and the complete degree plan are available through the UIndy School of Nursing advising team. Two intake terms are available: Fall and Spring.
DNP Clinicals
The BSN-DNP requires 1,050–1,250 clinical and practicum hours across the program. UIndy’s clinical placement team works with students to help identify and secure local sites.
- 1,050–1,250 total clinical and practicum hours
- Clinical placement support provided by the university
- Clinical courses are synchronous; non-clinical courses are asynchronous
- Periodic on-campus checkoffs required for health assessment and diagnostics courses
- OSCEs may be required on campus during clinical courses per competency-based accreditation standards
- Population focus: adults of all ages with emphasis on complex, autonomous primary care
- Approved states for enrollment: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky
DNP Admissions
BSN-DNP admissions requirements mirror the MSN, with the addition of one year of full-time work experience prior to starting clinicals.
- BSN from a regionally accredited NLN-AC or CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Valid, unencumbered RN license in Indiana or approved state (IN, IL, OH, MI, KY)
- One year of full-time RN work experience prior to starting clinicals
- One letter of recommendation
- Essay
- Current resume
- Completed online graduate nursing application
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities
- Two intake terms: Fall and Spring
Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP
The estimated cost for the Post-Master’s Certificate AGPCNP at the University of Indianapolis is approximately $27K (33 credits × $828/credit), though the actual credit requirement varies based on a gap analysis of each student’s prior MSN coursework.
Duration varies accordingly and is not clearly stated.
Certificate Curriculum
The standard post-master’s certificate requires 33 track-specific credit hours. An individualized gap analysis is performed after admission to determine which prior MSN courses may transfer, potentially reducing the total credit and time requirement. Credit may also be awarded for prior work experience.
A complete degree plan and course descriptions are available by contacting the CHS Admissions Team at gradnursing@uindy.edu or 317-788-8031.
Certificate Clinicals
The post-master’s certificate requires 600 clinical hours in primary care settings. As with the MSN and DNP tracks, UIndy assists students with clinical site identification.
- 600 total clinical hours
- Clinical hours may be partially credited based on gap analysis results
- Clinical placement support provided by the university
- Valid, unencumbered RN license in the state where clinicals will be completed required
- Population focus: adults across the lifespan in primary care settings
Certificate Admissions
Applicants must hold both a BSN and an MSN from nationally accredited programs, with higher GPA thresholds than the MSN track. A gap analysis is required as part of the application process.
- BSN from a NLN- or CCNE-accredited program with minimum 3.0 GPA
- MSN from a NLN- or CCNE-accredited program with minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Valid, unencumbered RN license in the state where clinicals will be completed
- If not currently practicing in an APRN role: evidence of a graduate-level pharmacology course from a nationally accredited nursing program completed within the past 5 years
- One letter of recommendation from a supervisor (MSN preferred) addressing clinical ability, work experience, professional contributions, and potential for success
- Current resume or CV
- Completed online graduate nursing application
- Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities, including syllabi and documentation of direct patient care clinical hours for courses being considered for transfer
- Gap analysis review completed by program faculty after application is received
- Faculty interview required after completed application is received
Tuition
The University of Indianapolis charges $828 per credit hour for the MSN AGPCNP, BSN-DNP AGPCNP, and post-master’s certificate AGPCNP tracks.
Online graduate fees are $176 per semester for full-time students (8 or more credit hours for nursing) and $104 per semester for part-time students.
Based on published credit totals, estimated tuition is approximately $38K for the MSN (46 credits), $51K for the BSN-DNP (62 credits), and $27K for the standard post-master’s certificate (33 credits) — though the certificate total may be lower depending on gap analysis results.
See the official tuition page for more details.
Accreditation
The University of Indianapolis School of Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Graduates of the AGPCNP tracks are eligible to sit for national certification examinations through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), with reported pass rates well above the national average.
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