USF AGPCNP Programs

University of South Florida (USF) Health College of Nursing offers three Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) tracks:

  • Master of Science in Nursing – AGPCNP (BSN entry)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGPCNP (BSN to DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGPCNP (MSN to DNP, post-master’s)

All three tracks are offered through USF’s Tampa campus in a hybrid format, with the majority of coursework delivered online and all clinical placements completed in Florida.

Program Tracks Overview

ProgramEst. Tuition (FL Resident)Est. Duration
MSN AGPCNP (BSN entry)~$24,591~2.5–3 years
BS-DNP AGPCNP~$33,220~3.5–4 years (11 semesters)
MSN-DNP AGPCNP (post-master’s)~$13,374 (31 cr. minimum)~1.5–2 years

USF is CCNE-accredited, ranked among Florida’s leading nursing programs, and awarded over $730,000 in private scholarship funding in 2024–2025.

A notable program feature is the new graduate pathway available for BSN-entry students with fewer than 12 months of RN experience — a lighter course-load option that allows newly licensed nurses to continue gaining experience while enrolled.

Master of Science in Nursing – AGPCNP

The MSN AGPCNP program has an estimated tuition of approximately $24,591 (FL resident) or $52,539 (non-resident) based on 57 credits at the standard graduate per-credit rate, and would take approximately 2.5 to 3 years to complete on a full-time, lock-step basis.

MSN Curriculum

The MSN totals 57 credit hours, organized into three tiers: a 12-credit core (the “3 Ps”), 20 credits of foundational advanced practice coursework, and an 18-credit AGPCNP concentration sequence including three paired clinical courses. All foundational courses must be completed before clinical coursework begins. A Comprehensive Examination is required at the end of the program. Concentration courses and clinical hours will be updated in Fall 2026 to meet revised NONPF/AACN accreditation requirements.

Core Courses (12 cr.):

  • NGR 6002C – Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (4 cr.)
  • NGR 6172 – Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing (4 cr.)
  • NGR 6152 – Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology (4 cr.)

Foundational Courses (20 cr.):

  • NGR 6703 – Advanced Nursing Role and Leadership (2 cr.)
  • NGR 6803 – Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6638 – Health Promotion Across Diverse Populations (3 cr.)
  • NGR 7772 – Health Systems, Economics, and Finance (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6875 – Digital Health and Informatics to Transform Healthcare (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6733 – Organizational and Systems Leadership and Quality Improvement (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6064C – Advanced Diagnostics and Procedures (3 cr.)

AGPCNP Concentration Courses (18 cr.):

NGR 6210 – Clinical Management of the Acutely Ill Adult (4 credits)
Prepares students to manage chronic episodic health problems in adults and older adults. Covers the full spectrum of care, from stabilization to complication prevention and health restoration. Paired with NGR 6210L clinical (180 hours).

NGR 6210L – Clinical Management of the Acutely Ill Adult Clinical (3 credits)
Provides supervised clinical practice in managing acute and chronic episodic conditions in adult/older adult populations. Emphasizes diagnostic reasoning and comprehensive patient care delivery. Corequisite: NGR 6210 (180 clinical hours).

NGR 6232 – Clinical Management of Acute and Critically Ill Adults and Older Adults (4 credits)
Focuses on assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute conditions in adults and older adults, including those with comorbidities. Builds advanced clinical decision-making for critical care scenarios. Prerequisite: NGR 6210 & 6210L (B or higher). Paired with NGR 6232L.

NGR 6232L – Clinical Management of Acute and Critically Ill Adults and Older Adults Clinical (3 credits)
Hands-on clinical experience managing acute and critical illnesses in adult/geriatric patients. Develops proficiency in interdisciplinary care coordination and evidence-based interventions. Prerequisite: NGR 6210 & 6210L (B or higher). Corequisite: NGR 6232 (180 clinical hours).

NGR 6211 – Acute Care of Adults and Older Adults: Special Topics (4 credits)
Advances clinical reasoning for complex acute/critical illnesses in adults and older adults. Emphasizes collaborative relationships and optimal care delivery for specialized conditions. Prerequisite: NGR 6232 & 6232L (B or higher). Paired with NGR 6211L.

NGR 6211L – Acute Care of Adults and Older Adults: Special Topics Clinical (3 credits)
Supervised clinical practice addressing complex acute and critical care needs in adult/geriatric populations. Strengthens interprofessional collaboration and specialized treatment planning. Prerequisite: NGR 6232 & 6232L (B or higher). Corequisite: NGR 6211 (180 clinical hours).

See the official curriculum page for more details.

MSN Clinicals

MSN students must complete a minimum of 750 post-baccalaureate supervised direct clinical hours by graduation (effective Fall 2025, per NONPF 2022 / AACN 2021 standards). The concentration sequence accounts for 540 of those hours across three paired clinical courses. All clinical placements are completed in Florida and may be located anywhere in the state — USF does not guarantee local placement.

  • NGR 6207L – AGPCNP Clinical Management I (180 direct hrs)
  • NGR 6244L – AGPCNP Clinical Management II (180 direct hrs)
  • NGR 6291L – AGPCNP Clinical Management III (180 direct hrs)

MSN Admissions Requirements

  • BSN from an accredited institution; minimum 3.0 nursing GPA
  • Current, unencumbered Florida RN license by October 30 (U.S. RN license required before admission)
  • Three letters of recommendation (nursing faculty/clinical instructor, nursing supervisor, APRN/PA/MD/DO)
  • Current resume or CV
  • GRE not required (recommended but optional)
  • NursingCAS application + USF Graduate Admissions application (both required)
  • Level 1 and Level 2 background checks + drug screen required after admission
  • Proof of current health insurance required
  • F-1 visa holders are not eligible due to online delivery restrictions
  • Fall entry only | Priority deadline: February 15 | Final deadline: July 1
  • ⚠️ Students with fewer than 12 months of RN experience are automatically placed on a new graduate program plan with a lighter course load (AGPCNP track is eligible for this pathway)

Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGPCNP (BS to DNP)

The BS-DNP AGPCNP program has an estimated tuition of approximately $33,220 (FL resident) or $70,974 (non-resident) based on 77 credits, and would take approximately 3.5 to 4 years (11 semesters) to complete on a full-time, lock-step basis.

DNP Curriculum

The BS-DNP totals 77 credit hours across 11 sequential semesters, integrating shared core DNP coursework, AGPCNP clinical concentration courses, and a four-phase DNP Project sequence. A DNP Qualifying Exam is required after Semester 6. Students who enter with fewer than 12 months of RN experience are placed on a conditional new graduate plan. Concentration courses will be updated in Fall 2026 per revised accreditation requirements.

Shared Core (13 cr.):

  • NGR 7766 – Health Systems Leadership and Interprofessional Practice (3 cr.)
  • NGR 7846 – Biostatistics and Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice (4 cr.)
  • NGR 6875 – Digital Health and Informatics to Transform Healthcare (3 cr.)
  • NGR 7772 – Health Systems, Economics, and Finance (3 cr.)

Foundational Courses (21 cr.):

  • NGR 6152 – Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology (4 cr.)
  • NGR 6002C – Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (4 cr.)
  • NGR 6172 – Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing (4 cr.)
  • NGR 6638 – Health Promotion Across Diverse Populations (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6803 – Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6064C – Advanced Diagnostics and Procedures (3 cr.)

Required DNP Courses (6 cr.):

  • NGR 7768 – Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Role (2 cr.)
  • NGR 7769 – Quality Improvement and Implementation Science (4 cr.)

AGPCNP Concentration Courses (18 cr.):

  • NGR 6207 – PC Management of Adolescents to Older Adults (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6207L – AGPCNP Clinical Management I (3 cr. / 150 direct + 30 indirect hrs)
  • NGR 6244 – PC Management of Adults and Older Adults (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6244L – AGPCNP Clinical Management II (3 cr. / 180 direct hrs)
  • NGR 6291 – AGPCNP Special Topics (3 cr.)
  • NGR 6291L – AGPCNP Clinical Management III (3 cr. / 180 direct hrs)

DNP Project (12 cr.):

  • NGR 7955C – DNP Project Phase I (3 cr.)
  • NGR 7956C – DNP Project Phase II (3 cr.)
  • NGR 7957C – DNP Project Phase III (3 cr.)
  • NGR 7958C – DNP Project Phase IV (3 cr.)

Final Semester Courses:

  • NGR 6XXXL – AGPCNP Clinical Practice Immersion (4 cr. / 240 direct hrs)
  • NGR 6XXX – AGPCNP Transition Seminar (2 cr.)

See the official curriculum page for more details.

DNP Clinicals

The BS-DNP AGPCNP track requires 750 total direct clinical hours and 500 indirect (practicum) hours, distributed across the clinical concentration courses and the final immersion experience. All clinical placements are completed in Florida. The DNP Project phases include both direct and indirect clinical activity hours that count toward the 500 indirect total.

  • NGR 6207L – Clinical Management I (150 direct / 30 indirect hrs)
  • NGR 6244L – Clinical Management II (180 direct hrs)
  • NGR 6291L – Clinical Management III (180 direct hrs)
  • NGR 6XXXL – Clinical Practice Immersion (240 direct hrs)
  • DNP Project Phases I–IV – indirect/practicum hours embedded

DNP Admissions Requirements

  • BSN from an accredited institution; minimum 3.0 nursing GPA
  • Undergraduate statistics course (3 credits, grade of B or better) required before program start
  • Current, unencumbered Florida RN license by October 30
  • Three letters of recommendation (nursing faculty/clinical instructor, nursing supervisor, APRN/PA/MD/DO)
  • Current resume or CV
  • GRE not required (recommended but optional)
  • NursingCAS application + USF Graduate Admissions application (both required)
  • Level 1 and Level 2 background checks + drug screen required after admission offer
  • F-1 visa holders not eligible
  • Fall entry only | Priority deadline: February 15 | Final deadline: July 1
  • ⚠️ New graduate pathway available for students with fewer than 12 months RN experience (AGPCNP track eligible)

Doctor of Nursing Practice – AGPCNP (MSN to DNP, Post-Master’s)

The MSN-to-DNP AGPCNP program requires a minimum of 31 credits, with an estimated tuition of approximately $13,374 (FL resident) based on the standard graduate rate, and would typically take approximately 1.5 to 2 years to complete on a full-time basis. Credit requirements may increase based on a gap analysis conducted upon admission.

Post-Master’s DNP Curriculum

The MSN-to-DNP builds on existing master’s-level APRN competencies. The program requires a minimum of 31 credits, including at least 8 practicum credits and 4 DNP project credits. A gap analysis is conducted upon acceptance to identify any additional coursework needed to meet current AACN/NONPF competency standards — this may result in credits beyond the 31-credit minimum. The program follows a lock-step plan; students receive their personalized course sequence upon accepting admission.

⚠️ Detailed course-by-course curriculum for the MSN-to-DNP track is not published on the public program page. Contact the USF College of Nursing directly for a sample program plan.

See the official curriculum page for more details.

Post-Master’s DNP Clinicals

The MSN-to-DNP requires a minimum of 8 practicum credits embedded in the DNP project coursework. All practicum hours directly support the DNP project and may include direct patient care, immersion experiences, or other clinically approved activities. All hours must be completed in Florida.

  • Minimum 8 practicum credits required (direct patient care / DNP project integrated)
  • Minimum 4 DNP project credits required
  • All clinical activity completed in Florida
  • Prior master’s-level clinical hours validated through gap analysis at admission

Post-Master’s DNP Admissions Requirements

  • BSN and MSN from CCNE- or ACEN-accredited institutions; minimum 3.0 nursing GPA
  • Current, unencumbered Florida APRN license required before completion of the first semester (APRN licensure before applying is considered competitive)
  • National certification in an area of advanced practice required
  • Undergraduate statistics course (3 credits, grade of B or better)
  • Current Florida RN license by October 30
  • Three letters of recommendation (nursing faculty/clinical instructor, nursing supervisor, APRN/PA/MD/DO)
  • Current resume or CV
  • GRE not required (recommended but optional)
  • NursingCAS application + USF Graduate Admissions application (both required)
  • Gap analysis conducted upon acceptance — may add credits beyond the 31-credit minimum
  • F-1 visa holders not eligible
  • Fall entry only | Priority deadline: February 15 | Final deadline: July 1

Tuition

Graduate tuition at USF for nursing students is $431.43 per credit hour for Florida residents and $921.74 per credit hour for non-residents (includes all state, local, and other fees).

There is no additional programmatic tuition surcharge for the MSN or standard DNP nursing programs — the programmatic rate applies only to the DNP Nurse Anesthesiology program.

A flat per-term fee of $37.00 (Activities, Athletics, and Student Union combined) applies to all students regardless of credit load.

More tuition details are available here.

Accreditation

The USF Health College of Nursing’s BSN, MSN, and DNP programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Graduates of all AGPCNP tracks are eligible to sit for national board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certifying Board (AANPCB), and may apply for Florida APRN licensure upon passing.

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