Program Details
Program themes, format and learning outcomes specific to our Master of Science Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) concentration.
AGNP Program Format
- Focus on improving health outcomes for adolescents through older adults through skilled assessment and the development of primary treatment plans.
- Program of study includes 48 program credits with 545 clinical practicum hours.
- Courses delivered online, asynchronous setting in 8-week and 16-week sessions.
- Required online orientation at the beginning of the program.
AGNP Program Themes
- Advocacy for social justice and human dignity
- Inquiry and scholarship
- Optimization of safety, quality, and outcomes
- Innovation
- Leadership
AGNP Learning Outcomes
- Integrates findings from the sciences and humanities for the continual improvement of nursing care across diverse settings.
- Applies knowledge of organizational and system leadership practices.
- Selects and applies quality improvement strategies to optimize safety and outcomes.
- Utilizes clinical scholarship as a foundation for practice.
- Applies technology to enhance care, promote lifelong learning, and facilitate data generation and use.
- Promotes social justice and human dignity through policy and advocacy.
- Leads and collaborates in interprofessional teams to improve individual and population health outcomes.
Nursing Education Accreditation
The University of Providence is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The Baccalaureate and Master’s degree programs at the University of Providence are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
Lynette Savage, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing & MSN Program Director
