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Online Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Degrees

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Learn 100% online
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Continue to work while you earn your degree
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Choose your preceptors
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Complete clinicals locally
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An aging population, combined with a projected shortage of physicians in the United States, has resulted in an increased demand for advanced practice registered nurses who can work autonomously and provide quality care in a wide range of settings.*

The need for highly trained professionals with the specialized skills to treat diverse populations ranging from adolescents to the elderly is especially great. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, fewer than 10% of nurse practitioners are certified in either adult-gerontology acute care or adult-gerontology primary care.**

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*AAMC.com
**AANP.com
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Customize Your Career Path

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Bradley University offers a suite of online degrees with concentrations in adult-gerontology acute care and adult-gerontology primary care that can prepare you to elevate your nursing practice. Our flexible program allows you to customize your studies based on the degree you're seeking, your current education level, and your desired focus area.

Learn more about the different paths you can take and see which one is right for you.

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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

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RN to MSN AGACNP

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If you are an RN and have an ADN, nursing diploma, or non-nursing bachelor's degree, we offer bridge courses that can start you on the path toward an MSN-AGACNP.

  • 56 credit hours*
  • 3 years

*Includes 9 undergraduate hours from RN completion courses

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BSN to MSN AGACNP

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If you already have your BSN, you may be eligible to start working toward your MSN-AGACNP right away. No bridge courses are required for this entry path.

  • 47 Credit Hours
  • 2.3 Years
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BSN to DNP AGACNP

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This option is for BSN-credentialed nurses looking to earn a terminal degree with a focus in adult-gerontology acute care.

  • 68 Credit Hours
  • 3.3 Years
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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)

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RN to MSN AGPCNP

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If you are an RN and have an ADN, nursing diploma, or non-nursing bachelor's degree, we offer bridge courses that can start you on the path from an RN toward an MSN-AGPCNP.

  • 56 credit hours*
  • 3 years

*Includes 9 undergraduate hours from RN completion courses

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BSN to MSN AGPCNP

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If you already have your BSN, you may be eligible to start working toward your MSN-AGPCNP right away. No bridge courses are required for this entry path.

  • 47 credit hours
  • 2.3 years
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BSN to DNP AGPCNP

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This option is for BSN-credentialed nurses looking to earn a terminal degree with a focus in adult-gerontology primary care.

  • 68 credit hours
  • 3.3 years
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As an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, you can directly apply your skills across a variety of settings, including:

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  • Trauma units
  • Acute care units
  • Sub-acute care units
  • Emergency rooms
  • Intensive care units
  • Hospitals
  • Community clinics
  • Specialty labs
  • Specialty clinics
  • Cardiac care units
  • Nursing schools
  • Private medical practices
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As an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, you can practice in a wide range of environments, including:

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  • Hospitals
  • Private medical practices
  • Physicians' offices
  • Ambulatory care centers
  • Community clinics
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Specialty clinics
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Veterans' facilities
  • Home care agencies
  • College campuses or schools
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Build a brighter future with Bradley.

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You aspire to play a leading role in advancing the level of health care available in your community. We want to be your partner on this journey. And together, we can make it happen. Our founder, Lydia Moss Bradley, broke boundaries to build a new model beyond the limitations of her time. For over a century we’ve continued her legacy of challenging the status quo by imagining what could be, then rolling up our sleeves and working together to build it. We do this by taking the best resources available and creating solutions that remake the world around us.
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When you choose Bradley’s nursing program, you’ll have access to the resources and tools to help you attain your goals. This includes:

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  • Dedicated faculty members who have years of experience in the health care field. Mentors who will be there for you not only beyond office hours, but beyond graduation.
  • Small class sizes (varying from 6-25) and the personalized support to help you thrive.
  • A collaborative environment where you can learn from and alongside like-minded professionals who share your vision for a better health care system.
  • Learning beyond the classroom, where you can hone your skills through supervised clinical experiences at a facility of your choice.