Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Wilkes University

Program Details

Wilkes University offers an online MSN to nurse practitioners pursuing careers in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.  This advanced degree is designed for those in possession of either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing, as well as an R.N. license.  Your master’s in nursing online will incorporate clinical placement experiences, as well as flexible coursework covering topics such as:  

  • Advanced health assessment
  • Acute and episodic illness
  • Therapeutic interventions

Wilkes University faculty bring academic expertise to the virtual classroom.  Through this AGPCNP concentration, you are prepared to provide chronic primary and acute primary assessment and treatment in a variety of healthcare settings.  Your studies integrate theory with reasoning, assessment, healthcare systems, and policy.  Graduates are prepared for leadership roles where they may be relied upon for their expertise in leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, and evidence-based practice.  Take the next step in your nursing career with an online master’s in nursing through Wilkes University.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Wilkes University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Applicants should have a minimum of one year of clinical experience
  • Unencumbered R.N. license

Restricted States

Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming