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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certification Online

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Specialize in Adult-Gerontology Care with a Post-Master’s Certificate

Online Coursework

20-32 Months* 

37 Credit Hours

$925 Per Credit

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Provide Quality Primary Care

Gain hands-on experience and immerse yourself in a comprehensive online curriculum in North Park’s Post-Master’s Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate program. You’ll learn to provide a broad scope of care from mid-adolescence to end-of-life and palliative needs.

Graduate in as few as 20-32 months* ready to practice in hospitals, private practices, long-term care facilities, and more.

Certificate Details

  • Clinical placement support*
  • Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • 100% online coursework with on-site immersion opportunities
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Post-Master’s Curriculum

15 Courses

765 practicum hours

Through the coursework and practicum hours in the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner certification program at North Park, you’ll prepare to answer patients’ questions, create care plans that address adults’ unique needs as they age, and advance your nursing career. You’ll learn to provide care including palliative and end-of-life care.

Your advanced practice coursework includes:

  • Advanced Practice Nursing: Role Concepts and Transitions
  • Advanced Pharmacology
  • Adult Health Management and Course Practicum
  • Adult Health/Gerontology Residency

Complete your practicum hours during placement and in our state-of-the-art, on-campus simulation lab during the 3 day on-site.

Clinical placement support*: Clinical education placements are a crucial part of your program, allowing you to apply advanced nursing skills in real-world settings. Placement is a shared responsibility among the University, faculty, and students, with all sites and preceptors requiring University approval.

20-32 months*: 20 months to completion applies to APRN-certified & licensed students following a gap analysis of the official transcript.

Required Post-Master’s Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Courses

This course addresses theories of adult growth and development, principles of health promotion and disease prevention, and introduces related national practice guidelines. Students acquire skills in conducting risk assessments, developing health promotion and risk reduction strategies, and evaluating health promotion activities.
This course is designed to facilitate student transition into the role of advanced practice nurse. It builds on concepts of role socialization and organizational structure. Professional issues such as credentialing and reimbursement for advanced practice nurses are explored. Health care policy and its impact on advanced practice nursing and primary care are examined.
This course expands on foundational concepts of pathophysiology, focusing on altered cell, organ, and system function. Recognition, evaluation, and management of common health deviations of individuals across the lifespan are also addressed.
This course expands on foundational concepts of pharmacology and provides a framework for understanding pharmacotherapeutics. The overall purpose of the course is to prepare advanced practice nurses for safe therapeutic drug selection and prescription for individuals across the lifespan.
This course examines the process of health history taking, physical assessment, diagnostic data interpretation, and health assessment recording for individuals across the lifespan. It consists of a 3 hour didactic portion and a 1 hour laboratory component. Students must have completed an undergraduate health assessment course or equivalent prior to registering for this course.
The student engages in primary care clinical experiences for the older adult. It builds upon the synthesis and applica-tion of knowledge gained in previous courses for health promotion, assess-ment, diagnosis and management of common acute episodic illnesses and chronic stable illnesses. Supervised clinical experiences (170 clock hours) are provided in the clinical setting.
The course examines the health care needs of adults across the lifespan as addressed by the advanced practice nurse in primary care settings. It builds on the concepts of health promotion and disease prevention and emphasizes assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common acute episodic illnesses, chronic stable illnesses and medical emergencies
The course, a continuation of NURS 5531, examines the health care needs of adults across the lifespan as addressed by the advanced practice nurse in primary care settings. It builds on the concepts of health promotion and disease prevention and emphasizes assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common acute episodic illnesses, chronic stable illnesses, and medical emergencies.
The student engages in primary care clinical experiences that builds upon the synthesis and application of knowledge gained in previous courses for health promotion, assessment, diagnosis and management of common acute episodic illnesses, chronic stable illnesses and medical emergencies for adults across the lifespan. Supervised clinical experiences (255 clock hours) are provided in the clinical setting.
This course addresses the principles of health and aging and strategies for advanced assessment of older adults across cultural groups. Common geriatric issues and syndromes are discussed, with emphasis on wellness, prevention, maintenance, and early health care interventions in primary and long term care settings.
The course examines the health care needs of the older adult.  It builds on the concepts of health promotion and disease prevention and emphasizes assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common acute episodic illnesses, chronic stable illnesses, complex multi-morbidity, frailty and geriatric syndromes. 
The student engages in primary care clinical experiences for the older adult. It builds upon the synthesis and applica-tion of knowledge gained in previous courses for health promotion, assess-ment, diagnosis and management of common acute episodic illnesses and chronic stable illnesses. Supervised clinical experiences (170 clock hours) are provided in the clinical setting.
This is part 1 of a 2-part culminating course for the nurse practitioner student in the adult gerontology primary care track. Students engage in clinical experiences to synthesize knowledge and skills gained in previous practicum courses. They assume responsibility for management of individual adult clients from late adolescence through old age. Opportunities are also provided for advanced skill building with application to the clinical setting. Supervised clinical experiences (170 clock hours) are provided in the clinical setting.
This is part 2 of a 2-part culminating course for the nurse practitioner student in the adult gerontology primary care track. Students engage in clinical experiences to synthesize knowledge and skills gained in previous practicum courses. They assume responsibility for management of individual adult clients from late adolescence through old age. Opportunities are also provided for advanced skill building with application to the clinical setting. Supervised clinical experiences (170 clock hours) are provided in the clinical setting.
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop an evidence based practice project with potential for dissemination. The project will be presented in both written and oral formats.

Adult-Gerontology Certificate Outcomes

  • Answer your patient’s questions and create care plans that understand adults’ unique needs as they age.
  • Develop valuable skills through classroom and clinical experience and be prepared to advance your career.
  • Provide healthcare to patients, from adolescents to those at the end of life, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Manage patients with episodic illness and injury, chronic disease, and palliative or end-of-life care.
  • Manage transitions between care settings, provide patient and caregiver education, and evaluate caregiver competence.
  • Teach from a Christian perspective and apply a Caring Philosophy.

Apply to the AGPCNP Post-Master’s Certificate Program

Application Deadline 08/15/2025

Start Date 09/08/2025

Apply to the AGPCNP Post-Master’s Certificate program at North Park today. The application process is quick and easy, and you can save your progress as you work. A master’s degree is required to enroll in the post-master’s certificate. Those without a master’s degree can explore our MSN – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.

Reach out to your enrollment counselor with any questions you encounter throughout the process.  

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Paying for Your Post-Master’s Certificate at North Park

$925 Cost per Credit

37 Total Credits

There are many options for paying for your certificate at North Park, and our team is ready to help you explore them. We know that investing in further education is a big step, and we strive to offer valuable education opportunities at affordable tuition rates. As you navigate financing options, reach out to an enrollment counselor with any questions.

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