Advanced Placement Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Certificate

Earn your AGNP certification online in this Advanced Post-Master’s program, preparing APRNs to deliver comprehensive primary care for adults and older adults across diverse outpatient and specialty settings.

Program Overview

STU’s Post-Master’s Advanced Placement Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate program is designed for licensed nurse practitioners with a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. This fully online program prepares graduates to provide comprehensive primary care to individuals from young adulthood through older adulthood. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Students gain advanced knowledge and skills to practice in outpatient clinics, specialty practices, home-based care, and community health settings. The program builds upon existing NP competencies, offering a streamlined path to certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP).

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40%

Job growth projection from 2023 to 2033

31,900

Projected annual job openings

$132,000

Median Annual Wage for nurse practitioners

Career Landscape

Graduates of a Post-Master’s Advanced Placement Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Certificate program enter one of the most in-demand and rewarding fields in healthcare. With the U.S. population aged 65 and older expected to exceed 80 million by 2040, AGNPs are essential in managing the complex, chronic health needs of adults across the lifespan. Certified AGNPs can practice in diverse settings, from primary care clinics to long-term care facilities, and often earn salaries exceeding $120,000 annually. As states continue to expand full practice authority, AGNPs are increasingly leading care delivery with autonomy and impact, making this career path both future-proof and personally fulfilling.

In the Classroom

In the teaching space high-level academic rigor with real-world clinical preparation are blended. Expect a collaborative setting filled with experienced, master’s-prepared nurses focused on advancing their clinical expertise. Students engage in case-based discussions, advanced health assessments, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment planning for adult and geriatric populations. Many courses accommodate working professionals, and reinforce complex skills like suturing, pharmacologic decision-making, and chronic disease management. The environment is fast-paced, deeply interactive, and clinically focused, preparing students to lead in primary care settings with confidence and precision.

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Apply to our AP Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program and gain the knowledge necessary to successfully complete required nursing certificates.

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AGNP Fast Facts

Advanced Career Opportunities
Become a primary care provider for adults and older adults in clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings.
Global Impact
Opportunities to participate in medical mission trips and global health initiatives.
Networking & Support
Join the Nurse Practitioner Student Association for peer support, mentorship, and leadership events.
Certification Ready
Graduates are eligible to sit for national certification exams (AANP or ANCC).
In-Demand Role
AGNPs are among the fastest-growing roles in advanced practice nursing.

Advanced Placement Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post Master’s Certificate

Program Overview

Career Landscape

In the Classroom

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AGNP Fast Facts

Advanced Career Opportunities

Global Impact

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In-Demand Role

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