Online MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) AGPCNP online program is designed for working nurses with busy schedules, enabling you to pursue your professional goals on your own time while balancing work and family life.

ANCC certification exam first-time pass rate of 93.33% in 2024*

AANP certification exam first-time pass rate of 96% in 2024*

Prerequisites for the MSN AGPCNP program include:

• Active and unrestricted current United States RN license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree conferred from a regionally and ACEN (formerly NLNAC) or CCNE accredited institution
• A minimum of one year of RN experience in the United States

*ANCC certification pass rates are based on 2024 graduates. Data published 4/14/2025.

*AANP certification pass rates are based on 2024 graduates. Data published 4/24/2025.

Want to know what to expect from UC’s online AGPCNP program? Hear from program director Kimberly Mullins, DNP, APRN-BC, AOCNP. In this video, you’ll learn how the online program was designed and continues to adapt for working nurses, hear about the support network in place for students and what you can expect to gain from the online AGPCNP program.

• Federal financial aid available
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP certification intensive review
• Faculty are practicing nurses, up-to-date clinically

• 100% online program, no site visits required
• Option to transfer credits
• Courses offered in spring, summer and fall semesters
• Asynchronous coursework

• Enrollment Services Advisor to assist with application, answering questions, and ensuring that UC is the right fit for you.
• Student Success Coordinator to help you prepare for classes, assist with registration, and get you ready for your program.
• Clinical Site Coordinator to guide you through your clinical rotations and practicum experiences.
• Program Directors oversee the operations of their program and engage with students for the duration of their studies.
• Faculty who will teach each course offer virtual office hours and provide support with your coursework.
• Financial Aid Support Staff who work exclusively with students in our online distance programs.

Do you enjoy primary care but want to work with teen, adult and geriatric patients? Then UC’s AGPCNP program may be right for you. As an AGPCNP, you’ll assess, diagnose, and treat conditions but also build relationships, offer high-quality care, and earn the trust of your adult and geriatric patients. You may also need to monitor their health and conduct evaluations, perform annual checkups, and educate patients on their diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices. For more guidance on the role of an AGPCNP and career opportunities, view our Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Career Guide.

Graduates are eligible to sit for ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or the AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) certification exam.

Federal regulations require the University of Cincinnati to publicly disclose whether completion of certain programs that lead or may lead to professional licensure or certification would meet a given state’s educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (regardless of whether the program is on-ground, online, or hybrid). To learn whether a University program meets a given state’s educational requirements, please visit the University of Cincinnati State Authorization webpage.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, adult-gerontology nurse practitioner job growth is projected to increase by 45% through 2029.

With the evolving healthcare system and an aging population, patients and providers are tapping nurse practitioners to meet rising demand for primary care NPs. Due to the wide range of clients and the wide array of duties that are entrusted to an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, you will be able to find employment opportunities across the healthcare spectrum.

• rivate practice offices
• Outpatient care facilities
• Prisons and jails
• Long-term care facilities
• Specialty clinics
• Rehabilitation centers
• Home health care
• College campuses or schools
• Assisted living facilities

•  Cardiology
• Neurology
• Dermatology
• Oncology*
• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology
• Endocrinology
• Nephrology

* For more information on the oncology specialty for AGPCNPs, read our AGPCNP with Oncology Specialty: What to Know blog.

Our online nursing programs are nationally recognized for our academic standards, technology application, and research activity.

The baccalaureate, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001. Contact CCNE at 202-887-6791. CCNE is the accrediting arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

Designated a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.