Overview

The Master in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from Marquette University prepares nurses for advanced practice with patients ages 13 and up, in clinic settings.

Program Highlights

Graduates will be academically eligible to take the national certification examination for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). 
Work closely with your advisor throughout your program.
Learn in a variety of settings; in-person, hybrid and online courses.
Small class sizes that allow for faculty and student to work effectively.
Clinical site placement.
Full and part-time plans to make study manageable for working students
Access to The Center for Clinical Simulation to develop skills in a role-playing setting

Consistently high pass rates for the Adult-Gerontology Certification examination (usually 100 percent)

Qualifications

Applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program should have graduated with, or be about to graduate with, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program with an upper division major in nursing.
The required minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale is required for the M.S.N. For graduates of foreign nursing schools, a formal evaluation of their nursing program of study documenting equivalency to a U.S. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree must be submitted.
Prior to or during the first term of study, all Master of Science in Nursing applicants must have taken undergraduate nursing research and a statistics course which included inferential analysis (must be completed within 5 years of program start date). If the time period of 5 years has been exceeded for the statistics course, it may be possible for applicants to demonstrate proficiency by examination through an approved testing source (list of approved examinations available from the College of Nursing). Applicants who select an advanced practice nursing specialization must have taken an undergraduate course in health assessment.
BCLS from the American Heart Association, which must be maintained during all programs. Additional certifications: adult-gerontology acute care - ACLS prior to clinical.
All applicants must be registered in the United States as a professional nurse. Graduates of nursing schools in foreign countries must successfully complete the certification program administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and must be licensed in Wisconsin.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Ethics, Policy, and Health Care Advocacy
Organizational and Systems Leadership
Research & Evidence as a Foundation for Nursing
Pathophysiological Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice
Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Nursing Gerontology View 1044 other Masters in Nursing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form and fee online.
Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities.
Three completed recommendation letters prepared by previous or present employers and teachers familiar with graduate education in nursing. (Post-master's certificate requires only one completed recommendation.)
A resume and written statement of professional goals, including reasons for pursuing graduate study.
International applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
The adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner may require an interview. Applicants who are invited for an interview are notified by email.

Work experience

One year of practice in an primary care setting is required for acute care students prior to beginning clinical practicum course work.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11760 USD / year

≈ 11760 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11760 USD / year

≈ 11760 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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