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The RN to MSN-AGPCNP program is a 64-credit online graduate program designed to bridge Registered Nurses to a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). This program prepares you for advanced practice roles focused on primary care for adults across the lifespan.

Why Choose This Program?

  • CCNE-accredited*
  • Herzing University Clinical Placement Pledge
  • Immersion Experience: A 180-hour, 16-week experience designed to prepare you for your first AGPCNP role.
  • Flexible Online Format: 100% online coursework tailored for busy professionals.
  • Certification Prep: Prepare for key industry certifications, including: a. Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (A-GNP) from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). b. Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Dual Credit Opportunities: Earn credits toward a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for future advancement.
  • Quick Paths: Expedite your degree with transfer credits, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Study key areas like health policy, research methods, evidence-based practice, women’s health, and health promotion across the lifespan.

*The master's degree program in nursing at Herzing University - Madison is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Herzing University is approved to offer programs in an online learning modality through association with the main campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Herzing University

Herzing University is an accredited, private nonprofit institution with 11 campuses across eight states and an online division. Located in the heart of Milwaukee and founded in 1965, more than 45,000 alumni have graduated from Herzing's career-focused, flexible, and comprehensive master's, bachelor's, and associate degree, and diploma programs. The University's School of Nursing includes a competitive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Students can also major in a variety of other fields including healthcare, technology, business, and public safety. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Herzing University as a leading institution and for some of the top online programs in the nation. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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