Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
Duration: 2 Year(s)
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston
Galveston, Texas, USA
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
General Nursing
Overview
The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) specialization at UTMB prepares nurses for advanced practice focused on primary care across adult and older adult populations. Coursework integrates advanced health assessment, advanced pharmacology, pathophysiology, health promotion, disease prevention, clinical decision-making, and primary care management of acute and chronic conditions. Students engage in a series of supervised clinical practicums in primary care settings, community clinics, and outpatient facilities, building competency in patient evaluation, therapeutic treatment planning, health education, and care coordination. The AGPCNP graduate is prepared to provide evidence-based, patient-centered primary care, collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to improved population health outcomes. Graduates typically pursue national certification and state licensure as Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
No formal stipend is provided through the core program; students may apply for external scholarships, grants, or institutional financial aid.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- BSN degree from an accredited institution.
- Active RN license in the appropriate U.S. jurisdiction(s).
- Competitive GPA (typically ≥ 3.0 overall and in nursing coursework).
- Official academic transcripts.
- Letters of recommendation (professional/academic).
- Personal statement addressing career goals and motivations.
- Some acute or clinical experience may be recommended.
Minimum Education
BSc Nursing
Admission Process:
- Review AGPCNP track admissions requirements on the UTMB School of Nursing website.
- Prepare application materials: official transcripts, BSN verification, resume/CV, personal statement, references.
- Submit application per School of Nursing deadlines (School of Nursing admissions portal).
- Ensure active RN license documentation is provided.
- Application review by admissions committee.
- Selected applicants may be invited to interview or submit additional materials.
- Admission decisions communicated; accepted students complete enrollment steps and orientation
