Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) Post-Graduate Certificate
The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) post-graduate certificate is designed for certified advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who hold a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing and want to add another APRN role.
The AGPCNP post-graduate certificate is designed for APRNs interested in adding a specialization in the care of patients across the lifespan from adolescence (13 years and older) to the end of life. This program prepares advanced practice nurses to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care addressing self-limiting and chronic health issues. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the AGPCNP certification exam, equipping them to deliver high quality, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric populations.
Program Admission Requirements
- Complete an application, including all required supporting documents, and submit the fee through NursingCas.
- Master's degree or Doctoral degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale documented by official transcripts.
- Submission of official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended from a nationally accredited (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education [CCNE] or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing [ACEN]) nursing program.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with University regulation.
- Current and unrestricted registration as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with eligibility for Florida APRN Licensure.
- Provide a current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Completion of the following courses or equivalent:
- Approved Advanced Health Assessment
- Approved Advanced Pathophysiology
- Approved Pharmacotherapeutics.
The program director will complete a gap analysis including a review of transcripts and syllabi to ensure all pre-requisites have been completed.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Students must complete the credits specified by the post-graduate certificate program and follow a Program of Study approved by the Program Director or designee.
- Students must meet specific progression, clinical and graduation requirements. See the General Academic Policies and FGCU Graduation Requirements.
- A grade of B or higher and Satisfactory (as appropriate) must be earned in all courses.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of clinical practice requirements.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (22credits)
Spring Semester 1
NGR 6240 Primary Health Care I (4)
NGR 6240L Primary Health Care I – Practice (3)
Summer Semester 2
NGR 6741 Primary Health Care II (3)
NGR 6741L Primary Health Care II -Practice (1)
Fall Semester 3
NGR 7748C Advanced Clinical Practice Selective (3)
Spring Semester 4
NGR 6252 Primary Health Care IV (4)
NGR 6252L Primary Health Care IV-Practice. (4)
Catalog Year: 2026-2027
Accrediting Body: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate will seek accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in Fall 2027.
