DNP Program Specialization

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNPs) offer direct primary care services to adults of all ages, from adolescents and young adults to older adults. Their focus is on preventive care, including health promotion, disease screening, and prevention strategies.

AGPCNPs employ evidence-based practice to:

• Identify areas where patients can improve their health.
• Offer guidance and counseling to help patients reach their health goals.
• Diagnose and treat both common and complex health problems.
• Develop and manage treatment plans.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals when needed.

It is common for AGPCNPs to build long-term relationships with their patients and provide comprehensive care throughout their lifespan, from maintaining wellness to managing chronic conditions. While they often work in outpatient and community clinics, the scope of practice is not setting-specific and is more based on patient needs.

Graduates of the AGPCNP track are eligible for New York State NP certification and meet the educational requirements for national board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.

Course of Study

The program is open to nurses with a baccalaureate or master's degree in nursing and may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Admitted students without a prior master's degree in nursing from an accredited program complete 90 credits and 1130 supervised clinical practicum hours.

Students with a prior master's degree in nursing may be eligible for advanced standing, based on an assessment of the student's prior graduate record. Up to 42 credits for master's courses completed with a grade of 'B' or better, including relevant clinical hours completed for the master's degree, may be counted toward the 90 credits required for the DNP degree. Those eligible for advanced standing generally begin the program starting at the post-master's plan of study. DNP Capstone courses require a total of 500 clinical practicum hours.

Course descriptions are available in the Hunter College Graduate Catalog.

Post-Baccalaureate Entry (42 credits)

Sample Program Plans

AGPCNP Post-Baccalaureate Plan of Study (PDF)

DNP Post-Master's Plan of Study - All Tracks (PDF)

How to Apply

First, please carefully review our DNP program admission requirements. Information on the application process is available from the Office of Graduate Admissions.

For more information, contact Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia, Evelyn Lauder Associate Dean for Nurse Practitioner Programs, at maya.clark-cutaia@hunter.cuny.edu or 212-481-4348.