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Advance Your Nursing Career with Adelphi University

Prepare to take the next step in your nursing career with Adelphi University’s online Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner programs. Benefit from flexible online coursework, hands-on clinical learning, small classes and personalized support from experienced nursing faculty.

Whether you’re pursuing your master’s degree or building on your existing graduate nursing education, Adelphi offers a pathway to help you achieve your professional goals.

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Explore Our Online Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Programs

Build the knowledge and clinical skills to provide specialized primary care for adults as they age. Adelphi University’s online master’s degree and post-master’s certificate offer two educational pathways designed to help nurses advance their expertise and prepare for adult-gerontology primary care practice.

MS Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Online with Clinical | 28 months | 45 Credits

Adelphi University’s online Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner master’s program prepares New York State-licensed registered nurses to advance their careers as nurse practitioners. Through flexible online coursework and hands-on clinical experiences, students develop the skills to provide primary care to adults across the lifespan and prepare for New York State nurse practitioner licensure.

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Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)

Online with Clinical | 6 Semesters | 34 Credits

Designed for New York State-licensed registered nurses and nurse practitioners with master’s degrees, Adelphi University’s online post-master’s certificate provides specialized preparation to deliver primary care to adults as they age. Through online coursework and clinical experiences, students build advanced nursing knowledge and skills to support their professional goals.

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Undergraduate Degree Programs Available

Adelphi offers a variety of undergraduate programs, each built to expand on your knowledge in your chosen field. All provide access to in-depth coursework that will give you the confidence you need to achieve your career goals.

Graduate Programs Available

For those looking to further their knowledge and take their careers to the next level, Adelphi offers expert-taught graduate programs. Each program is designed with the latest industry trends and standards in mind, all delivered in a comprehensive curriculum that features hands-on experience and real-world application.

Certificate Programs Available

Our certificate programs offer students an efficient and affordable way to gain specific competencies needed to launch or advance a career. They incorporate the latest knowledge and skills and provide both academic rigor and supportive, personalized instruction.

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Why Study Nursing Online at Adelphi University?

Personalized Learning and Faculty Support

Learn in small classes with experienced nursing faculty who provide individualized mentoring and support throughout your education.

Hands-On Clinical Experience

Apply advanced nursing knowledge in clinical settings while developing the skills to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Flexible Online Learning

Balance your education with professional and personal commitments through online coursework complemented by required clinical experiences.

Career-Focused Nursing Education

Build specialized expertise in health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis and management of adult patients across the lifespan.

Advance Your Nursing Education at Adelphi University

Build your future at a university recognized for academic excellence, personalized education and student success. Adelphi University’s online Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner master’s degree and post-master’s certificate combine experienced nursing faculty, individualized support and hands-on clinical learning to help nurses advance their careers.

CCNE-Accredited Nursing Education

Both programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), reflecting Adelphi’s commitment to quality nursing education.

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Adelphi Support Team

At Adelphi University, you’ll have access to resources and personalized support throughout your online nursing education. From navigating admissions and tuition to accessing academic assistance, Adelphi’s support services are designed to help you stay focused on your educational and professional goals.

Students can access a variety of resources, including academic tutoring through the Learning Center and writing assistance through the Writing Center.

Additional support services include:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our mission is to transform the lives of all students by creating a distinctive environment of intellectual rigor, research, creativity and deep community engagement across four core areas of focus: arts and humanities, STEM and social sciences, the professions and health and wellness.

We are guided by six core values that exemplify the type of community we seek to create:

  • Academic Excellence
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Community and Collaboration
  • Global Awareness and Diversity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Truth and Integrity

Yes, Adelphi accepts transfer credits, which can help reduce your total tuition as well as the time you will have to spend earning your degree. Transfer credit requirements vary by program, however, our online Bachelor’s programs could receive up to 90 transfer credit hours, and Graduate programs up to six (6) transfer credit hours. Get in touch with us to learn more or view our online programs page.

Financial aid is available to eligible students in the online MS in Computer Science program. Adelphi encourages all applicants to complete the FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as possible — Adelphi’s FAFSA® code is 002666. In addition to federal aid, students can explore scholarships, grants, employer tuition assistance, and student loan options. Veterans and active military personnel may qualify for an application fee waiver. An Adelphi enrollment counselor is available to walk you through your options at 855.476.7985.

Tuition for Veterans & Active Military (including eligible spouses and dependent children) is offered at a discounted rate of just $250 per credit hour for undergraduate programs. 

Additionally, an application fee waiver is available to all military personnel and veterans.

Active, reserve and veteran military students and their families using Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits or any other veteran affairs program benefits can get information by calling (516) 877-3411, or visit our veterans and military resources page.