Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Learn to provide high-quality patient care across the adult lifespan.
With the U.S. population aging, there's a growing demand for more primary care nurse practitioners. From adult primary care practices to hospice care to the community, there are a variety of health care settings where you can make an impact on patient care. With a number of degree options, Loyola offers a rigorous nursing education that prepares you to work with adult patients as they age. As part of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) track, you will work in all kinds of clinical settings, from world-class hospital systems to community centers in underserved areas.
Specialty
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program with specialization in Oncology is designed as a DNP and can be completed in 72 semester hours. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to assume system-wide leadership as nurse practitioners with expanded roles in oncology.
Learn more about our Oncology Nursing program.
Admission
You must be a registered nurse with a baccalaureate or master's degree in nursing from an accredited program to apply. Admission is competitive and based on the strength of application materials and interview.
Begin your journey to becoming an Primary Care Nurse Practitioner! Learn more about the specific application requirements.
Learn more about the program by contacting Program Track Director Kimberly Reschke, DNP, AGPCNP, NP-C, at kreschke@luc.edu.
Learn to provide high-quality patient care across the adult lifespan.
With the U.S. population aging, there's a growing demand for more primary care nurse practitioners. From adult primary care practices to hospice care to the community, there are a variety of health care settings where you can make an impact on patient care. With a number of degree options, Loyola offers a rigorous nursing education that prepares you to work with adult patients as they age. As part of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) track, you will work in all kinds of clinical settings, from world-class hospital systems to community centers in underserved areas.
Our Commitment to You
Graduates of Loyola's AGPCNP track will have the following knowledge, competencies, and professional values to develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based care for adult and geriatric patients.
Specialty
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program with specialization in Oncology is designed as a DNP and can be completed in 72 semester hours. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to assume system-wide leadership as nurse practitioners with expanded roles in oncology.
Learn more about our Oncology Nursing program.
Curriculum
Small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios ensure you receive the personalized attention you need to succeed.
Admission
You must be a registered nurse with a baccalaureate or master's degree in nursing from an accredited program to apply. Admission is competitive and based on the strength of application materials and interview.
Begin your journey to becoming an Primary Care Nurse Practitioner! Learn more about the specific application requirements.
Learn more about the program by contacting Program Track Director Kimberly Reschke, DNP, AGPCNP, NP-C, at kreschke@luc.edu.