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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, post-graduate APRN certificates, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Franklin University areaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, post-graduate APRN certificates, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Franklin University areaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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Patients of all ages, including those 65+, deserve the kind of healthcare excellence that comes only from compassionate, caring professionals who are equipped to deliver evidence-based solutions. If you’re drawn to helping older adults and want to specialize in their care, as well as those with chronic comorbidities, let Franklin’s M.S in Nursing-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN-AGPCNP) degree put you on that path.
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Other nursing programs that are available in :
- M.S. in Nursing - Generalist (MSN)
- M.S. in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
- M.S. in Nursing - Nurse Administrator
- M.S. in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- M.S. in Nursing-Nurse Educator
Earn an In-Demand Degree
Fill the geriatric care gap.
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New students in the MSN-AGPCNP program qualify for an automatic $2,000 scholarship.
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Apply what you learn while you learn it.
Finish in as Few as 27 Months
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MSN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program Overview
Earn the qualifications you need to work with a growing population that needs nurse practitioners with a specialization in gerontology. Franklin’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) offers RNs the opportunity to further develop their professional skills by becoming an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). With a flexible program designed for busy, working nurses, Franklin’s MSN-AGPCNP degree program fully prepares you to ensure healthcare delivery excellence for patients in adolescence through adulthood.
Align your career credentials with your passion for gerontology nursing
It takes a special kind of heart and competency to work with the 65+ population. If that’s you and you want to take your career to a new level while improving healthcare delivery and outcomes for older adults (and for anyone age 13+), Franklin’s MSN-AGPCNP degree is for you. This degree will prepare you for a leadership or clinical nursing position in a variety of primary care settings, including long-term and preventive care, hospitals, private clinics and community health centers.
Realize your potential and expand your scope of practice with an MSN-AGPCNP degree
In this degree program, you’ll prepare to become an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner through a rigorously designed curriculum that emphasizes what next-level AGPCNPs need to know. You’ll learn – and practice – a variety of specialized skills. From suturing, biopsy and diagnostics, to differential diagnosis, objective assessments and evidence-based interventions, you’ll be enhancing the lives and care of our aging population.
Finish your degree faster, thanks to built-in clinical practice hours
Franklin’s MSN-AGPCNP degree program is unique because it weaves clinical practicumwithin your coursework. Thanks to this built-in experiential learning component, you’ll apply what you learn while you learn it. Franklin’s MSN-AGPCNP degree program lets you acquire 600 hours of clinical practice experience that’s focused on primary care across the lifespan, plus the opportunity for a specialization rotation.
Earn an accredited nursing degree and qualify to apply to take the national certification exam
The master’s degree program in nursing at Franklin University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
As a student, you can be confident that your MSN will prepare you for advanced practice or doctoral-level study.
Once you complete your degree, you will be eligible to apply to sit for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Passing the certification exam is necessary to receive a license to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner in most states.
Since licensing requirements vary from state to state, make sure you understand the rules and regulations guiding both the location and scope of your practice as it relates to your professional development goals.
Transfer up to 12 credits and finish your MSN faster
If you have previously taken MSN courses at a CCNE-accredited institution, you may be able to transfer credit and save time and money toward your Franklin MSN. Franklin offers course-for-course credit for advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and advanced physical assessment, as long as they have been completed within 3 to 5 years of your enrollment at Franklin. To see if your previous coursework can be used to satisfy degree requirements, you’ll need to submit a syllabus for the course(s) you’d like to have evaluated for transfer credit. Your admissions advisor will be happy to assist you in any way.
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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, post-graduate APRN certificates, and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Franklin University areaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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Curriculum & Course Descriptions
41 Semester Hours
Major Area Required
NURS 612 - Role of the Master's Prepared Nurse (3)
This course assesses the various roles of the master's prepared nurse. The influence of the health care delivery systems, health care policy, diversity, ethics, quality, safety, theory, evidence based practice, and information systems on the role of the master's prepared nurse will be explored.
NURS 644 - Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
This course provides an in-depth study of the physiological changes and responses to altered health states and their impact on the functional status of patients. Students will focus on the essential knowledge of human health and disease across the lifespan. Pathophysiological theories and evidence-based research serve as a basis for applying content to population groups.
NURS 646 - Advanced Physical Assessment (3)
This course builds upon the student?s previous health assessment knowledge offering more advanced health assessment content to provide the foundation for advanced professional nursing roles. This course emphasizes knowledge of health assessment, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual health assessment, risk assessment, and functional assessment in diverse populations in the promotion of health and prevention of disease. To maintain a nursing focus on patient responses to health, illness, or the threat of illness, the nurse must exhibit effective communication and client teaching, which is incorporated throughout the course. The importance of effective documentation and health record keeping is included.
NURS 648 - Advanced Pharmacology (3)
This course focuses on the concepts, principles, and application of pharmacotherapeutics used in the management of health problems encountered in primary care. Emphasis is placed on theories and principles of pharmaco*kinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics, which provide a foundation for critical thinking, and the application of research finding. The focus on pharmacology is aimed at the treatment of acute and chronic health problems in populations over the lifespan. Prescriptive authority for nurses is explored.
NURS 693 - Evidence Based Practice & Quality Improv (3)
This course will explore and analyze methods to improve nursing practice and health outcomes. Collaborative efforts and ethical concerns are considered. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating evidence-based practice and quality assurance initiatives.
NURS 698 - Diagnostic Methods for the Nurse Practitioner (2)
This course will provide students with content regarding common diagnostic tests applicable to APN practice, the rationale for these tests, expected results and common abnormal results. Topics include selection of appropriate diagnostic tests, procedures for collecting specimens, analyzing selected tests and evaluating results.The role of the APRN is to be knowledgeable about evidence-based support for the choice of diagnostic testing and use critical thinking to evaluate the significance of this testing in the context of the test?s sensitivity specificity the disease prevalence and the patient?s likelihood for the condition. The APRN is an advocate for the patient when weighing the risk/benefit factors for testing while also being a good manager of resources and avoiding unnecessary testing which contributes to the high cost of medical care. The APRN needs to be familiar with legal implications of testing such as protecting the privacy of medical information, timeliness of providing test results, and laws concerning mandatory reporting. The ethics of autonomy and the right to refuse a test need to be considered as the APRN shares decision making with the patient. Socioeconomic factors and social determinants of health can influence create barriers to access to care and also need careful consideration.
NURS 700 - Foundations of Nurse Practition Practice
This course introduces the practice of primary health care. Principles of safety, quality, and the art of diagnosis and treatment influencing care delivery will be addressed. These include fundamentals in the art of diagnosis and treatment, population health, cultural competency, oral and written communication, and billing and coding. This course has a required basic office procedure skills and assessment lab of 16 hours.
NURS 701 - Primary Care I (4)
This course provides the nurse practitioner student with advanced theoretical knowledge in the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. This course has a required clinical experience of 150 hours where the students will complete appropriate focused and comprehensive subjective and objective assessments; use a differential diagnosis process to make clinical decisions; select appropriate interventions including diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals; and document effectively in patients' health records. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
NURS 702 - Primary Care II (4)
This course provides the nurse practitioner student with advanced theoretical knowledge in the principles of health promotion, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic health problems across the lifespan. This course has a required clinical experience of 150 hours where students will complete appropriate focused and comprehensive subjective and objective assessments; used a differential diagnosis process to make clinical decisions; select appropriate interventions including diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals; and document effectively in patients' health records. Note, this course has proctored exam(s).
NURS 710 - Management of the Geriatric Population (4)
This course focuses on the health care concepts specific to the application of assessment and management of physical and mental health with special emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, risk reduction, disease detection, and chronic disease management for the geriatric population. Students will advance understanding of aging, age-related changes, palliative and end-of-life care. This course has a required clinical experience of 150 hours where students will complete appropriate focused and comprehensive subjective and objective assessments; use a differential diagnosis process to make clinical decisions; select appropriate interventions including diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals; and document effectively in patients' health records.
NURS 791 - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Capstone (4)
This course focuses on the health care concepts specific to the application of assessment and management of physical and mental health with special emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, risk reduction, disease detection, and gender-related well-being. Students will advance understanding of core concepts related to well-being and gender-related health in diverse adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. This course has a required clinical experience of 150 hours, where students will complete appropriate focused and comprehensive subjective and objective assessments; use a differential diagnosis process to make clinical decisions; select appropriate interventions including diagnostic tests, medications, and referrals; and document effectively in patients? health records.
NURS 705 - Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Cert Prep (1)
This course is designed to prepare the student to successfully pass the national certification exam. Emphasis will be on best test-taking practices, the application of critical thinking, health promotion, disease prevention, and management of care of individuals with chronic health needs.
HCM 752 - Health Policy (4)
This course will explore the essential conceptual and analytical understanding of health policymaking and politics, including their impact on health administration and leadership. Selected policy issues will be explored through the application of political concepts and behavioral models, including a system model of policymaking. The emphasis will be on understanding the health leader?s approach to the policymaking system, become involved in it, and work through it to attain their objectives and those of their organization.
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MSN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program Details
| 2023- 2024Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Standard tuition per credit hour | $670 |
| Nursing programs MSN-FNP,MSN-PMHNP,MSN-AGPCNP, Post-Graduate FNP Certificate, Post-Graduate AGPCNP Certificate and Post-Graduate PMHNP Certificate | $670 |
| MSN-Generalist, MSN-Nurse Administrator and MSN-Nurse Educator | $598 |
| RN-MSN Pathway (NURS 500) | $298 |
| Current service members | $536 |
| Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level) | $398 |
| Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level) - International Students | $526 |
| 2024- 2025Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Standard tuition per credit hour | $670 |
| Nursing programs MSN-FNP,MSN-PMHNP,MSN-AGPCNP, Post-Graduate FNP Certificate, Post-Graduate AGPCNP Certificate and Post-Graduate PMHNP Certificate | $670 |
| MSN-Generalist, MSN-Nurse Administrator and MSN-Nurse Educator | $598 |
| RN-MSN Pathway (NURS 500) | $298 |
| Current service members | $536 |
| Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level) | $398 |
| Graduate Prerequisite Courses (500 level) - International Students | $526 |
| M.S in Nursing-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Background check and clinical/practicum screening fee (NURS 612) | $150 |
| Background Check (NURS 710) | $80 |
| Clinical course fee (NURS 700, NURS 701, NURS 702, NURS 710, NURS 791) | $250 per course |
| Clinical/preceptor fees – courses with a clinical in a nurse practitioner track only | Varies by preceptor and site, if applicable $0-$2,000+ |
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To be awarded a graduate degree, students must:
- Successfully complete all required curriculum courses.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00.
- Complete the residency requirement:
- MSN-AGPCNPstudents must earn29of the 41required credits at Franklin University.
- Complete the payment of all requisite tuition and fees;
- Not to be under disciplinary dismissal due to academic dishonesty or violation of Student Code of Conduct.
Transfer credit awarded based on experiential learning shall not count toward the residence requirement at Franklin University.
The admission process reflects Franklin University’s efforts to clearly identify the performance standards that can help predict student success in graduate level study. The selection criterion for Franklin’s graduate programs, as determined by faculty, emphasizes academic ability, contributory work experience, and personal qualities and characteristics.
Requirements for admission include having earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or have earned an associate degree/diploma in nursing from an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), or a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized accrediting organization with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants who earned lower than a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their earned associate or bachelor’s degree can petition for admission to the program chair by submitting an essay detailing other criteria that the applicant believes should be considered to demonstrate their ability to be successful in a graduate program of study. This petition could include details on the applicant’s work experience, work ethic, level of professionalism, personality characteristics, level of difficulty of program of study previously completed, etc.
If a student is admitted as a result of the petition, the student will need to obtain a “B” average (3.0 GPA) during the first graduate-level course of their program. If the terms of the conditional enrollment are not met, the student will not be allowed to advance in their program and will be unable to earn this graduate degree from Franklin University.
Program Prerequisites
Applicants must hold a bachelor's or associate's degreein nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
Evidence of Active Nursing License
Applicants must have a valid, active and clear/unencumbered RN license in the U.S. or in a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCBSN).
- Applicants holding the equivalent of an RN licensure or certification outside the U.S. must submit a Credential Evaluation Services (CES) Academic Report from the Council of Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
- All students must maintain licensure throughout the program of study.
- License information should be submitted here.
English Language Testing & TOEFL IELTS
Prospective students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency. The requirement is met through any of the following:
- The applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the official language.*
- The applicant has received a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution located in anEnglish-speaking countryin which the courses were taught in English.*
- The applicant has earned appropriate scores on language proficiency exams taken within the last two years, as listed in theAcademic Catalog.
*For more information about English proficiency, including alist of English-speaking nations, please visit our International Students section.
Please note: Due to the unique requirements of the MSN practicum experience, students should consult the Nursing MSN Program Handbook for important information on the program’s required practicum component before selecting this major. Applicants must complete and return the Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Handbook form prior to enrolling in the MSN program. For questions regarding the handbook or form, please contact the MSN Program Chair. The handbook and form can be accessed here.
State Licensure Information
In order to be compliant with federal and state regulations related to distance education and professional licensure programs, not all professional licensure programs are open for enrollment or completion of required clinical experiences in every state or U.S. territory. To see which locations are open for Franklin’s nursing programs, please check the “Program Availability” list at the top of this page, or search by program or location through our Program Availability by Location tool.
Franklin University’s advanced practice registered nursing tracks are designed to lead to licensure/certification. Requirements for licensure vary by state and may involve more than successful degree completion. For more information, including a list of locations where Franklin’s programs meet state educational requirements for licensure and state licensure board contact information, please see theProfessional Licensure Informationsection of the State Authorization & Professional Licensure webpage.
The University employs a team approach to planning, developing and maintaining its academic curriculum. An essential element of this process – and a key to the institution’s quality assurance practices – is the Program Advisory Board (and the associated Alumni Advisory Board). A diverse array of business and industry leaders make up these discipline-specific boards that provide guidance on theory-to-practice ideas, global business perspectives, and emerging topics in the field. Each academic year, Program Advisory Boards meet with Division Chairs and faculty for lively and engaged conversations, thus bringing members’ substantial professional experience and expertise into the classroom. In addition, some Division Chairs elect to engage Program Advisory Board members in the assessment of academic program outcomes.
Franklin University Nursing Advisory Board | ||
2021-2022 | ||
Name | Title | Company/ Organization |
Gordon, Rosetta, BS | Nursing Student Education Coordinator, Patient Family Care Policy Coordinator, professional development | Nationwide Children's |
Habor, Judith, PhD, APRN, FAAN | Professor NYU, Executive Director Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Program | NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing |
Harris, Le-Ann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC | CNO, VP Patient Care | Ohio Health/Grant Medical Center, Grove City Methodist Hospital, Pickerington MC, Westerville MC, and FSED Network |
Kelly, Kimberly, BSN, RN, CPN | Alumni; Former member representing Nationwide Children's Hospital | Retired |
Kowalesky, Christine, DNP, MHNP-BC | Community resource: Psych NP; Administrator | Crouse Family Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Community Program |
Modan, Falaknaz | FNP Student | Franklin University |
Nibert, Mary, DHA, BSN, MBA, RN | Alumni (BSN and MBA, DHA) | Fairfield Medical Center |
Polimeni, Pat Emilie, BSN, MSN, FNP | Alumni (MSN-FNP) | |
Powell, Susan | Director of Nursing Excellence | Dayton Children's |
Regis, Kimberly, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, PNP-BC, BCC | VP of Operations; Chief Nurse Executive, ambulatory | Nationwide Children's |
Roepke, Melinda, MSN, R | Dean, Health Sciences, and Director Nursing Programs | North Central State College |
Rohr, Tara, DNP, RN | Assistant Professor | Columbus State Community College |
Schramm, Jill, DNP, FNP | Assistant Professor, Adjunct | University of Colorado and Franklin University |
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FNP or AGPCNP: Which is the Best Fit for You?
Nursing is a challenging, yet rewarding profession that affords you the opportunity to follow your passion in a rapidly evolving and growing industry. If you are deciding between the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), there are some important similarities between the two programs. Both specializations:
- Require 600 clinical hours and completion of Primary Care I (NURS 701/701C) + Primary Care II (NURS 702/702C)
- Are nationally certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Equip you for positions in ambulatory care centers, medical offices and correctional facilities
However, below you’ll find some information on what differentiates the two options. Compare the options and find the best fit for you.
FNP
AGPCNP
Age-Range of Patients: Birth to Geriatric
Best Fit: Nurses who enjoy caring for babies and children
Demand Driver: Rural areas with less access to pediatric specialists.
Additional Required Clinical Courses: Management of Multidimensional Health (NURS 703/703C) + FNP Capstone (NURS 790/790C)
Practice Settings: Schools, Rural Health Clinics, Worksite-Based Clinics
Age-Range of Patients: Patients ages 13 and older
Best Fit: Nurses who enjoy caring for teens and adults – especially older adults
Demand Driver: Aging population and absence of physicians specializing in geriatric care.
Additional Required Clinical Courses: Management of the Geriatric Population (NURS 710/710C) + Adult-Gero Primary Capstone (NURS 791/791C)
Practice Settings: Long-term Care Facilities, Assisted Living Centers, University Student Health Centers
Nursing Careers & Jobs
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult-gerontology primary care NPs provide leadership and clinical expertise to provide lifelong care for adults from teens to seniors.
Nurse Practitioner - Medicare/Health Assessment
NPs in this arena conduct wellness visits, perform health assessments, and promote health education for geriatric patients and adults with chronic conditions.
Home Healthcare Nurse Practitioner
Home healthcare NPs promote quality of life among the gerontological population through in-home clinical assessment, treatment and care.
Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Hospice and palliative care NPs participate in collaborative and coordinated care to meet the needs and manage the symptoms of chronically ill and end-of-life patients.
Clinical Manager Nurse Practitioner
Clinical manager NPs oversee clinical operations and facilitate collaboration and team-based care that’s rooted in evidence-based practices, quality assessments and clinical performance analytics.
Primary Care Nursing Practice Employment Outlook
11%
From 2021-2031, jobs for Nurse Practitioners are expected to increase by 11%
All Occupations
| 2021 | 3,368,301 jobs |
| 2031 | 3,739,735 jobs |
Nurse Practitioners
| 2021 | 235,175 jobs |
| 2031 | 336,473 jobs |
Registered Nurses
| 2021 | 3,133,126 jobs |
| 2031 | 3,403,262 jobs |
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MSN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Frequently Asked Questions
What is an MSN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree?
An MSN-AGPCNP degree is an advanced degree based on nursing theory and rooted in advanced practice concepts and research-based application. It is for registered nurses (RNs) who want to assume more responsibilities and increase their scope of practice, treating patients from adolescence through end-of-life.
What can you do with an MSN-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree?
The MSN-AGPCNP degree opens you up to a wide variety of career positions caring for patients in their teens all the way up to the elderly. It’s an ideal degree for RNs with a soft spot for older patients – especially those dealing with chronic conditions, in a long-term care facility, or in need of Medicare assessment. This degree prepares you for careers in a wide variety of settings ranging from long-term care facilities to hospitals to home care.
Why get an MSN-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree?
An MSN with an advanced practice specialty in gerontology prepares you to expand your reach and impact in a variety of areas, including chronic disease prevention and management.
What makes Franklin’s MSN-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree unique?
Franklin streamlines your educational experience with flexible, online coursework and embedded practicum hours that let you practice while you learn – so you can finish faster. Thanks to simulation software, you’ll get a dynamic online learning experience to sharpen your skills before and during your clinical experience.
How long is an online MSN-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program?
Franklin’s MSN-AGPCNP program is designed for busy nurses, so depending on transfer credits, you could finish in 7 trimesters (28 months).
When can I start an MSN-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree?
Getting started with your MSN-AGPCNP is easy and convenient at Franklin. We offer three trimesters every year, with start dates within each. Talk to your admissions advisor to find the start date that's right for you.
How much will my MSN-Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner degree cost?
At Franklin, you’ll get a quality education at a competitive cost so you can afford to invest in your future right now. Our helpful staff can talk with you about flexible financing options as well as financial aid programs. See current tuition and rates here.
Do you help find clinical sites?
Franklin University faculty will collaborate with you, however, you are expected to be ready with a site and a preceptor upon notification of acceptance. Being prepared helps prevent delays with starting any coursework that involves a clinical rotation. Because you’re probably familiar with potential clinical sites available in your area (including practices that might be owned and managed by your employer), we suggest you begin there. You can also look at smaller MD/NP/DO-owned practices. Then we’ll help you obtain site and preceptor approval, as well as ensure that the necessary paperwork is finalized. Ideally, placement arrangements are identified six months in advance and formally confirmedno later than two weeks before the first clinical course. So, depending on when you start your clinical rotations, this could be during the first term.
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