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Is it necessary to change patients' IVs every few days? Research conducted by four grad students in Adelphi's nursing program found an answer that puts standard medical practice in question.
New applications for this in-person program are paused. Please explore the online MS in Adult Gerontology Primary Care program, designed with the flexibility to allow students to learn at their own pace.
Why Specialize in Adult-Gerontology as a Nurse Practitioner?
As the general population ages, there is an exponential demand for greater numbers of nurse practitioners to meet the primary care needs of adults. With a master’s degree in adult gerontology primary care, you are positioned to make a difference in the well-being of your clients.
Why Choose An Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program at Adelphi in New York?
- Earn your adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner degree either in a part-time blended program that mixes online and on-campus courses or in a fully online program with no on-campus requirement— designed to help working professionals successfully balance academics and career.
- Develop into a comprehensive care practitioner who provides continuous care to adults across a broad patient spectrum in various settings and during any transition.
- Benefit from small class sizes with dedicated faculty who provide personalized support, as well as exceptional campus labs and resources.
- Prepare for Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner exams offered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
MS in Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP Program Adds Online
The Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner MS program at Adelphi is now available online. It will also remain in-person.
Significant Nursing Tuition Discounts
Graduate nursing students enrolled in the Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health who also are employees of Northwell Health, NYU Langone Health and Nassau County Government are eligible for a 15 percent tuition discount on those graduate programs.
Students should check with their employer to see if they are a current participant.
Visit employer reimbursement to learn more.
90%*
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
of our master’s graduates say that Adelphi University increased their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in their field
based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
It wasn’t until I developed a heart condition, and was on the patient side, that I decided to become a nurse practitioner…Seeing how NPs took care of me was the driving force to pursue this goal. Nurse practitioners take care of patients holistically, while caring for and supporting one’s needs.
Post-Master’s Options
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program students have two options to further their nursing education:
Advanced Standing DNP
Adelphi’s accredited advanced standing DNP program prepares advanced practice nurses seeking a terminal degree in nursing practice.
PhD in Nursing
Become a nurse-scholar and contribute to the development of the field, advancing healthcare through teaching, research and leadership.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP)
This certificate program is designed to educate nurses who have an MS degree and are NPs in another speciality to provide primary psychiatric and mental health care across the lifespan (child-adolescence through geriatric).
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
As a student at Adelphi, you’ll have the opportunity to gain clinical experience through internships at some of the nation’s leading healthcare facilities on Long Island and in New York City including:
- Catholic Health Services of Long Island
- Elmhurst Hospital Center
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- NYU-Winthrop Hospital
- VA Medical Center (New York City and St. Albans, Queens)
Adelphi graduate nursing student with a patient.
State-of-the-Art Technology
We offer our nursing students uniquely tailored clinical experiences by simulating the hospital setting in our newly opened 100,000-square-foot Nexus Building, with simulation labs, a smart-home healthcare system and telepresence robots.
Our state-of-the-art simulation lab provides our students with the highest-quality simulation technology in a safe learning environment so they receive the education, practice and exposure they need when applying for their first job.
Students have access to two simulation manikins:
- Victoria, our birthing manikin, simulates a live birth and is one of only two such manikins in the tristate area.
- Hal, our new state-of-the-art pediatric manikin, is the most advanced pediatric patient simulator in the United States—capable of simulating lifelike emotions through dynamic facial expressions, movement and speech.
Clinical Education & Simulation Lab (CESiL)
Located in the Nexus Building at Adelphi, the 22-bed CESiL features seven clinical exam rooms, a delivery room, a pediatric exam room, and a home-care setting. Students safely train in scenarios from emergency to routine, allowing for mistakes without risk to patients. Launch Gallery
Clinical Education & Simulation Lab (CESiL)
Located in the Nexus Building at Adelphi, the 22-bed CESiL features seven clinical exam rooms, a delivery room, a pediatric exam room, and a home-care setting. Students safely train in scenarios from emergency to routine, allowing for mistakes without risk to patients. 7 Photos-
During a high-fidelity simulation, a faculty member provides remote support to nursing students to guide them through a variety of clinical scenarios.
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Telepresence robots like this one are used for remote monitoring in CESiL’s home-care suite as well as in the growing home healthcare field. They enhance both nursing and healthcare informatics students’ educational experience.
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For College of Nursing and Public Health nursing students, learning in the various CESiL simulated settings and situations is like training in a real hospital. That experience was especially invaluable in the midst of the pandemic, nursing students said.
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By practicing their clinical skills in a realistic hospital setting and learning how to safely and accurately administer medications, nursing students become well prepared for their first RN jobs.
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Here, a cohort of students addresses an emergency code situation with a high-fidelity manikin and gains experience in electronic medical record processes. Various manikins, supportive supplies and state-of-the-art equipment enable faculty and students to translate theory into practice.
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Faculty use this pediatric manikin to train their students in everything from routine to emergency experiences. When used with an obesity suit, the manikin enables nurses to learn about the treatment of child obesity, a growing problem in the 6-to-9 age bracket.
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Victoria, a high-fidelity maternal simulator manikin, arrived at CESiL with two baby manikins in March 2019—able to simulate a complete range of situations that nurses may face in the delivery room, from typical neonatal care to obstetric emergencies.
Inside the Clinical Education and Simulation Lab
Program Info
Application Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, a B or above in all science and nursing classes and should submit the following application requirements:
- Graduate application and $60 fee
- Résumé
- Current New York state RN license
- 500-word personal essay on your reasons for applying to the program
- All previous college transcripts, including final transcript documenting a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited four-year institution
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Awards & Recognition
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #7 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
Ranked one of the best
Abound
Adelphi University’s College of Nursing and Public Health has been recognized by Abound as one of the “Best Nursing Schools” for 2024, with a focus on the excellence of our master's programs.
Best Nursing School
National League for Nursing
Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health is among only 13 nursing education programs from across the country and the academic spectrum of higher education in nursing, as well as leading teaching hospitals and clinical sites, to receive the highly competitive designation this year.
Excellence in Nursing Education
Collegiate Nursing Education
Adelphi University’s nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for engaging in effective educational practices.
Our Accreditations
allnurses LLC
Adelphi’s online BSN to MSN Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program is listed among allnurses LLC’s “Most Affordable Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Programs in 2024.”
AGNP Affordability
Abound
Adelphi has been recognized among the nation’s top professional graduate degree programs by Abound: Grad School for providing affordable and flexible options, accessibility to professors and campus support services, opportunities to accelerate graduation, and prep for sustained career growth.
A Top Grad School
Colleges of Distinction: Career Development
Adelphi University has been recognized as a Career Development college for the exceptional way in which our institution is equipping students with the skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
Expert Career Guidance
Times Higher Education
Adelphi ranked in the top 4 percent of universities in the nation by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, receiving the highest scores in academic reputation and international outlook.
Global Recognition
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