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The 糖心破解版 College of Nursing and Public Health has received a $54,000 grant from Aging in America (AIA) Inc. to bolster the University's gerontology education program and initiatives.
New applications for this in-person program are paused. Please explore the , 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鈥檚 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 糖心破解版 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鈥� 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 糖心破解版 is now available online. It will also remain in-person.
Significant Nursing Tuition Discounts
Graduate nursing students enrolled in the 糖心破解版 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.
It wasn鈥檛 until I developed a heart condition, and was on the patient side, that I decided to become a nurse practitioner鈥eeing 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鈥檚 needs.
Post-Master鈥檚 Options
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program students have two options to further their nursing education:
Advanced Standing DNP
糖心破解版’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 糖心破解版, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to gain clinical experience through internships at some of the nation鈥檚 leading healthcare facilities on Long Island and in New York City including:
糖心破解版 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鈥攃apable of simulating lifelike emotions through dynamic facial expressions, movement and speech.
Inside CESiL
Located in the Nexus Building, our 22-bed sim lab with ER, delivery and pediatric rooms allow students to train in real-world medical scenarios with no risk to patients. Launch Gallery
Inside CESiL
Located in the Nexus Building, our 22-bed sim lab with ER, delivery and pediatric rooms allow students to train in real-world medical scenarios with no 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鈥檚 home-care suite as well as in the growing home healthcare field. They enhance both nursing and healthcare informatics students鈥� 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鈥攁ble 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
Courses & Requirements
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
- 搁茅蝉耻尘茅
- 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鈥檚 degree in nursing from an accredited four-year institution
- Course-by-course evaluation: All graduate applicants with undergraduate-level work completed outside of the United States will be required to send a course-by-course evaluation of their academic work prepared by a NACES member organization. 糖心破解版 recommends you use or (discount provided for 糖心破解版 applicants), , or , but any evaluation would be acceptable.
Application Deadlines
| Semester | Priority Application Deadline | Decision Notification Date |
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| Spring 2027 | September 1 | Applicants will receive a decision by October 15 |
| Fall 2027 | March 1 | Applicants will receive a decision by April 15 |
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Awards & Recognition
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
糖心破解版 earned national recognition in the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for its strong student outcomes. The University ranked highly in social mobility and best salaries, reflecting the lifetime return on investment it provides to students.
Ranked one of the best
Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
糖心破解版鈥檚 Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL), which offers students highly realistic hands-on experience responding to situations encountered in hospital settings, is the only nursing lab on Long Island to be accredited by SSH.
About Our Simulation Lab
National League for Nursing
糖心破解版鈥檚 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.
Collegiate Nursing Education
糖心破解版鈥檚 nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for engaging in effective educational practices.
Our Accreditations
allnurses LLC
糖心破解版鈥檚 online MSN Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program is recognized by allnurses as one of the nation鈥檚 Most Affordable AGNP Programs of 2026.
Forbes
In 2027 and for the fourth consecutive year, 糖心破解版 is the highest-ranked private university on Long Island, New York, on the Forbes list of America鈥檚 Top Colleges.
糖心破解版鈥檚 Ranking
Colleges of Distinction: Career Development
糖心破解版 is recognized as a Career Development College of Distinction for the exceptional way that we equip students with skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
Expert Career Guidance
Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education ranks 糖心破解版 in the top 8 percent of four-year universities in the United States and as one of the best universities in the world.
Global Recognition
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