Purdue Global Online Nurse Practitioner Programs – AGNP, FNP, PMHNP

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The School of Nursing at Purdue Global offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Post-Master’s Certificate programs with four specializations: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Students complete coursework 100% online with one required campus visit for the AGACNP MSN and Post-Master’s Certificate programs. Practicums are completed at approved facilities local to the student.

Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners (AGACNPs) work with acutely ill adult patients in intensive care units, surgical units, and critical care settings. They provide diagnosis and management of acute and complex illnesses, working with a care team to create a care and treatment plan. Graduates of this track are eligible to take the AGACNP certification exam. Students in this specialization come to a Purdue Global location for a 2.5-day intensive.

Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioners (AGPCNPs) work with young adults, adults, and aging adults in primary care and long-term care situations, treating acute and chronic illnesses, creating care plans, and promoting preventive medicine. Primary care nurses work with individuals, families, and communities to improve patient quality of care to the populations they serve. Graduates of this specialization are eligible to take the AGPCNP certification exam.

Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) serve patients across the lifespan through preventive medicine and education, physical assessment, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Primary care nurses deliver a more holistic version of patient care, working with patients, their families and the communities they serve to improve quality of life and quality of care. Graduates of this track are eligible to take the FNP certification exam.

Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) work with patients across the lifespan, assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health needs, including substance abuse, addiction counseling, psychological disorders, and other psychological issues. In addition, PMHNPs are qualified to prescribe psychiatric medications. Graduates of this track are eligible to take the PMHNP certification exam.

Purdue Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Purdue Global is located in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Purdue Global Online NP Programs
Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Certificate Visit Site
Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP Certificate Visit Site
Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Certificate Visit Site
MSN - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Visit Site
MSN - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP Visit Site
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner Visit Site
Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate Visit Site
MSN - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Visit Site

What to Expect

Admission Requirements: Applicants to the School of Nursing at Purdue Global must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for all prior coursework. Online applications must include a criminal background check, proof of an unencumbered RN license, an application fee, official transcripts, health examinations, immunization records, and required tests. Students whose primary language is not English must also provide proof of English language proficiency.

  • MSN Requirements: Students must hold a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution and have completed a statistics and nursing research course with a grade of “C” or better. In addition, applicants to the AGACNP specialization must show verification through a resume or CV of at least one year of recent, full-time work as an RN (2,000 hours) in a critical care setting. AGACNP applicants must also provide evidence of certification in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and this certification must remain current throughout the program.
  • Post-Master’s Certificate Requirements: Students must hold a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution and must provide evidence of national certification as an advanced practice nurse if the master’s degree was in an advanced practice nursing role.

State Restrictions: While Purdue Global accepts students from most states, applicants outside of Indiana should check with the School of Nursing to make sure they are eligible for the nursing programs.

Students from the following states or territories may not enroll in the AGACNP specialization: Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Washington DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

The AGPCNP, PMHNP, and FNP programs do not accept applicants from Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Guam, and Puerto Rico. In addition, The PMHNP track does not accept applicants from Arizona, Washington DC, Georgia, Maryland, and Washington.

International students are not eligible due to clinical requirements. Interested students should also contact the licensing board of their state of residency to determine if the program meets state requirements for NP licensure.

Study Plan: Courses for the online MSN and Post-Master’s Certificate programs run 10 weeks in length and students should expect to spend 15 hours per week on courses. With the exception of the ExcelTrack, students are not allowed to take more than two courses per term unless approved by the Dean of the School. Start dates land multiple times per year for graduate nursing programs, with some programs starting almost once a month. Students can find out more from the Purdue Global Admissions Department. Online nursing program coursework is delivered 100% online and clinicals are completed locally. The AGACNP track requires students come to campus once for 2.5 days.

MSN Core Curriculum: The MSN degree includes the following core courses: Advanced Nursing Roles; Epidemiology and Health Promotion; Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Practice Nursing; Health Policy, Ethical, and Legal Perspectives of the Health Care System; Promoting Optimal Models and Systems for Health Care Delivery; and Scientific and Analytic Approaches to Advanced Evidence-Based Practice. In addition, all nurse practitioner specializations complete the following courses: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Life Span; Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; and Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics.

MSN AGACNP Specialization Curriculum: The AGACNP track comprises 81 credits and includes at least 520 clinical hours. The degree plan includes the core curriculum listed above plus the following courses: Specialized Pharmacology for the AGACNP Acute Care NP; AGACNP Introduction to Acute Care Management; AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management I-II; AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Clinical I-II; AGACNP Critical Care Management; and AGACNP Critical Care Management Clinical.

MSN AGPCNP Specialization Curriculum: The AGPCNP track comprises 90 credits and includes 640 clinical hours. The program includes the core curriculum listed above plus the following courses: NP I – Introduction to Primary Care for the Nurse Practitioner; AGNP I – Primary Care of the Adolescent and Adult; AGNP I Clinical – Adolescent and Adult Focus; NP II – Primary Care of Women’s Health; NP II Clinical – Women’s Health Focus; AGNP II – Primary Care of the Frail Elderly; AGNP II Clinical – Frail Elderly Focus; Transition to Practice; and NP III Clinical – Primary Care Focus.

MSN FNP Specialization Curriculum: The FNP track comprises 90 credits and includes 640 clinical hours. The program includes the core curriculum listed above plus the following courses: NP I – Introduction to Primary Care for the Nurse Practitioner; FNP I – Primary Care Across the Life Span; FNP I Clinical – Life Span Health Focus; NP II – Primary Care of Women’s Health; NP II Clinical – Women’s Health Focus; FNP II – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents Health; FNP II Clinical – Children and Adolescent Health Focus; Transition to Practice; and NP III Clinical – Primary Care Focus.

MSN PMHNP Specialization Curriculum: The PMHNP track comprises 78 credits and includes 640 clinical hours. Specialty courses include PMHNP Neuroscience and Pharmacotherapeutics; PMHNP Psychopathological Disorders and Psychotherapy; PMHNP Psychotherapy for Individuals, Groups, and Families Clinical; and PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan I-III and Clinicals.

Post-Master’s AGACNP Certificate Curriculum: The AGACNP certificate comprises 51 credits plus 520 clinical hours and includes the following courses: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Life Span; Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics; Specialized Pharmacology for the AGACNP Acute Care NP; AGACNP Introduction to Acute Care Management; AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management I-II; AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Clinical I-II; AGACNP Critical Care Management; and AGACNP Critical Care Management Clinical.

Post-Master’s AGPCNP Certificate Curriculum: The AGPCNP certificate comprises 60 credits plus 640 clinical hours and includes the following courses: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Life Span; Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics; NP I – Introduction to Primary Care for the Nurse Practitioner; AGNP I – Primary Care of the Adolescent and Adult; AGNP I Clinical – Adolescent and Adult Focus; NP II – Primary Care of Women’s Health; NP II Clinical – Women’s Health Focus; AGNP II – Primary Care of the Frail Elderly; AGNP II Clinical – Frail Elderly Focus; Transition to Practice; and NP III Clinical – Primary Care Focus.

Post-Master’s FNP Certificate Curriculum: The FNP certificate comprises 60 credits plus 640 clinical hours and includes the following courses: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Life Span; Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics; NP I – Introduction to Primary Care for the Nurse Practitioner; FNP I – Primary Care Across the Life Span; FNP I Clinical – Life Span Health Focus; NP II – Primary Care of Women’s Health; NP II Clinical – Women’s Health Focus; FNP II – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents Health; FNP II Clinical – Children and Adolescent Health Focus; Transition to Practice; and NP III Clinical – Primary Care Focus.

Post-Master’s PMHNP Certificate Curriculum: The PMHNP certificate comprises 48 credits plus 640 clinical hours and includes the following courses: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Across the Life Span; Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics; PMHNP Neuroscience and Pharmacotherapeutics; PMHNP Psychopathological Disorders and Psychotherapy; PMHNP Psychotherapy for Individuals, Groups, and Families Clinical; and PMHNP Diagnosis and Management Across the Lifespan I-III and Clinicals.

Online Experience: Purdue Global makes online learning interactive and user-friendly through advanced technology and delivery methods. Students watch online seminars and go through lessons asynchronously. Lessons may include online assessments, seminars, discussion boards, peer/faculty feedback, and readings. Students have access to the Purdue Global Library, dedicated advisors, and career services.

On-Site Requirements: The coursework for the FNP, AGPCNP, and PMHNP tracks is 100% online with no campus visits required. AGACNP students come to the Indianapolis, Indiana campus for one 2.5-day campus visit. Students complete clinical practicums near where they live and work.

Paying for the Purdue Global Online NP Programs

The Purdue Global online MSN and Post-Master’s Certificate tuition numbers are listed below. Travel expenses for the AGACNP on-campus visit are not included, and there may be other fees associated with the nursing degrees. Interested students are encouraged to contact the Purdue Global School of Nursing for cost clarifications and updates.

Purdue Global graduate students may be eligible for unsubsidized federal Stafford Loans and Graduate PLUS loans. The university also has a partner program in which employees of partner organizations may receive tuition reductions and may earn college credit through corporate training programs. In addition, tuition is reduced by 55% for currently serving military members and 38% for veterans. There are also reductions available for military spouses.

Nursing students are encouraged to inquire with their employers as to the option of a tuition reimbursement program. Additionally, students may seek outside opportunities for funding.

Purdue Global

Purdue Global offers one of the lowest tuition rates of any online nursing program with no GRE requirement and three NP specialties to choose from.

APRN Programs

MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
MSN – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Certificate
Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP Certificate
Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Certificate
Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Campus Address

2550 Northwestern Avenue, Suite 1100
West Lafayette, Indiana 47906

Purdue Global – MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP

Program Essentials

Degree Level

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

Specialization

AGNP – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Program Start Dates

Multiple Start Dates

100% Online?

No

Campus Visits Required

1

Credits Needed to Graduate

81

Clinical Hours Needed to Graduate

520

Program Accreditation

CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Admissions

Level of Education Required?

BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GRE or GMAT Required?

No GRE Required

GPA Required?

2.5 or higher

State Restrictions? (Will Not Accept From…)

DC, HI, LA, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TN, UT, WA

Program Tuition

Credit Hours

81

Average Cost Per Credit (state resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (state resident)

$34,020.00

Average Cost Per Credit (non-resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (non-resident)

$34,020.00

Purdue Global – MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP

Program Essentials

Degree Level

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

Specialization

AGNP – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Program Start Dates

Multiple Start Dates

100% Online?

Yes

Campus Visits Required

0

Credits Needed to Graduate

90

Clinical Hours Needed to Graduate

640

Program Accreditation

CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Admissions

Level of Education Required?

BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GRE or GMAT Required?

No GRE Required

GPA Required?

2.5 or higher

State Restrictions? (Will Not Accept From…)

HI, LA, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TN, UT

Program Tuition

Credit Hours

90

Average Cost Per Credit (state resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (state resident)

$37,800.00

Average Cost Per Credit (non-resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (non-resident)

$37,800.00

Purdue Global – MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner

Program Essentials

Degree Level

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

Specialization

FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner

Program Start Dates

Multiple Start Dates

100% Online?

Yes

Campus Visits Required

0

Credits Needed to Graduate

90

Clinical Hours Needed to Graduate

640

Program Accreditation

CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Admissions

Level of Education Required?

BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GRE or GMAT Required?

No GRE Required

GPA Required?

2.5 or higher

State Restrictions? (Will Not Accept From…)

HI, LA, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TN, UT

Program Tuition

Credit Hours

90

Average Cost Per Credit (state resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (state resident)

$37,800.00

Average Cost Per Credit (non-resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (non-resident)

$37,800.00

Purdue Global – MSN – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program Essentials

Degree Level

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

Specialization

PMHNP – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program Start Dates

Multiple Start Dates

100% Online?

Yes

Campus Visits Required

0

Credits Needed to Graduate

78

Clinical Hours Needed to Graduate

640

Program Accreditation

CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Admissions

Level of Education Required?

BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

GRE or GMAT Required?

No GRE Required

GPA Required?

2.5 or higher

State Restrictions? (Will Not Accept From…)

DC, GA, LA, MD, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TN, UT, WA

Program Tuition

Credit Hours

78

Average Cost Per Credit (state resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (state resident)

$32,760.00

Average Cost Per Credit (non-resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (non-resident)

$32,760.00

Purdue Global – Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Certificate

Program Essentials

Degree Level

Post-Master Certificate – Post-Graduate (Post-MSN) Nursing Certificate

Specialization

AGNP – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Program Start Dates

Multiple Start Dates

100% Online?

No

Campus Visits Required

1

Credits Needed to Graduate

51

Clinical Hours Needed to Graduate

520

Program Accreditation

CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Admissions

Level of Education Required?

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

GRE or GMAT Required?

No GRE Required

GPA Required?

None

State Restrictions? (Will Not Accept From…)

DC, HI, LA, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TN, UT, WA

Program Tuition

Credit Hours

51

Average Cost Per Credit (state resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (state resident)

$21,420.00

Average Cost Per Credit (non-resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (non-resident)

$21,420.00

Purdue Global – Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP Certificate

Program Essentials

Degree Level

Post-Master Certificate – Post-Graduate (Post-MSN) Nursing Certificate

Specialization

AGNP – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Program Start Dates

Multiple Start Dates

100% Online?

Yes

Campus Visits Required

0

Credits Needed to Graduate

60

Clinical Hours Needed to Graduate

640

Program Accreditation

CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Admissions

Level of Education Required?

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

GRE or GMAT Required?

No GRE Required

GPA Required?

None

State Restrictions? (Will Not Accept From…)

HI, LA, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TN, UT

Program Tuition

Credit Hours

60

Average Cost Per Credit (state resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (state resident)

$25,200.00

Average Cost Per Credit (non-resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (non-resident)

$25,200.00

Purdue Global – Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Certificate

Program Essentials

Degree Level

Post-Master Certificate – Post-Graduate (Post-MSN) Nursing Certificate

Specialization

FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner

Program Start Dates

Multiple Start Dates

100% Online?

Yes

Campus Visits Required

0

Credits Needed to Graduate

60

Clinical Hours Needed to Graduate

640

Program Accreditation

CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Admissions

Level of Education Required?

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

GRE or GMAT Required?

No GRE Required

GPA Required?

None

State Restrictions? (Will Not Accept From…)

HI, LA, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TN, UT

Program Tuition

Credit Hours

60

Average Cost Per Credit (state resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (state resident)

$25,200.00

Average Cost Per Credit (non-resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (non-resident)

$25,200.00

Purdue Global – Post-Master's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Program Essentials

Degree Level

Post-Master Certificate – Post-Graduate (Post-MSN) Nursing Certificate

Specialization

PMHNP – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Program Start Dates

Multiple Start Dates

100% Online?

Yes

Campus Visits Required

0

Credits Needed to Graduate

48

Clinical Hours Needed to Graduate

640

Program Accreditation

CCNE – Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Program Admissions

Level of Education Required?

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

GRE or GMAT Required?

No GRE Required

GPA Required?

None

State Restrictions? (Will Not Accept From…)

DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, LA, MD, NJ, NY, ND, OR, TN, UT, WA, WV

Program Tuition

Credit Hours

48

Average Cost Per Credit (state resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (state resident)

$20,160.00

Average Cost Per Credit (non-resident)

$420.00

Estimated Total Tuition (non-resident)

$20,160.00

Tuition is calculated based on credits, at the published tuition rate. Rates may change, so please check here for the latest tuition information. For programs with variable tuition rates, we use the rates for part-time students. “Resident” and “non-resident” refer to the student’s school-recognized state residency status. Tuition number represents the cost of tuition for the entire program, not per semester or year. Estimated total tuition does not include additional fees.

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