MSN Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

One of the major healthcare challenges of the 21st century will include the delivery of quality, comprehensive, cost effective care for a rapidly increasing number of older adults. With the elderly population in the U.S. expected to double, if not triple, by 2030 it is imperative that there is an educated workforce of health professionals able to deliver high-quality and appropriate care to the adult and older-adult population. In response to this need, Drexel University has developed an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPC) program. The AGPC cares for individuals (aged 13 years and above) across the lifespan to promote maximal health, reduce risks and manage acute, chronic and complex health conditions. The AGPC is specifically trained to focus on health and wellness, disease prevention, and quality of life in the aging population.