Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Use your expertise to provide direct patient care, promote health and well-being, and diagnose and treat common conditions in patients age 13 and older.
Program overview
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners provide primary care for adolescents through older adults, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the management of acute and chronic conditions. They practice in outpatient settings such as internal medicine offices, community health centers, long-term care, and specialty clinics.
Ranked No. 5 nationally and No. 2 among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report, Ohio State’s program offers evidence-based training with expert faculty and preceptors. Students gain hands-on experience across community and hospital settings, preparing them to lead in today’s healthcare environment.
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Join an information session to learn more about your program of interest, hosted by our recruitment coordinator.
Complete this specialty online or on campus through one of the following programs:
Online
On campus
View each program for admission requirements, curriculum and application details.
Build advanced clinical knowledge through focused coursework and supervised practicum experiences.
As a student, you will:
- Apply skills in real-world clinical settings
- Train under the guidance of expert preceptors
- Complete clinical experiences at approved sites across Ohio and authorized states
- Spend 16–20 hours per week in clinical practice during practicum courses
Graduates are eligible for national board certification through:
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
The curriculum meets national standards set by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
- Nursing 7410 Advanced Health Assessment
- Nursing 7450 Pathophysiology of Altered Health States
- Nursing 7470 Advanced Pharmacology in Nursing
- Nursing 7228.01 Advanced Practice Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum I
- Nursing 7415 Clinical Reasoning with Diagnostic Methods
- Nursing 7228.02 Advanced Practice Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum II
- Nursing 7228.03 Advanced Practice Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum III
- Nursing 8895 Professional Role of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Provide comprehensive primary care for adolescents, adults and older adults
- Integrate evidence, theory and clinical expertise across care settings
- Develop and evaluate patient-centered plans of care
- Promote wellness and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Educate patients and families on prevention and self-management
- Diagnose conditions, order tests and prescribe treatments
- Lead and advocate for improved health outcomes
- Adapt to complex health care environments and support lifelong learning