[hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”aboveTheFold” /][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Career in Brief[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]AGNPs hold responsibilities in between registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. They meet with patients independently and assess and diagnose illnesses and other conditions. AGNPs can either specialize in acute care or primary care. Acute care NPs attend to patients with chronic or critical conditions, while primary care NPs offer general healthcare services.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-flex gap=”xl” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-flex gap=”xs” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Popular Online MSN Programs[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ color=”subtext”]Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”belowTheFold” /][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Where Do Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners Work?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) [hen-ui-link href=”https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/no-index/research/2019-NP-Sample-Survey-Report.pdf” target=”_blank”]2019 Compensation Report[/hen-ui-link], the most common workplace settings for AGNPs included outpatient hospitals (14.4%), inpatient hospitals (13.3%), and private group practice (11.6%). In addition to home healthcare and Medicare home health programs, AGNPs also work in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, community health centers, and correctional facilities, among other locations.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”xxs”] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-icon icon=”minus” color=”primary” aria-hidden=”true” /]Hospitals[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Stabilize patients in critical care, perform procedures, assess and diagnose patients[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”xxs”] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-icon icon=”minus” color=”primary” aria-hidden=”true” /]Long-Term Care Facilities[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Assess patients, diagnose any illnesses or medical conditions, prescribe medication[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”xxs”] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-icon icon=”minus” color=”primary” aria-hidden=”true” /]Private Clinics[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Meet with patients through appointments, assess their conditions, diagnose and prescribe medication[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Why Become an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Making a major career decision can seem difficult, which is why it can be helpful to weigh the pros and cons. The lists below show some advantages and disadvantages of becoming an AGNP.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]How To Become an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Adult-Gerontology Acute Care vs. Primary Care[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]AGNPs can specialize in primary or acute care. Duties and work settings differ between the two specializations.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-table][hen-ui-table-caption]Adult-Gerontology Acute Care vs. Primary Care[/hen-ui-table-caption] [hen-ui-table-header][hen-ui-table-row][hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Trait[/hen-ui-table-head][hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Adult-Gerontology Acute Care[/hen-ui-table-head][hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Adult-Gerontology Primary Care[/hen-ui-table-head][/hen-ui-table-row][/hen-ui-table-header][hen-ui-table-body][hen-ui-table-row][hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Duties[/hen-ui-table-head][hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Trait”][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Focus on treating existing illnesses[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Prescribe medicine[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][/hen-ui-table-cell][hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Adult-Gerontology Acute Care”][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Focus on preventative care[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Promote health education[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Assist in managing long-term health issues[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][/hen-ui-table-cell][/hen-ui-table-row][hen-ui-table-row][hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Work Setting[/hen-ui-table-head][hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Trait”]Hospitals or inpatient settings[/hen-ui-table-cell][hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Adult-Gerontology Acute Care”]Community clinics; private practice; home healthcare; long-term care facilities[/hen-ui-table-cell][/hen-ui-table-row][hen-ui-table-row][hen-ui-table-head scope=”col”]Salary[/hen-ui-table-head][hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Trait”][hen-ui-link href=”https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/no-index/research/2019-NP-Sample-Survey-Report.pdf” target=”_blank”]$118,000[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-table-cell][hen-ui-table-cell data-title=”Adult-Gerontology Acute Care”][hen-ui-link href=”https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/no-index/research/2019-NP-Sample-Survey-Report.pdf” target=”_blank”]$112,000[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-table-cell][/hen-ui-table-row][/hen-ui-table-body][/hen-ui-table][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]How Much Do Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners Make?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]BLS data shows that NPs earned a median salary of $109,820, regardless of specialization. For adult-gerontology NPs in particular, the [hen-ui-link href=”https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/no-index/research/2019-NP-Sample-Survey-Report.pdf” target=”_blank”]AANP’s 2019 compensation overview[/hen-ui-link] shows that:[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Adult-gerontology primary care NPs made a median base salary of $107,000, with a median total income reaching $112,000.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Adult-gerontology acute care NPs earned a median base salary of $112,000 and a median total income of $118,000.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Additionally, BLS data shows the number of NPs could increase by 52% from 2019 to 2029, making it one of the fastest growing professions in the country. According to federal data from [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm” target=”_blank”]Projections Central[/hen-ui-link], the highest projected job growth for NPs from 2018 to 2028 are from the following states:[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Arizona: 50.9%[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Colorado: 44.7%[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Georgia 41.4%[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-article-card title=”Find State-Specific Salary Data” href=”/nurse-practitioner/” size=”compact” border=”stroke”][/hen-ui-article-card][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Frequently Asked Questions[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-separator /][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″]How long does it take to become an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The answer to this question depends on the pathway. A bachelor’s degree traditionally lasts four years, while an MSN typically takes two years to complete. On that path, aspiring AGNPs can earn licensure in six years. Students who enroll part-time can take even longer to graduate.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]However, many nursing professionals decide to gain a few years of experience as an RN in between the two degrees. Others earn an associate degree, work as an RN, and then enroll in an [hen-ui-link href=”/degrees/msn/best-online-rn-to-msn-programs/”]RN-to-MSN bridge program[/hen-ui-link], which can also affect the timeline. Some AGNP programs require RN experience prior to admission. Depending on the program, it can be 1-2 years of required experience.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″]Can adult-gerontology nurse practitioners prescribe medicine?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Yes. In some states, adult-gerontology NPs can prescribe medicine independently. In other states, they need to enter a supervisory or collaborative agreement with a physician to prescribe medication.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″]How much does an AGNP make in a year?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Adult-gerontology primary care NPs make a median base salary of $107,000, and adult-gerontology acute care NPs earn a median base salary of $112,000, according to a [hen-ui-link href=”https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/no-index/research/2019-NP-Sample-Survey-Report.pdf” target=”_blank”]2019 AANP survey[/hen-ui-link]. That said, salaries vary significantly based on experience, employer, and location. Education level matters, too. NPs with a doctoral degree are likely to earn more than those with a master’s degree.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″]Where do AGNPs work?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]AGNPs can work in many settings: hospitals and hospices, long-term care facilities and nursing homes, urgent care clinics, primary care practices and clinics, and correctional facilities.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Resources for Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”check”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”http://www.aanp.org/” target=”_blank”] The American Association of Nurse Practitioners[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading] The AANP states its mission is to empower all NPs to advance quality healthcare and does so by providing educational and professional resources to all NPs, regardless of specialization. In addition to hosting continuing education opportunities and conferences, the AANP also involves advocacy, promoting the NP role through legislative changes.[/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.gapna.org/” target=”_blank”] Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading] GAPNA offers a professional community for NPs who specialize in providing healthcare to adults. The group publishes a scholarly journal and resources, including toolkits and an online library. Students can also join and take advantage of the career center. Members may attend two GAPNA conferences: the general annual conference and a pharmacology conference.[/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″] American Nurses Association[/hen-ui-heading] Founded in 1896, this organization represents millions of RNs in many different positions. The group advocates for nurses at both the state and federal legislative levels. ANA is part of the same group that provides NP certification — the American Nurses Credentialing Center — as well.[/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://nbnpa.enpnetwork.com/” target=”_blank”] National Black Nurse Practitioner Association[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading] Based primarily in Houston, Texas, the NBNPA is a nonprofit group that fosters community and connections between Black NPs. Nurses can continue learning about their profession through webinars and other events, and they can search for jobs through the career center. Students pursuing MSN degrees may apply for scholarships to help fund their studies.[/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.americangeriatrics.org/” target=”_blank”] American Geriatrics Society[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading] The AGS connects healthcare professionals — including NPs, physicians, and others — who provide care to older people. The organization hosts several programs, including an annual scientific meeting and initiatives to help people with Alzheimers and dementia. Members can access education and clinical tools and read the group newsletter to stay on top of the industrys latest news.[/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Related Pages[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-article-row variant=”slider” ids=”44511,34307,34377,34159″][/hen-ui-article-row]