The ‪@GWNursing‬'s Practitioner School What do Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Do

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow 52% from 2019 to 2029. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for healthcare services, particularly in primary care and rural settings, where many AdultGerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNPs) work.

Have you ever wondered about the magic behind AGPCNPs and their amazing services? These licensed and certified professionals are out there making a difference in countless communities. But why should a nurse go the extra mile to become a nurse practitioner?

Tune in to the latest episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards An AgeFriendly World, where we'll welcome two nursing superstars in clinical care of older adults: Margaret Venzke and Laurie Wilson!

Key points covered in this episode:

✔ Laurie Dodge Wilson:

Laurie Dodge Wilson, NP, has been practicing clinically since 1995. She joined the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing (SON) in December 2012. She brings her wealth of clinical experience into her teaching and competency development in the AdultGerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program.

✔ Dr. Maggie Hadro Venzke 

Dr. Maggie Hadro Venzke has held faculty appointments at multiple universities, teaching in graduate nurse practitioner programs for over 28 years. Her clinical/research interests include fall prevention in the elderly, immunizations, infectious disease prevention, and best teaching practices in virtual online graduate NP education.

✔ Understanding the Integral Role of AGPCNPs

AdultGerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners are masters at caring for patients of all ages and stages!

✔ Where Do Adult Care Nurses Hang Their Stethoscope?

Who knew that practicing diverse settings could be so exciting? With our aging population, we need to meet people where they're at – from the hospital to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, and home care.  

✔ How Much are AGPCNPs Paid?

Are you a registered nurse with a passion for geriatric care? The field of AdultGerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners has a plethora of exciting job opportunities waiting for you. According to Salary.com in Jan 2023, you can earn a salary that ranges from $120K to $140K.

✔ Elevating Nurse Education at GWSON

The AGPCNP program at GWSON isn't your typical online program it's the perfect mix of both virtual and inperson learning. With standardized patients and advanced technology resources, students develop their advanced practice skills to the fullest.

✔ GWU: The Choice That Makes Sense!

For six years running, GW Nursing's Master of Science in Nursing Program has secured a spot in the prestigious top ten of U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs ranking for 2023.

✔ Tailormade Programs for Your Success: Curriculum and Degree Options to Choose From

Becoming a nursing pro takes a lot of dedication, and our programs have got you covered. Our MSN program will equip you with 48 credits and 600 hours of clinical practice.

✔ Ready for a Bigger, Better Nursing Role?

Elevate your nursing game and hop over to nursing.gwu.edu to start your next chapter in nursing excellence. 



Curious about the ins and outs of our programs of study? You can email Dr. Venzke at [email protected] or Laurie at [email protected] – and get a quick response to all your burning questions.

If you have questions or comments or need help, please feel free to drop a oneminute audio or video clip and email it to me at [email protected], and I will get back to you by recording an answer to your question. 



About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN:

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked fulltime for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many longterm care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a postmaster's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 which led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

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