Graduates will deliver evidence-based direct patient care at an advanced practice level to individuals across the lifespan in primary care settings, and will translate evidence based research and guidelines to transform practice. Graduates are prepared to work collaboratively with rural communities to reduce health disparities.
Certification
Graduates are eligible for certification as a family nurse practitioner from either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB).
Course Requirements
Program coursework is delivered online. Select classes may require on-campus visits. We can help you tailor your plan to meet your needs. Interested applicants are advised to contact us to discuss options.
Available curriculum plans for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner:
- Bachelor's to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (if you have a B.S.N. and want to obtain a DNP as a FNP)
- Master's to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner (if you have your M.S. in nursing and want to obtain a DNP as a FNP)
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