Nursing

Family Nurse Practitioner : Online

DNP

Why study Family Nurse Practitioner : Online?

The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares students at the highest level of nursing practice to diagnose and manage common and complex medical conditions in patients of all ages, including infants, adolescents, adults and seniors.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program and at least one year of work experience as a registered nurse. For more details, visit our Admissions page.

Graduates of this specialty meet educational requirements to take exams for national certification. Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) provide a wide range of primary care services, from performing physical exams and educating patients on disease prevention to ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, prescribing medications and treating acute and chronic illnesses, conditions and injuries. FNPs work in a variety of health care settings, including community health centers, private practices, schools and health care facilities.

Application Deadlines

For application deadlines, visit our Admissions page.

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

UC College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Contact Information

Graduate Programs
3110 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038
(513) 558-3600
nursingbearcats@uc.edu

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Program Code: 29DOC-FNP-DNP-.FNP-DL