Family Nurse Practitioner
DNP
Why study Family Nurse Practitioner?
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 chronic medical conditions in patients of all ages, including infants, children, 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.
For information specific to the College of Nursing, visit our Accreditation page.
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Program Code: 29DOC-FNP-DNP-.FNP-DL