Family Nurse Practitioner
Overview
The family nurse practitioner specialization provides students with the required clinical competencies and theoretical foundation to deliver quality primary care for patients and their families with advanced skills in:
- Evidence-based practice
- Leadership
- Policy
- Finance
- Informatics
- Genomics/ethics
Upon program completion, graduates are eligible to take the family nurse practitioner certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (see board pass rates).
Graduate/Doctoral National Board Pass Rates
Two options exist for family nurse practitioner (FNP) board exams (AANPCB or ANCC). Individual national board pass rates are self-reported.
National Board Pass Rates
- 2020 First-Time Pass Rate (all test takers) - 100%
- 2019 First-Time Pass Rate (all test takers) - 96%
- 2018 First-Time Pass Rate (all test takers, 1st DNP class) - 88%
Course Format
- Part time and full time: Online with on-campus immersion experiences
The FNP DNP format is blended/hybrid, meaning classes are offered primarily online, but learning will be supported by on-campus immersion experiences, generally one per academic year, scheduled at important points throughout the program. This offering provides students with the best of both worlds—the flexibility of online learning with the personal nature of knowing and directly interacting with nursing faculty. There are also open lab opportunities for students who desire to come on campus for one-on-one help with clinical skills.
Out-of-state students applying for this program are strongly encouraged to discuss clinical requirements with the assistant dean of graduate programs. Clinical arrangements are not able to be made in all states.
Please note that international students are ineligible to receive a student visa for this program.
What can I do with a DNP?
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) work in diverse settings, including:
- Office practices
- Community health centers
- Urgent care clinics
- College campuses
- Worksite employee health centers
- Nursing homes
- Managed care organizations
- Hospitals
FNPs also:
- Work for healthcare technology companies
- Perform healthcare research
- Teach in schools and universities
- Serve in government agencies (e.g., health departments, the military, etc.)
In addition to working directly with patients, FNPs are qualified for leadership roles in healthcare settings.
Tuition and Fees
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Practitioner Specialization
| Semester (hours) | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, Year 1 (8 hours) | $5,408 | $892 | $6,300 |
| Spring, Year 1 (9 hours) | 6,084 | 1,004 | 7,088 |
| Summer, Year 1 (7 hours) | 4,732 | 829 | 5,561 |
| Fall, Year 2 (9 hours) | 6,084 | 1,164 | 7,248 |
| Spring, Year 2 (9 hours) | 6,084 | 1,112 | 7,196 |
| Summer, Year 2 (6 hours) | 4,056 | 1,229 | 5,285 |
| Fall, Year 3 (9 hours) | 6,084 | 1,624 | 7,708 |
| Spring, Year 3 (9 hours) | 6,084 | 1,064 | 7,148 |
| Total (66) | $ 44,616 | $8,918 | $ 53,534 |
Tuition is $676/credit hour and general student fees are $111.55/credit hour based on 2023-2024 rates. Certain nursing courses are assessed course-specific fees ranging from $60-$1,500 and are included in fees. Rates beyond summer 2024 are not yet approved and are subject to change. Rates for future terms are provided only as an estimate. DNP tuition is a specialized tuition rate that all students pay regardless of residency.
Faculty
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