Program Details:
- Credit Hours: 34
- Clinical Hours: 400
- Courses in Program: 11
- Cost Per Credit: $995
- Estimated Completion Time: 2.5 to 3 years
Prepare for the highest level of nursing practice, grow your leadership and advocacy capabilities, and equip yourself to provide holistic primary care to patients across the lifespan.
Prepare for the highest level of nursing practice, grow your leadership and advocacy capabilities, and equip yourself to provide holistic primary care to patients across the lifespan.
Our CCNE-accredited online Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) program can help you take your nursing career to the very pinnacle of evidence-based primary care and nursing leadership. Ideal for working advanced practice nurses, this program features a fully online educational experience guided by experienced faculty members.
Courses take place in 8 and 15 week blocks, and cover advanced nursing topics such as:
- Evidence-based practice
- Legal and ethical issues in healthcare
- Population based care
- Global health
- Financial management
- Nursing leadership & communication
- Entrepreneurship
As an online DNP student, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a local mentor on projects important to your community or place of employment when completing your required capstone hours. This makes balancing doctoral study and work more attainable while also allowing you to put theory into practice right away.
AS A CLINICAL EXPERT WITH A DNP DEGREE YOU WILL:
- Lead interdisciplinary efforts that address quality and safety gaps across care delivery models
- Design models of care that assure equitable distribution of resources to meet national population health goals
- Incorporate systems-thinking into care settings in order to improve patient outcomes
- Address social, economic and geographic determinants of health to enhance quality of life in communities
- Be prepared to join decision-making teams in organizations such as health systems, government agencies, business groups and insurance collaboratives
Take the lead in healthcare systems or practice privately: with your DNP-FNP, your career path is yours to define.
As a graduate of our online DNP-FNP program, you can qualify for a wide range of professional leadership opportunities such as:
- Clinical practice experts in hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities
- Executive leaders in community-based and multi-group health systems
- Leaders in healthcare advocacy and government organizations
- Managing insurance and informatics networks
- Translating and applying research to improve population health outcomes and more
Depending on the state where you practice, you’ll also have the option to establish yourself as a private primary care provider.
COURSES AND REQUIREMENTS
Designed for working nurses who have earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing, this online DNP program requires the completion of 1,000 clinical hours along with 11 convenient online courses. The curriculum dives deep into advanced nursing topics, allowing you to expand your mind and strengthen your professional skills.
*if the Masters FNP did not have 700 clinical hours-DNP students will need to take 1-2 DNP Practice Experience to meet the total requirement of 1000 hours
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the general requirements for graduate programs at D’Youville, applicants for the DNP program must present the following:
- Completion of a master’s degree with specialty preparation as an advanced practice nurse (nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist or nurse midwife) from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited program at a college or university (or CNO in Ontario).
- Minimum graduate grade point average of 3.25 (based on a 4.0 system).
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended; this must include all undergraduate and graduate work.
- Copy of an active, unencumbered license as a professional registered nurse and advanced practice certification in New York state, Ontario, or the state you reside in.
- Current CPR certification with a psychomotor component.
- Copy of current national certification (or exam-eligibility) as an advanced practice nursing in a specialty area (where applicable).
- Documentation of the number of clinical hours completed in prior master’s degree program.
- At least two years of relevant professional experience.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Any applicant may choose to submit GRE scores if they believe their application does not adequately reflect their potential to succeed in a doctoral program.
- If an applicant meets all admission criteria and is attending or has previously attended a doctoral program, he or she must get a letter from that school of nursing stating the applicant is in good standing and can register for classes.
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition and fees vary based on your program of study and whether you are considered a full- or part-time student. Financial aid is available for those who qualify and can be applied to full- and part-time status.
Entering the program with previous academic credit can help lower your cost. Below, you’ll find information about the potential cost of your program.
| COST | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Program Tuition | $995 per credit hour | $29,850 |
| Full Program Fees | $160 (full time) | $1,280 |
| Full Program Total | $31,130 | |
CAREER OUTCOMES
Earning a DNP-FNP degree means earning the credentials to become a trusted leader in healthcare. Among other career possibilities, the position of family nurse practitioner is one of the most advanced careers in healthcare, putting this role in high demand throughout the world. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the position is projected to expand by 26% through 2028, which is much faster than most other careers in the medical industry. Earn your DNP-FNP online with D’Youville University and explore the diverse career options that await you.
Family Nurse Practitioners
Family nurse practitioners provide care to patients throughout the lifespan. They are qualified to facilitate community-based healthcare for aging populations, care for women and treat a wide variety of health issues as a trusted healthcare provider. Many family nurse practitioners work in private practice while others are employed by hospitals, clinics, and government facilities. Family nurse practitioners earn a median annual salary of $115,800 per year.
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