Family Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice
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The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialty prepares you to provide healthcare to individuals and the family. Learn to manage various conditions, from episodic infections (coughs, earaches, fevers, etc.) to chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, asthma, etc.), utilizing a holistic approach that evaluates all the current requirements for the patient to formulate a treatment plan.
The DNP program is a hybrid program utilizing a mixture of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensives, and on-ground practicum and clinical placements. It is a practice-focused doctoral program emphasizing innovative, evidence-based professional practice and reflecting the application and implementation of credible research findings. The FNP specialization is intended for registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master of Science in Nursing.
The College of Nursing offers full-time and part-time options for DNP students. Part-time students must be enrolled in at least 6 units per semester. Part-time study is only available during the pre-clinical portion of the program and adds a year to the degree completion timeline.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice in Family Nurse Practitioner will build core skills, including:
- Patient safety
- Quality improvement
- Hospital experience
- Ability to prescribe medications
- Medical record management
- Telehealth
- Nursing care
- Nursing process
- Nursing practices
- Care coordination
- Trauma care
- Critical care
- Acute care
- Case management
- Clinical experience
- Operating room experience
- Measuring vital signs
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Discharge planning
- Performance improvement
- Rehabilitation
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner DNP program will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
Applying
Applications must be submitted through NursingCAS and the University of Arizona Graduate College
Nursing CAS Application
Step 1:
Create Your Account
Create a NursingCAS account or sign in with your username and password. Once you create an account, you can access your application as often as you need.
Step 2:
Review Requirements
Review the program materials section of NursingCAS to learn more about the specific admissions criteria, requirements and deadlines for your program. Collect and submit any required supporting materials, such as personal statements, documents and certification data.
Step 3:
Complete Application
Send your official transcripts and test scores to NursingCAS and complete your application. Once you have submitted your application and any additional supporting materials, monitor your application status in your NursingCAS account and follow-up on any necessary actions.
University of Arizona Graduate College Application
Step 1:
Go To Gradapp
To complete your online application, go to the online portal and either enter your NetID or create a new account.
Step 2:
Create Your Account
After you have created a GradApp account, you can begin your application. Remember to choose Arizona Online as your campus.
Step 3:
Complete Application
Choose your area of specialty and follow the instructions to complete the application for that specialty.
