Family Nurse Practitioner
Providing heartfelt care for lifelong wellness.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program’s family nurse practitioner track trains nurses to offer complete primary health care to individuals and families of all ages across the health continuum.
The program focuses on promoting health, preventive services, health education, counseling and managing acute and chronic illnesses, including prescribing medications and treatments and collaboration with the health care team.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
40% job growth between 2021-2031 – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program Highlights
- 100% Online
- Three- or four-year tracks available
- Clinical practicum experiences take place close to home
- On-campus Intensives provide skill-development
- Spring or fall term admission
- 70 hours total
- Includes 1,000 clinical hours minimum
Clinical Experience
One year of full-time RN experience is preferred. We are currently accepting students in the following states:
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia