Post-Master’s DNP Family Nurse Practitioner

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45 Credit Hours, 720 NP Clinical and 250 Practicum Hours

DNP-FNP Program Learning Outcome (SACSCOC program measure for concentrations): At the completion of the program, graduates will demonstrate competency in the role of the family nurse practitioner through health promotion and primary care management for individuals across the lifespan.

This DNP concentration is designed to prepare nurses to provide primary care across the lifespan.

Students are eligible to sit for the ANCC or AANP FNP National Board Certification upon completion of the NP program and apply for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Licensure in the State of Florida.

Emphasis is on the provision of health promotion and disease prevention in primary care settings and the application of evidence-based practice and quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

Students are required to attend 3 in-person sessions per semester, on campus, during the four specialty courses.

Degree Requirements

HSC 5053 - Biostatistics and Research Methodology 3 Credit Hours
NUR 5003 - Introduction to the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 Credit Hours
NUR 5223 - Faith and Science 3 Credit Hours
NUR 6013 - Healthcare Technology and Quality Improvement 3 Credit Hours
NUR 7003 - Translational Evidence Based Practice 3 Credit Hours
NUR 7033 - Primary Care I: Acute and Chronic Health Problems 3 Credit Hours
NUR 7053 - Primary Care I: Acute and Chronic Health Problems: Clinical 3 Credit Hours
NUR 7133 - Primary Care II: Women, Adolescents, and Children 3 Credit Hours
NUR 7153 - Primary Care II: Women, Adolescents, and Children: Clinical 3 Credit Hours
NUR 8033 - Primary Care III: Complex Family Health 3 Credit Hours
NUR 8053 - Primary Care III: Complex Family Health: Clinical 3 Credit Hours
NUR 8103 - Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare 3 Credit Hours
NUR 8522 - DNP Scholarly Project III 2 Credit Hours
NUR 8153 - APRN Clinical Immersion 3 Credit Hours
NUR 8512 - DNP Scholarly Project II 2 Credit Hours
NUR 8501 - DNP Scholarly Project I 1 Credit Hours