Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), DNP

DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Location: AU Online
Credits for Degree: 83-92 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Low-residency
Standard time to completion: 48 months

Program Overview

Purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree BSN to DNP FNP track prepares nurses to provide primary family healthcare and leadership with an emphasis on social justice and health equity using a holistic caring framework in an increasingly complex environment. This program is designed for nurses who hold a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) who wish to advance their knowledge, education, and skills to practice in an advanced practice role as an FNP. The Program emphasis is to foster the FNP’s abilities to think critically, make differential diagnoses, use evidence-based findings to improve healthcare outcomes, and be accountable for the provision of healthcare to diverse individuals and families in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, management of acute and chronic health conditions, and primary care. The FNP provides clinical management of primary care conditions in various clinics and community-based settings. The curriculum develops nurses committed to scholarly, evidence-based practice, innovation, testing of care delivery models, and evaluation of health outcomes for the benefit of all members of society. The development of clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership skills to design, implement, and evaluate programs of care delivery allows students to improve health outcomes and to transform healthcare. Students will gain knowledge and skill sets to promote positive health outcomes for individuals and populations, lead nursing and healthcare organizations, and influence health policy. Graduates are eligible to sit for the FNP national certification examinations offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

ACCREDITATIONS

CCNE Statement

The master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Antioch University are working toward accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
 

University Accreditation

Antioch University holds regional accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604 (800-621-7440; ncahlc.org).

Antioch University is authorized to offer Masters and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (614-466-6000; ohiohighered.org).

 

Admission Requirements

1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution of higher education that is fully accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency, and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CHEA).

2. A current valid and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state that clinical hours will be accrued. In addition, an applicant must not have had a previous revocation, denial, suspension, or restriction of their license from any state or country. Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state where the clinical and immersion experiences, as well as any practice project will be conducted.

3. Minimum of one (1) year paid clinical work experience within the past three years as a Registered Nurse before the application deadline, documented on the submitted resume. Clinical work experience must include direct care in a public health, community, hospital, or ambulatory care setting that serves patients across the life span.

4. Evidence of capacity for graduate study.

   1. A blended cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all previous coursework on the submitted transcripts;

   2. A Science GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale comprising grades in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, statistics, and chemistry courses.

   3. Completion of an undergraduate- or graduate-level statistics course with a grade of B or better.

   4. Positive professional recommendations.

5. After review of the materials, a selected pool of applicants may be required to participate in a faculty interview.

 

Current Tuition and Fees

University Tuition and Fees