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Nursing Practice Doctorate Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner
100% Online Courses
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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êapp University's Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP) is offered 100% online. The DNP online program is for registered nurses (RNs) who have completed their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and wish to obtain the skills to become advanced nurse practitioners.
The DNP* online program prepares students with the critical skills needed to translate evidence-based care into practice, improve systems of care, and measure outcomes for patients and communities. The program was designed for graduates to become strong, effective nurse leaders who will transform today’s system and advance the profession of nursing.
Doctoral programs in nursing fall into two principal types: research-focused and practice- focused. The AACN Contrast Grid shows the Key Differences between DNP and PhD/DNSc/DNS.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certification Exam
The FNP certification examination is an entry-level competency-based examination that tests clinical knowledge in family/individual across the life span (prenatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, elderly, and frail elderly primary care).
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Some states require an occupational license to work in this career.
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Êapp University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).