Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner
The purpose of this DNP track is to prepare family nurse practitioners (FNPs) to become skilled in meeting the healthcare needs of individuals and families across the lifespan. FNPs concern their practice with the treatment of common, uncomplicated problems and the prevention of disease and disability. The curriculum for the program is based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials for Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice (2006) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs.
Program graduates will be eligible to take the Family Nurse Practitioner certification examinations. Graduates will also be eligible for licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) by the Florida Board of Nursing.
While this degree track is designed as a BSN-DNP track, those who already hold MSN degrees are welcome to apply for this track if FNP certification is desired. In the past, those individuals possessing MSN degrees would have been directed to make joint applications to the FNP Certificate and generic post-MSN DNP tracks; however, the FNP Certificate track previously offered by the School of Nursing is no longer offered.
The School of Nursing offers both full- and part-time enrollment in this degree program. Questions regarding this track should be emailed to Nursing Admissions.
Application Deadlines
Fall Term . . . . . . . . December 1
Admission Requirements
For admission requirements and information on how to apply, please visit our Admissions area.
Program Information
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Course Descriptions
For course descriptions and course searches please view the UNF Course Catalog.
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Graduate Academic Learning Compact
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Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree, master's degree, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs and the post-graduate APRN certificate at the University of North Florida are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
The UNF Nurse Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs, which may be reached at 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 or at (847) 692-7050.
The University of North Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of North Florida.
Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the University of North Florida accreditation status should occur only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.
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Estimated Cost of Attendance
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Important Dates
We encourage all students to view the important dates website.
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Technology Requirements
Visit UNF ITS for Technology Requirements.
Contact the Program
Dr. Beth A. Dibble
