Program Overview

Nursing (DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization

The DNP program prepares family nurse practitioners to transform clinical practice as clinicians and leaders with a special focus on rural and underserved populations.

Program Description

Graduates will deliver evidence-based direct patient care at an advanced practice level to individuals across the lifespan in primary care settings and will translate evidence-based research and guidelines to transform practice. Graduates are prepared to work collaboratively with rural communities to reduce health disparities.

Career Opportunities

• Family nurse practitioner in primary care settings

Recent Employers

• Avera Health
• Monument Health
• Sanford Health
• VA Health Care Systems
• Mayo Clinic
• Academic institutions

Is it for you?

This program will be a good fit if you:

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.
• Like to work with others and influence the health care environment.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Are interested in caring for people's health.
• Are an effective problem solver.

Program Requirements

Refer to the Doctor of Nursing Practice page for detailed program requirements.

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