Program Overview

Post-BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis

Introduction

The full-time, post-bachelor's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program emphasis prepares nurses to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients across the lifespan. This program integrates advanced clinical skills, health promotion, and disease prevention, focusing on improving patient outcomes in primary care settings. FNP graduates are ready to lead in diverse healthcare environments, addressing complex health needs and enhancing access to quality care for individuals and families.

Program Information

• Full-time: Many students work part-time during the DNP-FNP program. However, due to the rigor and intensity of the course, lab, project, and clinical requirements, DNP-FNP students are discouraged from working full-time while enrolled.
• 8 Semesters
• Course Format: Face-to-face labs, online, and hybrid courses
• Cohort Size: 16 students are accepted every summer and fall semester
  • Applicants to this program need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a minimum of two years of full-time RN work experience or four years of part-time RN work experience (post NCLEX-RN) by the application deadline.
• Accreditation
• Program of Study

Costs

• Total Estimated Tuition & Fees: $40,400-$45,000
• Tuition and Fee Tables

Handbooks

• Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Student Handbook
• DNP Program Student Handbook
• Catalog

Eligibility & Prerequisites

• GPA: Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for all college-level coursework. The cumulative GPA may be a 3.0 to 3.3 if you have 10 or more years of full-time work experience as an RN (or 15 years part-time) as an RN (by the application deadline) and your nursing GPA (nursing-only courses) are at or above a 3.0.
• Degree Requirements: Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) accredited by one of the following agencies: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).
• Licensure Requirements: Active, unrestricted license to practice as an RN or eligible to obtain licensure without restrictions to practice as a registered nurse in Utah (or compact state).
• RN Work Experience: Minimum two years of full-time RN work experience or four years of part-time RN work experience (post NCLEX-RN) by the application deadline.
• After Program Acceptance: Students who are accepted into the program will be required to:
  • Purchase a drug screen and background check
  • Complete a physical examination
  • Provide proof of valid health insurance
  • Provide proof of immunizations and obtain test/titer results
  • Complete a mandatory DNP-FNP new student orientation process

Application Process

Steps to Apply

1. Fill out the DNP-FNP application
   • Application fee: $60
   • Needed for application:
     • Vita/Resume
     • Personal Statement
     • SVR
     • Letters of Recommendation (3 required)
2. Notification of Acceptance: Notification of acceptance or declination to applicants will be in May for the August start date and in February for the May start date.