Program Overview

University of Iowa College of Nursing Programs

The University of Iowa College of Nursing offers a range of programs for students pursuing a career in nursing. These programs include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • BSN (Prelicensure)
  • RN To BSN (Online)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • MSN: Entry into Practice
  • Nursing Systems Administration (MSN-NSA)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Adult / Gerontology (Acute Care)
  • Adult / Gerontology (Primary Care)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Health Systems: Administration/Exec. Leadership
  • Nurse Anesthesia
  • Pediatric (Acute Care)
  • Pediatric (Primary Care)
  • Psych-Mental Health
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Curriculum and Plans of Study
  • Admission
  • People
  • Funding
• Post-Graduate Certificate Programs
• Nursing Education Xchange Program (NEXus)

DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner Program

The DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to provide primary and specialty care to individuals and families across the lifespan.

Tuition and Fees

The total tuition and fees for the DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner program are as follows:

• BSN to DNP: $95,737 for Iowa resident; $174,964 for non-resident
• MSN to DNP: $54,206 for Iowa resident; $94,379 for non-resident
• Post APRN to DNP: $35,898 for Iowa resident; $54,870 for non-resident
• Post Graduate Certificate: $16,726 for Iowa resident and non-resident

Paying for Your FNP Degree

Graduate DNP education programs to become a FNP are long, hard, and expensive; however, the rate of return on this investment will pay higher dividends than any other investment you could make during your remarkable career. The University of Iowa's Office of Student Financial Aid is available to help you determine the best way to pay for your investment. The graduate FNP student can borrow up to the full cost of attendance while in graduate school. The full cost includes all tuition, fees, books, insurance, and additional living expenses such as rent and food.

The University of Iowa's College of Nursing is able to offer a number of graduate scholarships through the UI Foundation thanks to generous donors. Health care facilities are frequently willing to offer either a stipend or loan repayment for a commitment to work for a given number of years. Additionally, many of the U.S. military branches will also offer scholarships in return for employment upon graduation.