Want the power to effect change in healthcare? Get your online DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner degree and earn the autonomy you need to put the "care" back in healthcare.
You must meet the following requirements to apply for the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner Program:
Admission to the DNP-FNP program is a competitive process and is based upon a holistic review of an applicant’s unique experiences and traditional measures of academic achievement.
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Apply before the priority date to have the opportunity to be in the first round of interviews and have the best chance to secure your seat in the program.
You can still apply after the priority date. If you submit your application by the first of the month, you could be interviewed the last five business days of the same month.
Our program isn't like others you've seen. We focus on a holistic approach to nursing and teach nurse coaching techniques that help you effect real change in the lives of your patients. After graduation, you'll be prepared to sit for the FNP certification exam.
Not only are we teaching you to help your patients, you'll learn about the financial side of healthcare, practice management and leadership.
We care about your health, too. In this program, you'll learn self-care techniques to improve your own resilience and prevent future burnout.
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You're not required to stop working while you're in the program. Check the curriculum and course load for your cohort to see what will work best for you.
Classes are 100% online, but keep in mind you'll need to dedicate as much time to your studies as a traditional, face-to-face program.
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In an online program, your computer is your best friend. Your computer will need to have multi-media capabilities for video, audio, live-chat and internet access. Your hardware and network are an important part of engaging with the course material, your professors and other students.
After applying, Texas Wesleyan Information Technology (IT) staff can help you figure out the right technology for the best experience.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Texas Wesleyan University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
A career in this field has specific eligibility standards to sit for a licensing exam. Before you start your degree, read our ineligibility policy.
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