Program Details
The online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares students for comprehensive clinical nursing practice. The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration covers issues in the primary care of patients of all ages.
The online BSN to FNP program from Idaho State University focuses on influencing healthcare outcomes grounded in evidence-based practice within a changing healthcare system. Students learn how to utilize nursing science to make care improvements for individuals, families, and communities. Coursework is completed online, with clinical components able to be fulfilled within the student’s local community, and a once-per-semester clinical intensive on the ISU Pocatello campus.
Some of the topics covered in coursework for this degree include:
- Leadership and health policy
- Health promotion for advanced practice nurses
- Informational technology in healthcare
- Research and practice in rural and global communities
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Idaho State University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Requires 2-3 days on the ISU Pocatello campus each semester for clinical intensives
- Must attend a mandatory orientation at the ISU Pocatello campus in August of the year of admission
- Must have a bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program and a current, unencumbered RN license
- Two years of previous healthcare or nursing experience preferred but not required