Program Details
The online Doctor of Nursing Practice / Family Nurse Practitioner prepares nurses for advanced practice. Courses focus on healthcare of individuals and families across the lifespan.
Students in this online Nurse Practitioner degree program study advanced health assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. Graduates will be equipped to manage acute and chronic illness in patients of all ages. Coursework is combined with specialty seminars and clinical experiences that examine the physiological and psychological impact of illness on the patient and their family.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
New Mexico State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Program requires twice-per-year mandatory on-campus weeklong residencies.
- Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in nursing and a current, unencumbered RN license.
- A prerequisite statistics course is required.
Restricted States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin