Program Details
Students in the online Doctor of Nursing Practice / Family Nurse Practitioner program are prepared for advanced practice nursing care of patients across the lifespan. Nurses gain advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and care coordination within the context of family and community.
The program focuses on the delivery of preventative healthcare services for both acute and chronic conditions. FNPs typically work in primary care settings such as women’s health, family practice, pediatric, and internal medicine clinics. Graduates of this online FNP program are eligible to apply for the Family Nurse Practitioner Primary Care certification exam.
Courses examine a variety of nursing topics, including:
- Nursing research in advanced practice
- Management of childbearing women and children
- Application of genetics to healthcare
- Health policy and populations-based advocacy
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Connecticut is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
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
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing or higher from a regionally accredited institution