Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Family Nurse Practitioner

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# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP FNP) is a practice-focused degree that is designed to educate advanced practice nurses to provide direct care to individual patients; manage care for individuals, families, groups and populations; serve as administrators in health care organizations; engage as faculty in nursing programs; develop and implement health policy; and translate research into expert practice. The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is designed to prepare the student for a career in primary care settings, providing care across the lifespan to children, adolescents, child-bearing women, adults, and elders. Population health and epidemiology, management of information systems, and interprofessional collaboration are all emphasized. Students learn laboratory analysis, clinical procedures, and advanced assessment. Pharmacology and pathophysiology prepare students for diagnosis and prescriptive authority. DNP courses are completed on campus at WSU Spokane, WSU Tri-Cities, or WSU Vancouver, online, and in clinical settings. You can expect to attend class in-person on your campus for 5 sessions per semester (two 2-day sessions and three 1-day sessions), for a total of 7 on-campus days per semester. Courses are archived online and can be accessed to review class materials. You will complete clinical course requirements working in various health care settings across the Northwest. At the conclusion of the program, the DNP graduate will be able to: Develop, evaluate, and apply scientific theories of health, illness, and human behavior to strategies and interventions; Lead in the vision, development, implementation, and evaluation of care delivery approaches that ensure ethical stewardship, accountability, quality, and patient safety; Translate evidence-based research into practice; Integrate, evaluate, and apply new knowledge and technology in advanced practice, administration, and education; Serve as a leader in the development, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare policy to advance the nursing profession and to advocate for social justice, equity, and ethical policies in all aspects of healthcare; Provide leadership in collaborative efforts among health professionals and with clients and community partners; Analyze and translate scientific information related to the health of diverse populations to reduce health disparities in urban, rural, and global settings and to transform care delivery systems to prevent illness and optimize health; Apply advanced clinical judgment and accountability in the design, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based care to individuals, families, and populations; Demonstrate mastery of professional competencies leading to certification within a practice specialty. Career Settings: Primary care, Ambulatory care, Urgent care, Home and community healthcare.

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Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Family Nurse Practitioner

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Study Level

Program overview

Main Subject

Study Level

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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