Doctor of Nursing Practice, (Family Nurse Practitioner)

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Doctor of Nursing Practice, (Family Nurse Practitioner)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

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University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

USD 75

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,184 / year

Next Intake 23-Aug-2023

Doctor of Nursing Practice, (Family Nurse Practitioner)

About

Nursing Professionals Seeking Advanced-Practice Skills

UNCW's Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration is designed for nursing professionals seeking advanced-practice skills that will enable them to provide primary health care to patients across the lifespan, with an emphasis on underserved rural or urban populations.

The DNP serves as a clinical leader in transforming care of the individual, the community, and the health care system. This program integrates nursing science with biophysical, psychosocial, analytical and organizational sciences, which graduates use to understand the nature of health and health care delivery and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Integrate science from nursing and other disciplines to identify, develop, and evaluate practice change initiatives that improve individual and population health

Demonstrate leadership within healthcare systems to adopt strategies to improve quality and safety

Incorporate knowledge of evidence-based practice into advanced decision-making through the evaluation and translation of evidence into practice

Analyze, apply and integrate appropriate information and technology that will improve and transform care at the individual and population level

Critically analyze health policy to develop and implement health care reform that advocates for social justice and equity

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
  - Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
  - Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
  - New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
  - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
  - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)
Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).
Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.
Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.
Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program.
Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

Career

Alumni work as:

Maintain patient records; perform physical exams; order or perform diagnostic tests; prescribe medications; develop treatment plans; and treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions and injuries that fall under primary care. (Source)

Assess, diagnose, order, and interpret medical tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate in the care of patients. (Source)

Serve as faculty in nursing schools and teaching hospitals, sharing knowledge and skills to prepare the next generation of nurses. (Source)

Plan departmental activities, evaluate doctors and other hospital employees, create and maintain policies, help develop procedures for medical treatments, quality assurance, patient services, and public relations activities such as active participation in fundraising and community health planning. (Source)

Take temporary nursing positions in high-need areas. Jump into hospitals, clinics, and other facilities, giving patients across the country quality care. (Source)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 43,184

Application Fee

USD 75

How to Apply

You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.