DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Admission Requirements

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Tuition & Fees

Note: The DNP-FNP program is not currently accepting new students. Please contact nursing@up.edu with any questions.

This program is designed for registered nurses with a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) or a master's degree in nursing seeking the DNP degree and preparation as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). The FNP is a health care professional who is prepared to work independently and collaboratively with other health care professionals, diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions, and promote health and wellness to families and individuals of all ages. 

Program Information 

• 76-credit program of study
• Hybrid program: online learning and periodic on-campus weekend immersions 
• Prepares graduates to sit for the national FNP certification exam through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center

Program Highlights

• 1,000 clinical hours (960 direct patient care hours)
• Personalized attention from faculty
• Prepares students to practice independently in a variety of primary care health environments
• Translate best evidence into practice
• Demonstrate leadership in macro and micro health care systems
• Proactively strive for social justice
  • Actively address health disparities
  • Function with cultural humility as practitioners who relate effectively with diverse and underserved individuals, families, and populations

Program of Study - DNP-FNP

Weekend Immersion Calendar

Program Outcomes

Contact Us

The School of Nursing & Health Innovations is not accepting DNP-FNP applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Interested in the DNP-FNP program? Looking for more information?

• Email the School of Nursing & Health Innovations at nursing@up.edu
• Call the School of Nursing & Health Innovations at 503.943.7211

The University of Portland’s DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program meets the state educational requirements for FNP licensure in Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, Florida, Montana, and Illinois. The University of Portland has not determined whether the program meets the FNP licensure requirements for other states but can do so on a case by case basis. Please contact Stacey Boatright at boatrigh@up.edu if you have questions about a state not listed above.

The University of Portland is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for the DNP-FNP program.