DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner Program

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Tuition & Fees

We are pleased to announce that the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program will begin accepting applications for Summer 2026 entry. The application cycle opens on October 1, 2025. For questions about the program or admissions process, please email Joy Moceri, Graduate Program Director at joymoceri@up.edu. 

Program Overview

The DNP-FNP program at the University of Portland School of Nursing & Health Innovations prepares advanced practice nurses to lead in providing holistic, evidence-based, and person-centered care across the lifespan. Beginning Summer 2026, the program will launch a refined curriculum designed to strengthen clinical preparation, streamline course sequencing, and reduce overall program cost and burden while meeting national accreditation standards.

Program Highlights

• 72-credit program of study
• Hybrid format: Combines online coursework with limited in-person weekend immersions featuring dynamic hands-on simulation and experiential learning
• Graduates are eligible to sit for national board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• 1,020 total clinical hours: 900 direct care + 120 project practicum hours
• High-fidelity simulation and standardized patient encounters to build critical clinical skills
• 100% board certification pass rate
• Scholarships available for eligible students
• Strong community partnerships and pathways to post-graduate residencies
• Cohort-based learning environment fostering connection and collaboration

Our Graduates Are Prepared to:

• Practice independently across a variety of primary care settings
• Translate best evidence into practice to improve patient and system outcomes
• Demonstrate leadership at both the system and practice levels
• Proactively advance social justice and health equity
• Address health disparities in local and global communities
• Practice with cultural humility, engaging effectively with diverse and underserved populations

Clinical Preparation

Students will complete 900 hours of direct patient care in primary care settings across four FNP clinical courses and one directed clinical course. Clinical hours are designed to provide broad exposure across the lifespan and do not require pairing with specific management courses, increasing placement flexibility.

Program of Study - DNP-FNP

Weekend Immersion Calendar

Program Outcomes

Admissions Timeline

• Applications open: October 1, 2025

• Virtual information sessions: Fall 2025 (dates TBA)

• Program begins: May 2026 (Summer term start)

Questions?

We invite all prospective students to attend one of our upcoming virtual information sessions, where you can learn more about the program, meet faculty, and get your questions answered in a group setting.

Stay tuned for more updates on dates and registration!

 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.