Our doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree prepares students to be family nurse practitioners (FNP) at the doctoral level. The FNP is a health care professional who is prepared to work independently, and collaboratively with other health care professionals, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions, and promote health and wellness to families and individuals of all ages. This practice doctoral program prepares nurses to provide health services at the highest level of clinical nursing practice. The DNP-FNP program is 76 credits in length.
Successful completion of this program qualifies graduates to take the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination.
Supplemental Materials:
BSN-FNP SAMPLE Program of Study
Registered nurses who currently are nurse practitioners retain their specialty and earn the DNP degree. This NP to DNP program is 40 credits. Full time coursework is completed in 5 semesters.
The NP to DNP curriculum is structured to assist students in meeting:
Supplemental Materials:
NP to DNP SAMPLE Program of Study
Interested in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program? Questions? Looking for more information?
"I chose the DNP program at the University of Portland because the rigorous curriculum placed emphasis on preparing family nurse practitioners as clinical experts and innovative leaders. As a first-generation Latina, I look forward to being able to serve vulnerable communities by providing an integrative approach to health care and addressing social injustice through systems-level change."
"The DNP program at UP taught me to not settle in my career, to find my own authentic voice and to practice with integrity, intellect and curiosity. I learned essential skills which gave me the confidence to start my own practice. The integrative focus of the DNP program along with the emphasis on providing high quality primary care brought me to where I am today. I now have my own small, holistic integrative practice where I am able to practice slow, gentle medicine; allowing me to make patients feel supported and a true member of their healthcare team." www.mayastrom.com
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) released a report on nurse practitioners and found that there is a noticeable shortage of primary care providers in the state. Assumptions have been made that trained and licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) could potentially fill this gap, but research suggests Oregon's current NPs are not working in primary care settings. Can you help fill this gap?
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at University of Portland are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
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