The BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track offers RNs with a bachelor of science degree in nursing doctoral-level training to become a FNP. The DNP FNP program emphasizes clinical reasoning at the highest level, preparing graduates to be nursing leaders who deliver patient-centered care as members of interdisciplinary teams emphasizing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, health policy/economics, and informatics. In addition, there are international clinical opportunities throughout the program.
Coursework culminates in an evidence-based DNP project that provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration in areas such as patient-centered care, system influences on care providers, and population-focused healthcare. The program can be completed in 3.5 to 4 years. A plan of study will be developed with the academic advisor to meet individual student needs.
These are some of the classes for students in this academic program:
Advanced Physical Assessment
Healthcare Policy
Healthcare Economics
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January 2025
Robert Morris University
6001 University Blvd.,
MOON TOWNSHIP,
Pennsylvania,
15108, United States
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university • Minimum undergraduate QPA of 3.25. If the QPA is below 3.25, the GRE or additional coursework may be recommended for admission consideration
• Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse
Minimum scores required are as follows:
TOEFL - 79 iBT
IELTS - 7.0
PTE - 53
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
RMU offers the best of a big research uni and a small college, where internationals can choose from multiple on-campus or fully online programs.
