Family/Individual Across the Lifespan NP
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are providers of primary health care and assume responsibility for promoting, maintaining, and restoring the health of individuals and families. The Family Nurse Practitioner concentration at the University of Delaware prepares nurses to provide primary health care to persons of all ages.
The University of Delaware School of Nursing DNP with specialization in Family Across the Lifespan prepares clinicians to deliver high quality care to patient populations across the vast primary care continuum. The program focuses on developing practitioners skilled in managing care of patients with acute episodic and chronic illnesses through in class and practicum experiences. Student gain knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention, as well as developing the skills needed to be primary care practitioners working with patients in a variety of practice settings. Practitioners are prepared to tackle the latest clinical challenges in the field and to provide leadership in integrated healthcare delivery models and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Clinical Requirements:
Family/Individual Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 81 credit hours and 1120 clinical hours (direct care: 784 /indirect: 336)
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program admits students once a year. Applications and supplementary materials for admission must be submitted by February 1st for the summer/fall semester admission. Upon review, qualified applicants with completed applications will be scheduled for an interview prior to admission.
Admission Criteria:
Students will be admitted to the program based on enrollment availability, and their ability to meet the following minimum recommended entrance requirements:
- A baccalaureate degree in nursing from a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN accredited School of Nursing (for Post-Baccalaureate Program).
- A master’s degree in nursing from a CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN accredited School of Nursing (for Post-Master’s Program).
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (post-baccalaureate); a master’s GPA of 3.5 or higher (post-master’s).
- Certification as an APRN (post-master’s)
- Eligible for RN licensure in Delaware
- A letter from Master’s program indicating the number of clinical hours completed.
Admission Requirements
- A written statement of goals and objectives that clearly identifies the applicant’s career goals and how admission to the program will facilitate his or her professional objectives.
- Three letters of recommendation from an academic, employer and/or other professional source, preferably from those holding graduate degrees. All letters of recommendation should be uploaded by each reference person to the Office of Graduate Studies online application website.
- Official results from the TOEFL or IELTS exam taken within the last 2 years (for non- native English speaking applicants only).
- Copy of U.S. Registered Nurse (RN) license(s)
- A curriculum vitae or resume.
- A successful interview with the DNP Program Coordinator and members of the DNP Subcommittee.
- Prior to the students first clinical course they must have completed one year of full time (or the equivalent) work experience as a registered nurse (RN).
| Course | Credits |
| Summer Start | |
| EDUC 665: Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| Fall Year 1 | |
| NURS 881: Population Health I | 3 |
| NURS 852: Integrated Health Care Delivery I | 3 |
| NURS 621 Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS 813: Leadership & Innovation in Population Health | 3 |
| Winter Year 1 | |
| NURS 818 Advance Nursing Science | 1 |
| Spring Year 1 | |
| NURS 677: Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning | 3 |
| NURS 843: Policy & Finance for Healthcare Delivery | 3 |
| NURS 844: Advanced Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| NURS 882: Population Health II | 3 |
| Summer Year 1 | |
| NURS 622: Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| NURS 883: Evidence Based Practice I: Methods | 3 |
| Fall Year 2 | |
| NURS 691: Primary Care I | 4 |
| NURS 692: Primary Care Practicum I | 3 (168 D hours) |
| NURS 873: DNP Project I: Problem Identification | 3 (1+2) (112 I hours) |
| Winter Year 2 | |
| NURS 618: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner (spring 2023 and later graduates) | 2 |
| Spring Year 2 | |
| NURS 693: Primary Care II | 4 |
| NURS 694: Primary Care Practicum II | 4 (224 D hours) |
| NURS 886: Evidenced Based Practice II: Translation | 3 |
| Summer Year 2 | |
| NURS 678: Primary Care of Women Didactic | 2 |
| NURS 874: DNP Project II: Planning & Development | 3 (1+2) (112 I hours) |
| Fall Year 3 | |
| NURS 679: Primary Care of Children | 3 |
| NURS 697: Primary Care Practicum: Pediatrics | 2 (112 D hours) |
| NURS 698: Primary Care Practicum: Women | 2 (112 D hours) |
| NURS 900: DNP Project III: Implementation | 3 (1+2) (112 I hours) |
| Winter Year 3 | |
| NURS 618: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner (spring 2022 graduates) | 2 |
| Spring Year 3 | |
| NURS 853: Integrated Healthcare Delivery II | 3 |
| NURS 910: DNP Project IV: Evaluation & Dissemination | 1 |
| NURS 921: Clinical Role Immersion | 3 (168 D hours) |
NURS 853: Integrated Healthcare Delivery II
| Course | Credits |
| Fall Year 1 | |
| NURS 881: Population Health I | 3 |
| NURS 852: Integrated Health Care Delivery I | 3 |
| Winter Year 1 | |
| NURS 818: Advanced Nursing Science | 1 |
| Spring Year 1 | |
| NURS 882: Population Health II | 3 |
| NURS 884: Advanced Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| Summer Year 1 |
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| EDUC 665: Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| Fall Year 2 | |
| NURS 621: Advanced Pathophysiology (online) | 3 |
| NURS 813: Leadership and Innovation in Population Health | 3 |
| Winter Year 2 | |
| NURS 618: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner (spring 2025 graduates and later) | 2 |
| Spring Year 2 | |
| NURS 677: Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | 3 |
| NURS 843: Policy and Finance for Healthcare Delivery | 3 |
| Summer Year 2 | |
| NURS 622: Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
| Fall Year 3 | |
| NURS 691: Primary Care NP I | 4 |
| NURS 692: Primary Care Practicum I | 3 (168 D hours) |
| Winter Year 3 | |
| Nurs 618: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner (spring 2024 graduates) | 2 |
| Spring Year 3 | |
| NURS 693: Primary Care II | 4 |
| NURS 694: Primary Care Practicum II | 4 (224 D hours) |
| Summer Year 3 | |
| NURS 678: Primary Care of Women | 2 |
| NURS 883: Evidenced-Based Practice I: Methods | 3 |
| Fall Year 4 | |
| NURS 679: Primary Care of Children Didactic | 3 |
| NURS 873: DNP Project I: Problem Identification | 3 (1+2) (112 Hours) |
| NURS 698: Primary Care Practicum: Women | 3 |
| Winter Year 4 | |
| Nurs 618: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner (spring 2023 graduates) | |
| Spring Year 4 | |
| NURS 853 Integrated Health Care Delivery II | 3 |
| NURS 886: Evidenced Based Practice II: Translation | 3 |
| NURS 697: Primary Care of Peds Practicum | 2 (112 D hours) |
| Summer Year 4 | |
| NURS 874: DNP Project II: Planning & Development | 3 (1+2) (112 I hours) |
| Take Certification Exam, if desired | |
| Fall Year 5 | |
| NURS 900: DNP Project III: Implementation | 3 (1+2) (112 I hours) |
| NURS 870: Writing for Dissemination | 2 |
| Winter Year 5 | |
| NURS 618: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner (spring 2022 graduates) | 2 |
| Spring Year 5 | |
| NURS 910: DNP Project IV: Evaluation and Dissemination | 1 |
| NURS 921: Clinical Role Immersion | 3 (168 D hours) |
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