Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
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Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Family Nurse Practitioner Track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program equips nurses with advanced clinical expertise for today's healthcare landscape, grounded in rigorous scientific principles. This program focuses on adaptable, evidence-based approaches while emphasizing leadership development, organizational evaluation, and DNP project analysis. Graduates will achieve these key competencies:
Evaluate intricate clinical scenarios and healthcare systems with critical thinking.
Take charge in shaping clinical protocols, healthcare policies, and care standards.
Create clinical frameworks that enhance diagnostic skills and medical decision-making through evidence-based methods.
Assess socioeconomic, political, epidemiological, and scientific information to enhance health outcomes across individual, community, and population levels.
Apply expert data literacy and communication abilities to spearhead quality enhancement projects in patient care and health systems.
Develop, execute, and assess holistic care approaches for patient groups and/or healthcare networks, then share research outcomes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
BSN degree from an accredited institution by program start date.*
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Undergraduate Statistics course.
Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida by program start date. (Out of state applicants must be eligible for licensure in Florida and must achieve RN licensure to begin clinical courses.)
Address the following 3 items in a written essay. Responses to questions should not exceed 1 page, double-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins:
Describe how earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice in the track to which you applied will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Explain those personal and professional experiences that have helped prepare you for doctoral study and your readiness for doctoral study at this time.
The final DNP project focuses on implementation of an evidence-based change that impacts healthcare outcomes through direct or indirect care from a systems or population/aggregate focus. Describe an area of interest you believe could be improved through such a project.
Curriculum Vitae which reflects prior education, recent clinical accomplishments, any recent scholarly work (publications and presentations), awards, additional certifications, and activities with professional organizations. For recent graduates, this can include accomplishments as a student.
‚ÄãRequires 3 professional recommendations
An interview with faculty may also be required. Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508