Overview
Liberty’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree is designed to help you pursue top-level roles as a nursing professional. This program provides advanced training in clinical care with an emphasis on family medicine. You can become better equipped to serve as a nurse practitioner (NP) in a variety of healthcare settings and offer family-focused care to many populations.
Learn how to synthesize academic knowledge with ethically sound nursing practices. At Liberty, you can receive a flexible, rigorous, high-quality education. We can help you lead with excellence and integrity in your industry with the Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN) (Online) program from Liberty University Online.
Why Choose Liberty University’s FNP Program?
We know that while searching for nurse practitioner programs online, you are searching for excellent credentials that can help you excel in your career. As a leader in online education, Liberty is dedicated to your success. We know that going back to school is a big decision. Check out some of the reasons why partnering with Liberty, as you pursue your DNP degree online, can be the next step in your career:
Flexibility | Most of our FNP courses are offered 100% online. That means you can complete your classes from the comfort of your home and easily access your books and materials whenever you need them. Our FNP program does have 2 required intensives that are offered several times per year on our residential campus in Lynchburg, Va. With flexibility like this, you can complete your degree when it’s most convenient for you. Most importantly, you can stay invested in the things that really matter — like your family, job, church, and community — while taking the next step in your academic journey.
Experienced Faculty | In this online BSN to FNP program, you’ll study under nursing professionals with years of real-world experience. Our faculty will provide valuable instruction and guidance that can help strengthen your nursing expertise. For some of your courses, you will have weekly online meetings with your professors, allowing you to further benefit from their mentorship.
BSN to NP Program Online | If you want to earn your nursing doctorate but don’t have a master’s degree, then Liberty University’s DNP program is for you! This degree is a BSN to NP online program. This means you can apply as long as you have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least 1 year of professional nursing experience prior to practicum enrollment. And, if you already have a master’s degree, this DNP also serves as an MSN to NP program online!
Practical Training | Liberty University’s online DNP program includes 2 residential intensives. During these intensives, you’ll have the opportunity to study at our beautiful campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, and gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities. Additionally, you’ll get to connect in person with other nursing students and faculty and build your network!
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Courses included:
- Applications of Evidence-Based Care
- Women’s Health
- Infants and Children’s Health
- Family Nursing II: Chronic Health
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Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page
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General requirements
A regionally or nationally accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Current and active RN license issued in an approved state
- Official college transcripts showing CCNE- or ACEN-approved BSN or MSN degree
- Documentation of APRN license and associated professional certification (if applicable)
- Clinical education prerequisites
- Academic, professional, and personal recommender contact information
- Consent to Contact form (part of the CV template)
- Curriculum vitae
- Writing Sample
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
- Students must have bachelor’s-level courses in statistics, research, and health assessment.
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16900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months. -
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16900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months. -
In-State
16900 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months.
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