Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: November 1
- Summer: N/A
Our online post Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (PB DNP) program with the Family Nurse Practitioner option (FNP) is designed for nurses working full-time who are seeking a terminal degree while creating a career concentration. We offer personal leadership and innovation development, systems theory, quality improvement, patient safety and health equity. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam.
Credit Hours: 80 | Program Length: 4 years | Tuition Cost
Our nation’s complex healthcare environment has created a great demand for innovative nurse leaders with specialized knowledge and advanced nursing practice expertise. The post baccalaureate doctor of nursing practice (DNP) is a doctoral degree that prepares nurses for the highest level of advanced nursing practice. Students in the program have the opportunity to fast track through master’s level courses, take the family nurse practitioner (FNP) licensing exam and graduate with the terminal DNP degree.
This online post baccalaureate DNP is designed for nurses with a bachelor’s degree who wish to pursue academic preparation as a family nurse practitioner while completing a terminal degree in nursing. Students benefit from the focus on enhanced leadership, evidenced-based clinical and management skills, and development of advanced competencies for transforming healthcare delivery and practice. A dedicated UNH faculty advisor will help you balance the workload and manage your academic schedule. With small class sizes, our asynchronous program gives you the flexibility to complete coursework on your own schedule, a great option for working professionals. We offer several opportunities for on-campus visits during the program, including clinical practicum, doctoral symposium and graduation. Begin in January or August, and complete the coursework in 48 months.
The Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship aims to strengthen leadership and innovation by empowering nurses to accelerate healthcare transformation. Read about this fellowship opportunity through the eyes of a UNH nursing graduate.
Briana White, Doctor of Nursing Practice '22G and participant in the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship from 2019 to 2022 (sponsored by the Center of Creative Leadership, Johnson & Johnson and Nurse Approved), was eager to make an impact in the ever-changing nursing industry.
Thrilled to be involved in a program that nurtures a spirit of innovation intended to change the landscape of healthcare through the triad of education, mentorship, and leadership, she used her current home care management experience to sculpt her DNP scholarly project. Her fellowship project implemented these principles to create a first-in-nation model of care for home health. Learn more here >
The online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses for the highest level of specialized nursing practice. DNP graduates are innovative leaders prepared to translate evidence into practice, improve systems of care and measure health outcomes in diverse settings. Students are required to plan, implement, and evaluate a quality improvement project customized to support their unique aspirations.
The Post Baccalaureate DNP (PB DNP) program is for nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing who are seeking leadership development and certification as a Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
6. Interview: After initial review of the application, applicants may be contacted for an interview.
Post Baccalaureate DNP: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PC-FNP) program
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
NURS 900 | Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Professional Communication | 3 |
NURS 910 | Genomics & Ethics | 3 |
NURS 911 | Diagnosis & Management - Diagnostic Reasoning | 3 |
NURS 912 | Advanced Pharmacology & Therapeutics | 3 |
NURS 913 | Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
NURS 914 | Advanced Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | 3 |
NURS 915 | Leadership, Role & Collaboration | 3 |
NURS 916 | Health Promotion Theory & Population Health | 3 |
NURS 917 | Biostats and Epidemiology | 3 |
NURS 918 | Foundations of Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
NURS 920 | FNP Health Management I - Didactic | 3 |
NURS 921 | FNP Health Management I - Clinical | 4 |
NURS 922 | FNP Health Management II - Didactic | 3 |
NURS 923 | FNP Health Management II - Clinical | 4 |
NURS 924 | FNP Health Management III - Didactic | 4 |
NURS 933 | Applied Analytics for QI in Health Care | 3 |
NURS 940 | FNP Health Management III - Clinical | 4 |
NURS 947 | DNP Systems Thinking Seminar I | 3 |
NURS 948 | DNP Systems Thinking Seminar II | 3 |
NURS 949 | DNP Systems Thinking Seminar III | 3 |
NURS 950 | Practice and Systems Final Practicum | 5 |
NURS 964 | Information Systems and Technology Improvement | 3 |
NURS 967 | Evidence Based Practice Methods | 3 |
NURS 969 | Health Systems Policy, Economics & Financial Planning | 3 |
NURS 973 | Quality & Safety | 3 |
Total Credits | 81 |
The Family Nurse Practitioner builds upon the skills of the baccalaureate prepared nurse.
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing, the graduate student is expected to:
In addition, the Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner graduate will:
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
Application fee: $65
Campus: Online
New England Regional: No
Accelerated Masters Eligible: No
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.
If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.
If admitted, you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.
The professional statement must include a written essay responding to each of the following.
A current resume is required with your submitted application.
All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.
Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.
The University of New Hampshire’s online graduate tuition and fees information is available on the UNH Business Services Website. Program costs and technology fees are subject to change.
Course Fees: Specific courses may have additional course fees. Visit the course schedule for more information.
Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loans are a form of federal financial aid available to Graduate Students. To apply, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
UNH Online PB DNP courses are taught by full-time faculty with excellent practical and pedagogical experience.
Our program has five 8-week terms per academic calendar year. Taking fewer courses per term will extend the completion timeframe.
The purpose of this handbook is to bring together important information and to tell you about other sources of information that are either essential or helpful. It is intended to complement, not replace, the rules and regulations as set forth in the University of New Hampshire Graduate Catalog.
Applicants who intend to pursue licensure after completing UNH's online Post Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (PB DNP) with the Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner option (PC-FNP) should become familiar with their state's licensure requirements. Students should contact their State Board of Nursing to confirm whether this program meets online program requirements for licensure in their state. Learn more
University of New Hampshire has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Learn more
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