Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
From BSN to DNP: Prepare for the next level of family-centered primary care
Sacred Heart University’s DNP-FNP program equips bachelor’s prepared registered nurses with the expertise to become advanced family nurse practitioners. Hybrid coursework combines hands-on clinical experiences and a practice-focused doctoral project, preparing students to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse settings. Upon graduation, candidates are eligible to take the national examination for certification as a family nurse practitioner, a highly in-demand role in health care.
Prepare to lead in family-centered primary care
- Clinical expertise—Perform comprehensive exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Evidence-based practice—Translate scientific evidence into effective, real-world patient care
- Highest degree in nursing practice—Preparing you for advanced clinical leadership, expert patient care and the top professional roles in the field
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For more information, fill out the form below or contact Lea DiStasio at 203-371-7884 or distasiol2@sacredheart.edu.
Why earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice at SHU?
- Students in the FNP to DNP part-time program can complete the 69 credit curriculum in four years
- Hybrid coursework only requires students on campus an average of six days per semester
- Cohort-based model allows students to build close and supportive relationships with classmates
Accreditation
AccreditationThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Sacred Heart University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.