Post-BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
Prospective Students
The full-time, post-bachelor’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program emphasis prepares nurses to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients across the lifespan. This program integrates advanced clinical skills, health promotion, and disease prevention, focusing on improving patient outcomes in primary care settings. FNP graduates are ready to lead in diverse healthcare environments, addressing complex health needs and enhancing access to quality care for individuals and families. FNP students will complete four semesters of clinical experiences in and around their communities, which are arranged with the help of a clinical coordinator.
The DNP is a practice doctorate focusing on nursing competencies and improving health outcomes through advocacy, management, and applying research-based evidence into practice. The DNP degree differs from a Ph.D., a research-focused degree that generates new science/knowledge and focuses heavily on scientific content and research methodology.
Program Information
- Full-time
- Many students work part-time during the DNP-FNP program. However, due to the rigor and intensity of the course, lab, project, and clinical requirements, DNP-FNP students are discouraged from working full-time while enrolled.
- 8 Semesters
- Course Format: Face-to-face labs, online, and hybrid courses
- Cohort Size: 16 students are accepted every summer and fall semester
- Applicants to this program need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a minimum of two years of full-time RN work experience or four years of part-time RN work experience (post NCLEX-RN) by the application deadline.
- Accreditation
- Program of Study
Costs
Total Estimated Tuition & Fees: $40,400-$45,000
Handbooks
Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Student Handbook
DNP Program Student Handbook
Eligibility & Prerequisites
Preadmission Advising
Tiffany Bennett, BS
Nursing Graduate Studies Advisor & Enrollment Specialist
Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 420
801-626-6122
tiffanybennett@weber.edu
How to Apply
1. Fill out the DNP-FNP application
- August 24, 2026, state date
- Applications close April 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
- May 10, 2027 start date
- Applications open early September 3, 2026, and will close on January 1, 2027.
- Application fee: $60
Needed for application:
- Vita/Resume
- Personal Statement
- SVR
- Letters of Recommendation (3 required)
Notification
- August 24, 2026, start date:
- Notification of acceptance or declination to applicants will be in May 2026.
- May 10, 2027, start date:
- Notification of acceptance or declination to applicants will be in January 2027.