Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Emphasis (Post Bachelor’s)
Post Bachelors in Nursing – Graduates are qualified to be recognized as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Apply for national certification and be recognized as an APRN from the State Board of Nursing.
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Emphasis: The post-bachelor's DNP program is for BSN nurses who are interested in a practice-focused doctorate. You will be prepared as a clinical expert with a focus on the critical thinking, leadership and political policy skills needed to advocate and create changes in healthcare practice at the individual, population and organizational systems levels. BSN to DNP graduates will provide primary care health promotion and disease management for patients with episodic or chronic illnesses across the life span, focusing on the underserved.
Admission Requirements: Post Bachelors in Nursing Pathway
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing from NLN/ACEN or CCNE accredited institutions.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0
- Eligibility for Colorado licensure as a registered nurse.
- One year minimum of clinical practice is preferred.
- Three letters of reference from former faculty, supervisor, and/or professional colleagues.
- Submission of a brief sample of professional writing (maximum of 10 pages). Examples:
- Describe a scholarly evidence based case study that best exemplifies your practice.
- Describe a current practice related concept including its scope and significance, the patient population and the clinical setting of interest. Discuss alternative approaches described in the literature and identify an approach that you might take in addressing the concept.
- A resume or curriculum vitae.
- Career goal statement articulating “why now" for your practice doctorate.
- Description of practice experiences and settings.
- A personal interview may be required.
For degree and program requirements, see:
Nursing D.N.P. — Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Emphasis (Post Bachelor’s)