Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner

Sacred Heart’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program takes you from BSN to DNP as you earn your practice doctorate and prepare for a career as a nurse practitioner. Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) focus exclusively on providing family-centered primary care to children and adults in a clinical or family-practice setting. Nurse practitioners with a DNP degree are able to practice on their own, without the oversight of a physician in about half the states in the U.S. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is a terminal degree for nursing. Graduates are eligible to take a national examination for certification as a family nurse practitioner and to apply to practice in the expanded role in Connecticut or other states based on regulatory guidelines.

Applicants typically admitted have a minimum bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale). A Course-by-Course Academic Credential Report is preferred but optional for most programs. However, a course-by-course academic credential report is required for the Master of Public Health and MS in exercise & sport science programs. Evaluations should be from WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or any of the credential evaluation services approved by NACES Resume/CV Essay/Personal Statement One-page personal statement discussing applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at Sacred Heart University. Please note, program directors do read essays carefully. Ensure essay clearly explains why your past education and experience, as well as future goals, are a good match for the selected program at Sacred Heart University. Please check for spelling and grammar errors. One Letter of Recommendation If the applicant has studied/worked at a US institution, a recommendation from a former teacher or manager is suggested.