Earn your online DNP from a leader in doctoral nursing education.
Healthier communities start with healthier families. In our DNP family nurse practitioner specialization, you’ll explore how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages. Work with children, adolescents, and adults to maintain health and wellness throughout their life span. Learn to treat the whole patient by understanding the various factors that impact their health.
A DNP-FNP program prepares nurses to manage disease prevention, health promotion, and restorative care in patients from birth through older adulthood. As a graduate of this online DNP-FNP program, you’ll be academically prepared to sit for the national family nurse practitioner certification exam.
TREAT PATIENTS AT ALL STAGES
Focus on the proactive diagnosis and management of primary healthcare needs for children, adolescents, and adults.
BE AN ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN
Promote health and wellness in your female patients by providing comprehensive and personalized information, diagnoses, and treatment.
GET ENHANCED PRACTICUM SUPPORT
With Practicum Pledge®, you benefit from our collaborative, dedicated process to help you find a timely, suitable practicum match.1
START WITH YOUR BSN
Many of our DNP specializations offer a BSN entry point if you’re ready to move your education forward but don’t have your MSN.
We are here to help you find your nursing practicum.
Personalized Practicum Support
After you register for the Walden University Practicum Pledge® (along with other requirements), if you can’t identify a site and preceptor, our dedicated Field Placement Team partners with you to secure your site and preceptor to help you find a match. This enhanced support gives you added confidence as you start your online MSN program.
Curriculum
Minimum Completion Requirements
- 90 quarter credits
- Doctoral Writing Assessment (0 cr.)
- Foundation course (5 cr.)
- Essential courses (10 cr.)
- Core courses (40 cr.)
- Specialization courses (35 cr.)
- Completion of DNP project
- Doctoral Mentoring (0 cr.)
- Doctoral DNP Project Completion (if needed to complete DNP Project after all other coursework has been completed; 3 cr. per term, taken continuously until completion of the DNP Project)
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
Curriculum
Minimum Completion Requirements
- 80 quarter credits
- Doctoral Writing Assessment (0 cr.)
- Foundation course (5 cr.)
- Core courses (40 cr.)
- Specialization courses (35 cr.)
- Field experience (up to 6 cr., for students with fewer than 600 documented clinical hours)
- Completion of DNP project
- Doctoral Mentoring (0 cr.)
- Doctoral DNP Project Completion (if needed to complete DNP Project after all other coursework has been completed; 3 cr. per term, taken continuously until completion of the DNP Project)
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
Admission Requirements
Program Admission Considerations (BSN-DNP track): You must have a current, active RN license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited school and meet the general admission requirements.
Program Admission Considerations (MSN-DNP track): You must have a current, active RN license, a Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited school and meet the general admission requirements.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts.
- The Technical Standards Policy Form, a statement of understanding of the DNP NP practicum requirements.
- Additional Walden admission criteria required. Contact an Enrollment Specialist for more details.
- More information for international applicants.
| Curriculum | Requirements | Cost | Amount* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition-Coursework | 30 quarter credits* | $905 per quarter hour for coursework credits | $27,150 |
| Tuition-Essential Coursework | 10 quarter credits | $495 per quarter credit | $4,950^ |
| Tuition-NP Specialization Coursework | 35 quarter credits | $765 per quarter credit | $26,775^ |
| Tuition-Doctoral Study/Project | 15 quarter credits | $905 per quarter hour for doctoral study/project credits | $13,575^ |
| Clinical Course fee | 4 courses (PRCM) | $160 per course | $640 |
| Program Fee | $175 per quarter | $2,275^ | |
| $75,365+ | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$6,120 $69,245†* | ||
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,500-$2,500. Students may incur additional costs for remedial writing assistance, if necessary, or for practicum, including but not limited to costs of travel to their practicum site, practicum onboarding fees, per quarter practicum fees, and liability insurance costs.
^This assumes students successfully complete their coursework on the first attempt. and reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.
+Tuition and time to complete vary by student and may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 20 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
†*Represents minimum time to completion and Believe and Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe and Achieve Scholarship based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
| Curriculum | Requirements | Cost | Amount* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition-Coursework | 30 quarter credits* | $905 per quarter hour for coursework credits | $27,150 |
| Tuition-NP Specialization Coursework | 35 quarter credits | $765 per quarter credit | $26,775^ |
| Tuition-Doctoral Study/Project | 15 quarter credits | $905 per quarter hour for doctoral study/project credits | $13,575^ |
| Clinical Course fee | 4 courses (PRCM) | $160 per course | $640 |
| Program Fee | $175 per quarter | $2,100^ | |
| $70,240+ | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$6,120 $64,120†* | ||
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,500-$2,500. Students may incur additional costs for remedial writing assistance, if necessary, or for practicum, including but not limited to costs of travel to their practicum site, practicum onboarding fees, per quarter practicum fees, and liability insurance costs.
^This assumes students successfully complete their coursework on the first attempt. and reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.
+Tuition and time to complete vary by student and may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships, or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 20 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
†*Represents minimum time to completion and Believe and Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe and Achieve Scholarship based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
PROGRAM SAVINGS
Explore Real-Life Clinical Scenarios With Walden Grand Rounds
As a nurse practitioner student at Walden, you can take part in Walden Grand Rounds several times throughout the quarter. Meet virtually with faculty and classmates to review clinical patient scenarios that are focused on assessing, differentiating, and treating pathological conditions. This is a unique opportunity to connect what you’ve learned in class with real-life situations and challenges you’ll encounter in the field as an NP.
Program Outcomes
Be a Catalyst for Healthier Communities
In Walden’s DNP Family Nurse Practitioner specialization, you’ll discover how to reach your potential as a clinician and healthcare change agent. Examine the importance of providing holistic, evidence-based care to patients from birth to end of life. Learn to use advanced clinical judgment to diagnose and treat illness, advocate for patients, and encourage them to live healthier lives.
Walden practicum coordinators are available to assist you in meeting your DNP-FNP practicum requirements. Explore our FAQ document for answers to some of the most common questions.
Career Outlook
As a registered nurse, you’re more than a caregiver. You’re a champion of equitable, and accessible healthcare for all. With a DNP-FNP program, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to have clinical autonomy and oversee your own patients. Open the door to new opportunities—and a new future. Become a catalyst for better outcomes in your healthcare facility and community.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for NPs are expected to soar 52% through 2030—a rate much faster than average for all occupations.2
A DNP FNP specialization can academically prepare you to work in settings and areas such as:
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Private practice
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Healthcare systems
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Universities
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Community health centers
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
Meet Your Academic Team
Below are some of the distinguished faculty members who bring diverse industry expertise and a passion for teaching to the Walden community.
