BS-DNP Distance Learning Nurse Practitioner Program
The College of Nursing is offering the unique opportunity to become a nurse practitioner through distance learning in the following specialties: Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP).
The College of Nursing is actively recruiting Bachelor's prepared registered nurses with experience for entry into our Distance Learning Nurse Practitioner Program. This program provides a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree while preparing you to be an outstanding primary care provider.
Our nation is experiencing a severe shortage of primary care providers. This shortage provides outstanding employment opportunities for nurse practitioners. Qualified registered nurses may become Nurse Practitioners while remaining in their home communities through our distance learning program.
This program offers a full time study track that is completed through internet courses, on campus visits and clinical experiences. We are dedicated to providing culturally competent primary care providers, from diverse backgrounds, for service in rural and underserved communities.
Program Overview:
- Designed to allow you to remain in your home community while advancing your education to become a nurse practitioner
- Specialty tracks for ANP, FNP, PNP and GNP
- Graduates will be qualified to sit for the national certification examinations(s) as a Nurse Practitioner
- Graduates may receive a Post Graduate Gerontology Certificate
- Focus on rural primary care and care for underserved populations
- Focus on study of aging and geriatric health issues for ANP, FNP & GNP specialty tracks
- Ten semester program of study
- Courses offered through a combination of on-line, synchronous and asynchronous technologies providing outstanding learning opportunities
- Minimal on campus visits each semester
- In state tuition rates may be available to students from surrounding states. Click here to see list of states
Program Goals:
- Provide education to future Nurse Practitioners who will provide primary care in rural and underserved areas
- Provide an advanced education program for nurses who prefer to remain in their communities while attending a Doctoral NP Program
- Provide a program with additional focus on the study of aging and geriatric health issues in the specialties of ANP, FNP and GNP
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Provide an advanced education program to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for those who prefer to remain in their communities while attending a Doctoral NP Program
Program Application Deadline:
Applications are currently being accepted. Application process will close April 30, 2009. Click here for application information.
Sample Programs of Study
Programs of study are available in Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner programs.
- Click here for 2010 ANP Distance Learning plan of study
- Click here for 2010 FNP Distance Learning plan of study
- Click here for 2010 GNP Distance Learning plan of study
- Click here for 2010 PNP Distance Learning plan of study
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is very competitive. All applicants must have practiced as a registered nurse for a minimum of two years full time equivalent prior to application to the program. Greater consideration will be given to those who have practiced as registered nurses for longer periods of time. Application for admission to both the College of Nursing and the University of Utah Graduate School must be completed
Click here for admission information
College of Nursing
University of Utah Graduate School
Required Campus Visits:
Although this program is a distance learning program, students will be required to attend some course time on the University of Utah campus each semester. Campus visits will include an initial orientation at the beginning of the program and an additional minimum of one to two visits on campus each semester. These visits will provide hands-on experiences, clinical experiences, standardized patient examinations, student presentations and lectures. Several visits will be scheduled on campus to attend intensive courses in physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning. This course content is required before starting your clinical experiences in your home communities. The majority of your clinical experiences will occur in your home communities, however travel to other areas for clinical rotations may be required if adequate patient experience is not available in your local community.
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Required Malpractice Insurance:
Students who participate in clinical rotations outside of the State of Utah will be required to provide proof of malpractice insurance. Information regarding individual purchase of malpractice insurance meeting the requirements will be provided after admission to the program:
Distance Learning Fee:
There will be a one-time $200 Distance Delivery Fee assessed to your tuition during the first semester of your program.
Writing Skills:
Students admitted to the program will be screened for writing skills. Those with limited writing ability will be directed to writing courses prior to the beginning of the program.
Prerequisites:
Statistics and Pathophysiology should be taken within 5 years of admission. Past transcripts should demonstrate successful passing of an A&P course.
