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Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Care for Every Member of the Family

Family nurse practitioners provide primary care to patients of all ages throughout the lifespan. They use clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills to provide care in primary care clinics, community health centers, and other outpatient settings.

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Family Primary Care Overview

The Family Nurse Practitioner graduate is prepared to:

  • Deliver evidence-based primary care and health promotion for individuals and families across the lifespan, applying theory to practice while ensuring quality and continuity of care.
  • Demonstrate leadership and advocacy to influence positive change within the evolving healthcare environment at local, regional, and national levels.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional adaptability to support the advancement of nursing practice.

Program Length

The Family Primary Care Track is completed in 8 semesters

Mode

Hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous online learning with some on-campus activities required)

Clinical

Gain hands-on experience through 780 Direct Patient Care Hours

Pass Rates

Our combined national certification pass rates stands at 100%

Track Information

    Graduates are prepared to sit for national certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) and the American Nurses' Credentialing Center (ANCC). Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates are eligible to become certified or licensed to practice.

    Graduate Certificates

    Contact Us

    Shelley Kern, MPC
    DNP Program Manager
    shelley.kern@nurs.utah.edu

    Amanda Al-Khudairi, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, WHNP-BC
    Family Primary Care Specialty Track Director
    amanda.al-khudairi@nurs.utah.edu

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