Attention: New Nursing Students
The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree/Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP/FNP) program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) is an eight-semester primarily-online program designed to allow students to continue to work as registered nurses in their communities while completing their doctoral degree program and FNP specialty coursework.
The RMUoHP DNP/FNP degree program is designed to prepare nurse practitioners to deliver primary healthcare to families in a variety of settings. DNP/FNP students follow patients through the life cycle learning obstetric, pediatric, and gynecologic, as well as adult and geriatric primary care diagnostic and management skills. Successful graduates of our program are eligible to obtain licensure and certification as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
Important Dates
Academic Model
(see curriculum for onsite dates)
RMUoHP DNP/FNP Program Highlights
Start Date
August 31, 2020
First Onsite Dates
TBA
Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree/Family Nurse Practitioner program (Post-Bachelors)
The post-baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice degree/Family Nurse Practitioner program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a rigorous program for those interested in advanced clinical practices and leadership roles. It was specifically designed with 90-credits for students interested in entering the nurse practitioner field.
The program enjoys a 92% retention to degree rate. While in the program, students follow and treat patients in a wide variety of settings found within the life cycle, ranging from geriatric to gynecologic care and management skills, as a licensed nurse practitioner.
Our post-bachelor’s DNP/FNP program currently has a first-time pass rate of 87% and a final pass rate of 100% – every graduate of our DNP/FNP program has passed the Family Nurse Practitioner certification exam, administered by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). This certification shares common links to the national Consensus Model for APRN Regulation including licensure, accreditation, certification, and education.
Graduation Rate – 77%
Why Choose RMU?
“The faculty are amazing at RMUoHP. The faculty remain leaders and experts in the field of nursing practice by continuing to be practicing providers. By being practicing providers, the faculty served as excellent mentors and provided unique opportunities for professional development.”
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CCNE ACCREDITED
The Doctor of Nursing Practice programs and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (8060 165th Avenue NE Ste 100, Redmond, WA 98052-3981), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the US Department of Education.
Be a part of transforming the health care experience
Do you aspire to transform health care for the better? Our graduates are leading the charge to make access to providers a more positive experience for patients everywhere, and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is your first step on the path toward joining the movement.
Learn more about our family nurse practitioner program
We invite you to learn more about what makes Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions DNP/FNP program different from other online family nurse practitioner programs. We invite you to explore the program information on our website, talk with our alumni about their RMU experiences, attend a virtual information session, and speak with a program advisor who can help you decide whether our RMUoHP is the right place for your DNP degree. We can’t wait to see you in Rocky Mountain University of Health Profession’s DNP/FNP program.
We are committed to the development
of doctorally-prepared nursing professionals who can:
Obtain Licensure to Practice Upon Graduation
Demonstrate skills necessary to obtain licensure as a family nurse practitioner.
Confidently Work in a Variety of Settings
Exhibit competent obstetric, pediatric, and gynecologic, as well as adult and geriatric primary care diagnostic and management skills.
Consume and Apply Current Research
Use evidence-based skills to apply best current evidence to transform current family healthcare systems.
Administer Patient-Centered Care
Use technology, current research, and best practices to improve the quality of care for family medicine patients in the graduate’s community.
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Amber Barnes, DNP
Kelly Conway, DNP, CNS
Kristen Cox, DNP, ACNP-BC
Kristina Davis
Megan O’Neil, DNP, RN, OCN
Stacey Pfenning DNP, APRN, FNP, FAANP
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