Arizona State University offers two Family Nurse Practitioner pathways:
- DNP Advanced Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate
Both options combine online coursework with in-person immersion experiences at the Downtown Phoenix campus. Students complete advanced primary care coursework and community-based clinical experiences focused on patients across the lifespan.
Program Tracks Overview
| Program Name | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration |
|---|---|---|
| DNP Family Nurse Practitioner | $73K+ | Not clearly stated |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate | $19,118 | Not clearly stated |
Arizona State University stands out for experienced nurses who want a hybrid doctoral FNP pathway with strong systems leadership training, extensive practicum hours, and flexible distance learning options.
DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
The estimated cost for the DNP Advanced Nursing Practice (Family Nurse Practitioner) at Arizona State University is approximately $73,000 or more based on graduate tuition estimates, and the program length is not clearly stated in the provided materials.
DNP Curriculum
The DNP-FNP curriculum requires 84 credit hours, including advanced practice core courses, family nurse practitioner specialty coursework, clinical residency, and a doctoral applied project.
- DNP 604 Advanced Human Pathophysiology Across Lifespan
- DNP 605 Advanced Health Assessment Across Lifespan
- DNP 608 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics Across Lifespan
- DNP 633 Family Health Promotion
- DNP 635 Management of Common Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families
- DNP 637 Management of Complex and Chronic Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families
- DNP 704 Principles of Evidence-based Care in Advanced Practice
- DNP 705 Health Care Outcomes Management
- DNP 708 Systems Thinking in a Complex Healthcare Environment
- DNP 709 Individual and Innovation Leadership in Healthcare Practice
- DNP 711 Healthcare Policy and Innovation
- DNP 712 Clinical Residency and Management
- DNP 707 Disseminating Evidence to Advance Best Practice in Health Care and Health Policy
Specialty Courses Descriptions
- DNP 633 – Family Health Promotion
Focuses on strategies to promote and maintain health for children, adults, and families. - DNP 634 – Family Health Promotion Practicum
Provides clinical application of family health promotion concepts in care settings. - DNP 635 – Management of Common Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families
Covers evidence-based assessment and management of common acute health problems across the lifespan. - DNP 636 – Management of Common Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families Practicum
Offers clinical application of common family health problem management across the lifespan. - DNP 637 – Management of Complex and Chronic Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families
Focuses on evidence-based management of complex and chronic health conditions in family practice. - DNP 638 – Management of Complex and Chronic Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families Practicum
Provides supervised clinical experience managing complex and chronic family health conditions across the lifespan.
The program also requires completion of a doctoral applied project focused on improving patient, provider, or healthcare system outcomes.
More curriculum details are available here.
DNP Clinicals
The DNP-FNP program includes 1,125 practicum hours, exceeding the American Association of Colleges of Nursing recommended minimum for DNP education. Students complete family-focused community clinical rotations and residency experiences.
- 1,125 total practicum hours
- 585 family practicum hours in community settings
- Clinical rotations across the lifespan
- Urban underserved and rural health placements available
- Required campus visits two to three times per semester
- Additional clinical supervision may require Phoenix-area placements
Students living outside Maricopa County must identify preceptors and clinical sites in their home region for approval by the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
DNP Admissions
Applicants must satisfy both Arizona State University Graduate College requirements and Edson College nursing requirements.
- BSN or MSN degree in nursing required
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Resume required
- Goal statement and admission essay required
- Interview with faculty required
- Background check and substance screening required after admission
- One year of clinical experience preferred
- No admission examination required
Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate
The estimated cost for the Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate at Arizona State University is approximately $19,118 plus mandatory university fees, and the program length is not clearly stated in the available materials.
Certificate Curriculum
The graduate certificate is designed for board-certified APRNs or doctorate-level nurses who want additional certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
- DNP 633 Family Health Promotion
- DNP 634 Family Health Promotion Practicum
- DNP 635 Management of Common Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families
- DNP 636 Management of Common Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families Practicum
- DNP 637 Management of Complex and Chronic Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families
- DNP 638 Management of Complex and Chronic Health Problems in Children, Adults and Families Practicum
The certificate pathway totals 22 credit hours and includes 585 community-based practicum hours.
More curriculum details are available here.
Certificate Clinicals
Certificate students complete supervised clinical experiences focused on assessment, diagnosis, and management of health conditions across the lifespan.
- 585 family practicum hours
- Community-based outpatient clinical settings
- Required campus intensives
- Urban and rural clinical opportunities available
Certificate Admissions
The certificate pathway is designed for advanced practice nurses who already hold graduate nursing preparation.
- Bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing required
- Board certification in another APRN specialty required
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Current unencumbered RN license
- Three professional references required
- Resume, goal statement, and admission essay required
- Faculty interview required
- Gap analysis review required for transfer coursework
Tuition
Arizona State University does not publish a specialty-specific total tuition estimate for the DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program in the materials reviewed. However, the Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate is priced at approximately $869 per credit hour. Based on the 22-credit curriculum, total certificate tuition is approximately $19,118 before mandatory university fees.
The DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program requires 84 credit hours. Using the published graduate nursing tuition structure and cost estimates, students should expect total tuition and fees to exceed $73,000 for the complete doctoral program.
| Program | Credits | Estimated Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| DNP Family Nurse Practitioner | 84 | ~$73,000+ |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate | 22 | ~$19,118 + fees |
Students should also budget for travel to required on-campus immersion experiences, clinical placement expenses, background screening, health compliance requirements, books, and other university fees.
See the official tuition page for more details: Arizona State University Tuition and Cost Information.
Accreditation
The provided materials reference eligibility for national Family Nurse Practitioner certification examinations after graduation. The program is offered through the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University. Students should confirm current nursing accreditation and state authorization status directly with ASU before applying.
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