The DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is a post-BSN Doctor of Nursing Practice focused on the primary care of families.
Within the framework of liberal arts education and guided by the values of the Lutheran Church, the post-BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) to DNP/FNP track of study prepares nurses for advanced nursing leadership and integrative primary care of families across cultures and care settings. Emphasis is on eliminating health inequities through peaceful, just, and collaborative actions that uphold and improve human potential. Graduates will be eligible to apply for certification as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
APPLY NOWHybrid DNP-FNP Program Highlights
Location: Minneapolis or Rochester Campuses
Format: Up to 6 sessions per semester via synchronous Zoom; Asynchronous learning between sessions, face-to-face instruction
Completion time: Full Time 4-year program (with BAN/BSN)
Credits: 84
Cost per credit (2022–2023): $1,015
Start: Fall
Additional spotlights: Primary care focused, immersion experiences, Faculty and/or independent practica, , Certificate pathway opportunities, Clinical sites arranged by faculty
Students must be a licensed RN with a completed BSN/BAN OR Masters in Nursing before enrolling.
Scholarship Opportunities
An Augsburg education is one of the most worthwhile investments you’ll ever make, and we are committed to helping you find ways to make that investment affordable.
DNP students employed by an Augsburg corporate or community partner may be eligible for $80 off (per credit) tuition reduction
Department of Nursing Awarded Scholarships