About the Family Nurse Practitioner Degree
Why Pursue an Online FNP DNP at Cedarville?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career as an advanced practice nurse who leads with excellence and serves with Christlike compassion?
Cedarville's Christian DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program will prepare you to provide primary care across the human lifespan and to use nursing as a ministry for Jesus Christ. Our affordable, online nurse practitioner program includes assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment of common acute and chronic health problems, health promotion, client and family education, and use of evidence-based practice for meeting the needs for primary care and prevention. The biblically integrated coursework will have a lasting impact on the care you provide, and you'll be prepared to glorify God through your career as an advanced practice nurse.
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A limited number of $5,000 scholarships are now available to new graduate nursing students with financial need. Apply now to see if you qualify!
Top 5 in Ohio
U.S. News & World Report listed Cedarville University’s online MSN program in the top 100 programs nationally and top 5 in Ohio.
For more information related to our MSN and DNP degree programs, visit our Insights Blog where you can read interesting posts like Balancing Job, Family, and Grad School: 5 Principles for Christian Nurses.
What Sets Cedarville Apart?
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Biblical Worldview
All courses are built on the solid foundation of Scripture. -
Advanced Practice
Cedarville's DNP will equip you with the training and skills you need to serve as an advanced practice nurse. -
Online
All DNP courses are offered in an online format, with flexible part-time and full-time completion options.
Program Overview
Program Format and Related Programs
Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.
Related Programs
- DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
- DNP
- PharmD
- MSN - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- MSN - Nurse Educator
- MSN - Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Improvement
- MSN - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Education (Certificate)
- Nursing Leadership (Certificate)
- Public Health (Certificate)
- Nursing
Program Level and Format
- Graduate
- Online
Program Contacts
Cliff Fawcett, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, MED
Coordinator of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus area, Associate Professor of NursingContact
- HSC 324
- 937-766-7725
Program News
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Fanning the Flame for Medical Missions
There is a growing global need for trained health care professionals. According to the World Economic Forum, there will be an estimated shortfall of 10 million health care workers by 2030, primarily in low- and middle-income countries. Samaritan's Purse and Cedarville University are stepping up to meet the world’s growing medical and spiritual needs. -
Panel Discussion Focuses on Domestic Abuse Awareness
Domestic abuse is estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States annually, meaning virtually every healthcare professional will treat or evaluate an abuse victim. This statistic highlights the importance of shining light on abuse as Domestic Violence Awareness Month approaches in October. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Cedarville University will host a panel discussion on “Domestic Abuse: Our Responsibilities as Christians in the Workplace.”