Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP)
Become a Primary Care Provider and Leader
You’re ready to advance your career, and Aurora University can help you get there. The online DNP-FNP program equips Illinois RNs with cutting-edge clinical skills, real-world experience, and the confidence to lead.
Learn from expert faculty, complete diverse practicums in several clinical settings, and graduate in as few as three years prepared to sit for FNP certification and pursue advanced roles in primary care.
Online With Fieldwork*
3-4 Years
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Blend Advanced Knowledge and Nursing Experience
Aurora University’s DNP-FNP courses will give you the knowledge, skills, and professional values you need to develop, deliver, and evaluate primary care across the lifespan at the highest levels of nursing practice.
Prepare for Certification and Practice
The Aurora University DNP-FNP program prepares you to step into advanced practice and sit for national FNP certification, opening the door to expanded scope and autonomy. You can pursue roles in a variety of settings, including primary care, hospitals, urgent care, community health, and more.
Work Environments for Family Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners $129,210 per year1
Job Openings from 2024 to 2034 32,700 per year1
Gain a Strong Educational Foundation for Long-Term Success
Aurora University has a strong tradition of serving students with a quality education rooted in the foundational principles of academic excellence. AU strives to make college affordable for students while designing degree programs around quality curricula to foster career success.
Your Education is More Flexible and Affordable
Higher education is now more accessible with Aurora University. As a student, you will utilize a convenient learning platform that puts the path to a degree at your fingertips. Because AU uses OER in some programs, you can benefit from significant savings on textbook costs. There is no application fee and GMAT/GRE scores are not required.
Source and Disclaimer
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners.” August 28, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/.
*Fieldwork references practicum hours related to orientation, health assessment lab, three clinicals, and two residencies.