Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Academic Overview & Description

CCNE-accredited practice doctorate preparing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to deliver primary care across rural and Native American reservation health clinics in South Dakota.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

HRSA Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Traineeship: Up to $22,000/year living stipend and full tuition support

Tuition Rate

$0 - $14,800/year (Fully covered for HRSA recipients)

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.2+ master's or BSN GPA, unencumbered RN license, 1+ year clinical nursing experience

English Language

IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 85

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

DNP clinical scholarly project proposal, nursing CV, official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three clinical/academic references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult South Dakota State University - Rapid City's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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