Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice program is ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report

Program Overview

A rigorous curriculum built on caring for patients of all ages with primary care, urgent and emergent health care needs, this program prepares nurses for the fast-paced emergency care settings. This program is offered in a Doctor of Nursing Practice Format only.

Distance-Based: Online Courses With In-Person Intensives Full-Time: 7 semesters Part-Time: 10 semesters

Program Contacts

For admissions-related questions, please contact nursingquestions@emory.edu.

Paula Tucker, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Clinical Professor
paula.tucker@emory.edu

Clarissa Blackmon
cdupree@emory.edu

Curriculum

Study on Your Schedule

Take the next step in your career with a course of study designed for you. We offer both full- and part-time Family/Emergency Nurse Practitioner DNP programs.

Clinical Practice

Simulation & Clinical Opportunities

You’ll graduate with more than 700 hours of directly-supervised clinical practice with an emphasis on advanced procedural skills. Our network of leading health care partners provide a rich variety of diverse clinical experiences. Next-generation simulation resources at the Emory Nursing Learning Center (ENLC) set the standard for nursing education.

Students in the pediatric simulation lab at the ENLC

Complete Rotations in Specialty Areas

You’ll have the opportunity to do clinical work in a range of specialty areas, such as women’s health, pediatrics, family practice, and in high acuity medical and trauma settings

Students with an elderly patient in the home lab at the ENLC

Provide Care in a Range of Settings

Emory’s top clinical site partners — public health departments, hospitals, community-based health centers, Veteran’s Administration services, private practices, and more — prepare you to lead in any environment.

Emory Nursing Learning Center simulation lab

Practice in State-of-the-Art Facilities

Develop your skills at the Emory Nursing Learning Center, which features fully equipped operating and trauma rooms as well as hospital-style sim labs with high-fidelity manikins and next generation technology

Careers

Graduates are prepared to sit for the Family Nurse Practitioner Board-Certification (FNP-BC) exam of the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the certification exam of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). Graduates are also prepared to sit for the Emergency Nurse Practitioner certification (ENP-C) of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).

Program graduates are prepared to care for adult and pediatric patients in:

Trauma centers
Urgent cares
Emergency settings
Family or pediatric practice settings

Admissions

Requirements

To be considered for admission, you will need to meet the following requirements:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, NLNAC).
An unencumbered RN license in the state of Georgia or a multistate RN license.
Prior experience in emergency nursing, disaster/crisis management, military service or related work experience. Minimum of one year RN experience in the Emergency Department.

Application for admission
$50 application fee
Official transcripts from each school attended
Resume
Personal statement
2 to 3 references (preference for at least one to be a nursing supervisor)
Students with international nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools for previous nursing coursework.
Students with international transcripts for non-nursing degrees must provide an evaluation from World Education Services for previous non-nursing coursework.
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required if English is a second language. View Emory University's accepted tests policy.

Choose Emory University - School of Nursing in the electronic transcript systems or have your school email your official transcripts to nursingquestions@emory.edu.

If your school does not participate in the electronic transcript system or cannot email your transcripts, please have them mail a hard copy to:

Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
Emory University
1520 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322

All courses and degrees in the application checklist must be verified by the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs before they are marked as received.

DNP programs are not approved for international students at this time.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now.

Admission decisions are based upon candidate competitiveness as well as program availability. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist. Decisions for waitlisted applicants are announced as seats become available, up to the first day of orientation.

Questions? Call us at the our Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs at 404.727.7980 or email nursingquestions@emory.edu

Policies & Guidelines

Not every state will allow a student to enroll in a distance education program or to participate in a clinical placement within the state. Please check that your state is eligible, and contact the Office of Enrollment and Student Affairs if your state is not on this list.

Applicants to any of our distance-accessible courses / programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification should become familiar with the regulations governing distance accessible programs in their state. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and by professional organization. Prospective students residing in states other than Georgia should be aware of their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education rules and regulations.

Emory University undergoes accreditation at the university level and throughout our colleges and schools to ensure our educational programs meet the highest standards. The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing is accredited by multiple organizations. View our Accreditations.

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