Doctor of Nursing Practice

Florida Atlantic’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is nationally ranked and grounded in a holistic, caring-based philosophy. Programs are designed for flexibility, offering hybrid formats and multiple campus options. You’ll learn from expert faculty, engage in real-world clinical and research experiences, and join a community committed to advancing health for diverse populations. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and leadership—preparing you to make a meaningful impact in your field.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

  • BSN to DNP (with concentrations in Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
  • Post Masters DNP

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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Prepare advanced practice nurses and nurse leaders to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across diverse populations.
2. Develop skills to lead interdisciplinary teams and drive system-level improvements in health care.
3. Foster the ability to translate research into practice and influence health policy.
4. Cultivate expertise in holistic, person-centered care and caring science.
5. Support scholarly inquiry and innovation to advance nursing knowledge and practice.

1. Demonstrate advanced clinical judgment and leadership in complex health care environments.
2. Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
3. Lead and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient and population health outcomes.
4. Translate research findings into clinical and organizational improvements.
5. Advocate for health policy changes that promote equitable, effective care.
6. Contribute to the advancement of nursing science through research, scholarship, and dissemination of findings.

FAQs

No, the DNP program does not require the GRE.

No, the curriculum is hybrid, a mixture of on-line and in person courses.

No, we will find a clinical site and preceptor for you, however please note that all of our clinical sites are located in South Florida only (Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties). Due to all of the legalities involved we do not allow students to find their own clinical site.

We strongly advise students NOT to attempt to work full time during the DNP program, and especially not once the clinical hours component begins in the 6th semester.

No, once you have chosen a concentration you are not allowed to switch.
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Howard Karl Butcher, RN; PhD, FAAN

Professor | Director of the PhD in Nursing Program

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

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Boca Raton Campus

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Joseph Lotito

Joseph Lotito

Graduate Advisor III

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Academic Advising | Staff

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Boca Raton Campus | NU 116A

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Mureen L. Thorne-Shaw, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC

DNP Program Director | Associate Professor

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

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Boca Raton Campus

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Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s academic programs are nationally ranked and grounded in a holistic, caring-based philosophy.

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