Doctor of Nursing Practice
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Why study to be an Adult Nurse Practitioner at the University of Florida ?
Adult nurse practitioners are educated to diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases, taking a holistic approach to meet the medical, psychosocial and functional needs of older persons.
The need for adult nurse practitioners is growing as our nation's older adult population continues to expand with baby boomers nearing retirement age. Adult nurse practitioners are expert nurses prepared at the master's degree level who provide, direct, and influence the care of adults and their families in a variety of settings. These nurses are uniquely prepared to improve outcomes of care, promote quality of life, and provide comprehensive care for adults.
As part of a world-class Health Science Center, the UF College of Nursing offers Adult Nurse Practitioner track students access to a unique variety of clinical experiences in adult health care settings such as ambulatory clinics and nursing homes, as well as one of the strongest cores of nursing faculty members in aging in the country. Graduate students at UF have excellent opportunities to explore nursing research and science, be professionally involved with student and professional governance, and have access to clinical experiences with patients across the life and cultural span.
Program Description
The Adult Nurse Practitioner track prepares nurses for careers in the delivery of primary health care to adults. Program emphasis is on health promotion, the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems, admissions and discharge planning. Practice sites are general and specialty ambulatory clinics, private practice offices, subacute units, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. Collaborative care with other health care providers is integrated throughout the program.
Adult Nurse Practitioner graduates are eligible for national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This program is available for post-master's study.
Application deadline for the graduate program is March 15. (See below for more details)*
*Note: The March 15 deadline for the MSN program indicate the earliest date when the College will begin accepting students. After March 15, applications to the MSN program will be accepted until May 31st and students will be accepted on a space available basis.
Adult Nurse Practitioner track applicants should refer to the Doctor of Nursing Practice page for admission criteria and application process information.
BSN to DNP- Full-Time Curriculum Plan and Part-time Curriculum Plan
Contact information:
All general DNP program inquiries should be directed to
Cecile Kiley
Coordinator, Academic Support Services
UF College of Nursing
PO Box 100197
Gainesville, FL 32610-0197
(352) 273-6331
For specific information regarding this clinical track, contact:
Dr. Carmen Rodriguez
Clinical Coordinator
Adult Nurse Practitioner Track
rodrics@ufl.edu or call (352) 273-6328.