Family Nurse Practitioner with Emergency specialty
For nurses dedicated to advancing their career in an emergency department
The demands of an emergency department require nurses to anticipate and respond to patients at a moment's notice. We provide the specialized training you need to effectively manage and treat patients in high-stress settings.
Loyola Nursing is the only DNP program in the Chicago area offering a Family Nurse Practitioner track with Emergency specialty. Graduates of Loyola's Emergency FNP track complete 525 clinical practicum hours in the emergency department. We also offer a dedicated procedures course, essential for preparing you to practice.
Admission
You must be a Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate or master's degree in nursing to apply. Admission is competitive and based on the strength of application materials and interview.
Begin your journey to becoming an Emergency Nurse Practitioner! Learn more about the specific application requirements and apply today.
Questions? Contact Program Track Director Jason Brauninger, S.J., DNP, FNP/ENP-C, at jbrauninger@luc.edu or 773-508-2886.
For nurses dedicated to advancing their career in an emergency department
The demands of an emergency department require nurses to anticipate and respond to patients at a moment's notice. We provide the specialized training you need to effectively manage and treat patients in high-stress settings.
Loyola Nursing is the only DNP program in the Chicago area offering a Family Nurse Practitioner track with Emergency specialty. Graduates of Loyola's Emergency FNP track complete 525 clinical practicum hours in the emergency department. We also offer a dedicated procedures course, essential for preparing you to practice.
Our Commitment to You
Graduates of Loyola's FNP track with Emergency specialty will gain the following knowledge, competencies, and professional values to initiate and manage care for individuals with urgent needs, injuries, traumas, and high acuity illnesses in emergent or immediate care settings.
Curriculum
For BSN-prepared nurses, completing the FNP with Emergency specialty takes approximately four to five years, depending on your level of entry. Most courses are offered online with some on-site courses held at our Health Sciences Campus.
Admission
You must be a Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate or master's degree in nursing to apply. Admission is competitive and based on the strength of application materials and interview.
Begin your journey to becoming an Emergency Nurse Practitioner! Learn more about the specific application requirements and apply today.
Questions? Contact Program Track Director Jason Brauninger, S.J., DNP, FNP/ENP-C, at jbrauninger@luc.edu or 773-508-2886.