Family Practice Nurse Degree

A Family Practice Nursing professional or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is a branch of nursing that focused on both comprehensive and continuous care for a family and their family members for all genders, ages, diseases, and body systems. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer family practice nurse degrees.

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Clarke University

812 University, Pella, IA

Clarke University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dubuque, Iowa and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled annually at Clarke University.

Areas of study offered at Clarke University include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common exam scores among students accepted to Clarke University are within the range of 21 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 923 - 1053 for the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of 74 percent of which only 25 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at clarke.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,200 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Clarke University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.clarke.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Family Practice Nurse Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Clarke University offers a doctorate degree program in family practice nurse.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Nurse Practitioners

Description

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).