DNP- Lifestyle Medicine

Overview

A DNP in Lifestyle Medicine focuses on expanding the knowledge base of advanced practice nurses, specifically in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention. 

This online doctorate degree program is a post-masters degree program available to Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (APRNs) nationally certified in any specialty (including Family, Adult, Psychiatric Mental Health, Pediatric, and Women’s Health) who would like to gain additional knowledge and competency in providing lifestyle-focused interventions in the care of patients with chronic illnesses. 

Why Choose Lifestyle Medicine?

More than 86% of the nation’s healthcare costs are related to the treatment of preventable chronic diseases, with risk factors such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, and alcohol abuse playing a huge role in the deterioration of health.  Healthcare providers considered the most trusted and credible sources of healthcare information, are in a unique position to change these statistics by educating and inspiring their patients to change their unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. 

Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based, interdisciplinary approach that examines the biological, psychosocial, and environmental influences of a person's chronic physical and mental illness across the lifespan. This approach focuses on the importance of a whole food, plant-predominant diet, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and positive social connection in the treatment and reversal of chronic disease.

Graduates of the DNP in Lifestyle Medicine will be well-positioned to promote healthy behaviors as foundational to medical care and will have the knowledge and confidence to counsel their patients in nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle interventions and to empower them to take an active role in their care.

Available Pathways

Post Master's APRN to DNP in Lifestyle Medicine

*Each student’s plan of study may vary based on the evaluation of transfer credits upon admission

 Expected Costs 

All DNP Program Costs
COMPLIO $154
Typhon $90
Books $750
Lifestyle Med Track In-State  Out of State
Tuition for Lifestyle Med Track $22,235 $53,775

 

 

How to Apply

Complete the Florida State University Graduate application. Upload all required admissions documents and video interviews to the application.

FALL ADMISSION
APPLICATION DEADLINE

July 1st
 

Florida State University Graduate Application

 

Application Requirements

1. MSN degree from a nationally accredited program with an upper division grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
2. Current APRN Certification (ANCC or AANP)
3. Official Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
4. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).*
5. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
6. Current CV or resume.

 GRE/MAT Waiver Criteria

The GRE requirement will be waived for outstanding applicants meeting ONE of the following criteria:

  • A completed master’s degree with a 3.0 or better GPA from an accredited institution.
  • A completed BSN (60 hours of nursing or RN to BSN courses) with a 3.5 GPA from an accredited institution.

GRE/MAT waiver request form

Applicants must provide evidence to satisfy the criteria being applied.  
Applicants with a competitive GRE or MAT score will still be able to apply to the program and will not be held to these additional criteria.
For those accredited institutions that are competency-based (no GPA assigned), the applicant must submit a GRE/MAT score.

For more information on the Graduate application process, contact Student Services at grad-info@nursing.fsu.edu
For information regarding Tuition and Fees, visit https://studentbusiness.fsu.edu/tuition-fees

National Certifications

After completing the Lifestyle Medicine DNP track, students will be eligible to sit for the National Lifestyle Medicine Certification exam through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. 

 

 

Track Coordinator

Dr. Ali Craig-Rodriguez
Email: acraigrodriguez@fsu.edu

 

 

Additional Resources

2023 Graduate Handbook