This program is designed to prepare Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists to respond more efficiently to changes in health care delivery and emerging health care needs for the future—tomorrow's practice. The DNP program will incorporate the advanced practice content and competencies currently taught in the master's program. The DNP focuses on providing graduates with knowledge and competence in health systems leadership, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve health care quality and increase health care access for all populations. Transforming health care delivery recognizes the critical need for clinicians to design, evaluate, and continuously improve the context within which care is delivered.
Advanced practice nurses prepared at the doctoral level with a blend of clinical, organizational, economic and leadership skills will significantly impact health care outcomes. The DNP focuses on providing leadership for innovative and evidence-based nursing practice. This requires competence in translating research in practice, evaluating evidence, applying research and decision-making and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice.
Students holding a master’s degree (post-masters) in nursing seeking the DNP as a nurse practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist may apply for admission for the fall 2010 semester and will be required to complete 38 credits. Students holding a BS degree (post-baccalaureate) in nursing seeking the DNP may apply for admission for the fall 2011 semester and will be required to complete 77 credits. These are the DNP programs we will be offering:
POST BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
1. BS in nursing from an accredited program
2. GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. GRE or MAT
4. Current unencumbered RN license in state where student will practice
5. Three (3) letters of recommendation
6. Successful completion of a descriptive statistics course
7. Computer literacy skills
8. Submission of a 500-100 word essay on how the DNP will enhance your career
9. One-year of full-time RN employment is recommended
10. Professional resume
11. Evidence of professional productivity, scholarship, involvement in research, etc.
12. Interview with Program Director or Member of the DNP Admissions Committee
MASTER’S DEGREE
1. Masters degree in nursing from an accredited program
2. Graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. GRE or MAT
4. Current unencumbered RN license in state where student will practice
5. Three (3) letters of recommendation.
6. Current national certification as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist
7. Graduate level statistics course within past five years
8. Computer literacy skills
9. Submission of a 500-1000 word essay on how the DNP will enhance your career
10. Professional resume or CV
Applications may be downloaded or completed online at Graduate Admissions.
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YEAR 01 |
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FALL |
Credits |
SPRING |
Credits |
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NURS 502 Health Assessment |
3 |
NURS 519 Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
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NURS 518 Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
NURS 532 Health Care Delivery System |
3 |
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NURS 600 Advanced Quantitative Analysis |
3 |
Specialization I |
3 |
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NURS 540 Epidemiology & Biostatistics |
4 |
Role I (NP or CNS) |
4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
13 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
13 |
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YEAR 02 |
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FALL |
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SPRING |
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NURS 601 Theoretical & Conceptual Analysis |
3 |
NURS 610 Evidence-Based Practice |
3 |
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NURS 579 Advanced Diagnostics |
3 |
NURS 651A Capstone Experience I |
3 |
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Specialization II |
3 |
Specialization III |
3 |
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Role II (NP or CNS) |
4 |
Role III (NP or CNS) |
4 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
13 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
13 |
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SUMMER SESSION III: Practicum Independent Study Recommended |
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YEAR 03 |
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FALL |
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SPRING |
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NURS 615 Information Systems & Technology in Health Care |
3 |
Practicum Experience |
3 |
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NURS 650 Practicum Experience |
3 |
PAFF537 Organizational Behavior |
4 |
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NURS 651B Capstone Experience II |
3 |
NURS 634 Health Policy |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
NURS 651C Capstone Experience III |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
12 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
13 |
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TOTAL POST-MASTERS CREDITS: 77 |
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YEAR 01 |
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FALL |
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SPRING |
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NURS 601 Theoretical & Conceptual Analysis |
3 |
NURS 610 Evidence-Based Practice |
3 |
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NURS 579 Advanced Diagnostics |
3 |
NURS 634 Health Policy |
3 |
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NURS 540 Epidemiology & Biostatistics OR Elective for students who have this course or equivalent |
4 or 3 |
NURS 651A Capstone Experience I (3 credits) |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
9 or 10 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
9 |
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YEAR 02 |
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FALL |
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SPRING |
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NURS 615 Information Systems & Technology in Health Care |
3 |
NURS 650Practicum Experience |
3 |
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NURS 651B Capstone Experience II |
3 |
PAFF537 Organizational Behavior |
4 |
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Elective |
3 |
NURS 651C Capstone Experience III |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
9 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
10 |
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TOTAL POST-MASTERS CREDITS |
37 or 38 |
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Note: Part time program plan options are available for all programs.
For more information, contact the Graduate office at 607-777-4614 or email Jennie Orton.
For additional information on the DNP please click on the following web sites.
