The DNP program is designed for nurses seeking their terminal degree in nursing practice. The DNP degree options are based on the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice guidelines put forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2006).
The BS to DNP is a program for the Registered Nurse who has completed a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and wishes to progress rapidly and seamlessly to a doctoral degree. Those enrolled in this program are not awarded the MSN degree. This program includes face-to-face and completely online options. Students are required to register for and attend a DNP seminar on campus each fall until completion of their program. DNP seminar meets on campus on even falls; online on odd falls.
The DNP degree program is for the Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Nurse who has completed a Master's degree in Nursing and who wishes to expand their scope of practice. This program includes both face-to-face and completely online options (see prior section - Degrees offered). All students, including those in completely online options, are required to register for and attend a DNP seminar on campus each fall until completion of their program.
Requirements
CORE COURSES - GRADUATE (18 Total Credits)
Course(s):
NURS502 - Orientation to Graduate Nursing Studies (0)
NURS520 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (2)
NURS527 - Theory and Research for Advanced Practice (4)
NURS540 - Healthcare Policy, Economics, and Finance (3)
NURS635 - Issues in Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Technology (3)
NURS710 - Scholarly Writing for Graduate Students (3)
NURS887 - Graduate DNP Program Finalization (0)
Select 1 course(s):
RELT545 - God and Human Suffering (3)
RELB548 - Jesus as Healer (3)
CORE COURSES-PRACTICE (10 Total Credits)
Course(s):
NURS550 - Advanced Pathophysiology (3)
NURS552 - Advanced Pharmacology (3)
NURS555 - Advanced Health Assessment (4)
CORE COURSES-DNP (9 Total Credits)
Course(s):
NURS716 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Advanced Practice (4)