About
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 is primarily a face-to-face program with some online courses. Students are required to register for and attend a DNP seminar on campus each fall until completion of their program.
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.
Attendance at the annual, on-campus DNP Seminar (NURS 705) in the fall semester is required of all students. Failure to attend the seminar will result in suspension of enrollment until the student is able to resume commitment to degree requirements.
Requirements
CORE COURSES - GRADUATE (16 Total Credits) - Course(s):
- Select 1 course(s):
CORE COURSES-PRACTICE (10 Total Credits) CORE COURSES-DNP (7 - 8 Total Credits) EMPHASIS/CONCENTRATION (35 Total Credits) - Minimum 35 credits
- Please select an emphasis from below.
(If a second emphasis in BS to DNP program is declared, the electives are waived if degree total equals 77 hours or more.)
Grand Total Credits: 77 - 78
Acute Care Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
Catalog 2023 — Indefinite
About
Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certification examination.
REQUIRED COURSES (24 Total Credits) ELECTIVES (7 Total Credits) - Select Electives (7 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 31
Lifestyle Medicine Emphasis
Catalog 2024 — Indefinite
ELECTIVES (12 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 31
Nurse Educator Emphasis
Catalog 2023 — Indefinite
REQUIRED COURSES (17 Total Credits) ELECTIVES (14 Total Credits) - Select Electives (14 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 31
Primary Care-Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
Catalog 2023 — Indefinite
About
Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for certification examination.
REQUIRED COURSES (23 Total Credits) ELECTIVES (8 Total Credits) - Select Electives (8 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 31
Primary Care-Family Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
Catalog 2023 — Indefinite
About
Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirements for the certification examination.
REQUIRED COURSES (23 Total Credits) ELECTIVES (8 Total Credits) - Select Electives (8 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 31
Primary Care-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Emphasis
Catalog 2023 — Indefinite
About
Successful completion of the program satisfies eligibility requirement for certification examination.
REQUIRED COURSES (29 Total Credits) ELECTIVES (2 Total Credits) - Select Electives (2 credits)
Grand Total Credits: 31
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 77 - 78