shoes, white hosiery, wrist watch with second hand, laboratory, travel fees, multiple criminal background checks, and the formative/summative testing program.
Re-Admission
After any interruption of studies at Kentucky State University, a DNP student may be required to apply for re-admission to the program. Students who have an interruption in the course sequence, will be considered on a space-available basis and must meet the current academic qualifications for readmission. Students have 7 years to complete the DNP program once they begin the first course in the program.
Admission Criteria:
Earned baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) license in state where practicums will be conducted.
Undergraduate statistics course.
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
Three letters of reference pertaining to academic ability, professional competency, nursing leadership potential and personal character.
Personal statement.
Note: GRE scores are not required.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner BSN-DNP 9 Semester/3-year Program of Study
Semester One
Semester One
CourseCourse TitleCredit Hours
NUR 700Advanced Pathophysiology3
NUR 701Analysis of Advanced Nursing Practice3
NUR 702Epidemiology in Health Care3
NUR 700 Advanced Pathophysiology
NUR 701 Analysis of Advanced Nursing Practice
NUR 702 Epidemiology in Health Care
Semester Two
Semester Two
CourseCourse TitleCredit Hours
NUR 703Advanced Pharmacology3
NUR 704Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice3
NUR 703 Advanced Pharmacology
NUR 704 Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice
Semester Three
Semester Three
CourseCourse TitleCredit Hours
NUR 705Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement in Health Care3
NUR 706Advanced Physical Assessment3
NUR 707Advanced Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations3
Quality Improvement in Health Care
NUR 706 Advanced Physical Assessment
NUR 707 Advanced Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations
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