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.
Candidates without 3.0 GPA MUST have 2 years of successful nursing experience
Candidates without 3.0 GPA MUST have outstanding references and maintain a 3.0 GPA in the first semester nursing graduate studies to remain in the program
Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) license in any state where licensed
Strongly Recommend Graduate Research and Statistics Courses
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
Three letters of reference pertaining to academic ability, professional competency, nursing leadership potential and personal character.
Personal statement/philosophy
Exams such as GRE, MAT are not required and nationally have not proven to be a predictor of success in graduate nursing programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner BSN-DNP
9 Semester/3-year Program of Study
| Semester One | | |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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| NUR 700 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 |
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| NUR 701 | Analysis of Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
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| NUR 702 | Epidemiology in Health Care | 3 |
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| Semester Two | | |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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| NUR 703 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 |
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| NUR 704 | Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
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| NUR 705 | Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement in Health Care | 3 |
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| Semester Three | | |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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| NUR 706 | Advanced Physical Assessment | 3 |
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| NUR 707 | Advanced Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
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| Semester Four | | |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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NUR 700 Advanced Pathophysiology
NUR 701 Analysis of Advanced Nursing Practice
NUR 702 Epidemiology in Health Care
NUR 703 Advanced Pharmacology
NUR 704 Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice
NUR 705 Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement in Health
NUR 706 Advanced Physical Assessment
NUR 707 Advanced Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations