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 state where practicums will be conducted.
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.
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
| Course Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 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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NUR 700 Advanced Pathophysiology
NUR 701 Analysis of Advanced Nursing Practice
NUR 702 Epidemiology in Health Care
Semester Two
Course Course Title Credit Hours
NUR 703 Advanced Pharmacology 3
NUR 703 Advanced Pharmacology
NUR 704 Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice 3
NUR 704 Theoretical Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practice
Semester Three
| Course Course Title | Credit Hours |
| NUR 705 | Evidence Based Practice/Quality Improvement in Health Care | 3 |
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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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Quality Improvement in Health Care
NUR 706 Advanced Physical Assessment
NUR 707 Advanced Nursing Care for Vulnerable Populations
Semester Four
| Students must attend a clinical orientation before started clinical courses |
| Course Course Title | Credit Hours |
| NUR 800 | Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing I | 3 |
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| NUR 801 | Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing I Practicum | 3 |
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| NUR 802 | Health-Systems Assessment | 3 |
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NUR 800 Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing I
NUR 801 Advanced Adult/Geriatric Nursing I Practicum
NUR 802 Health-Systems Assessment
Semester Five
Course Course Title Credit Hours
297