Dec 12, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [FINAL EDITION]

Nursing Practice, Post-Master’s Option, DNP


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For academic policies and procedures related to this program, go to Information for School of Nursing.

 

Degree Requirements

DNP post-master’s students must complete at least 37 credits of approved DNP course work beyond the master’s degree in nursing. Post-baccalaureate RN to DNP students must complete 74 credits in the approved post-baccalaureate RN-DNP family (individual across the lifespan) CRNP option or 66 credits in the approved post-baccalaureate RN-DNP adult-gerontology CNS option. Students must also successfully complete the DNP project. Only doctoral courses will be accepted for doctoral transfer credit. Please note that a waiver of any requirement must be approved in writing by the academic program director.

Curriculum


DNP AP Clinical Practice Core


(16 credits, 560 clinical hours beyond MSN)

Total Credits: 37


37 credits of course work plus NURS 889 

**Continuous enrollment in NURS 889  each fall, spring, and summer semester until the DNP project is completed.

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