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| DNP Program At-a-Glance |
| Application deadline |
Domestic: January 15, 2009
Military: October 1, 2008
International: November 1, 2008 |
| Applications available |
September 2008 -
January 2009 |
| Length of program |
Minimum 1 year (Post-Master's); Minimum 3 years (Post-Baccalaureate) |
| Degree awarded |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) |
| Part-time study available? |
Yes |
| Distance learning available? |
Varies by specialty |
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares you for a tripartite role in advanced
practice nursing, leadership, and practice inquiry.
Advanced Practice nursing qualifies you to apply for national certification in
a selected specialty. Post-masters DNP students who do not seek additional certification focus
on integrating practice inquiry and leadership into practice.
Leadership encompasses organizations/systems, information technology,
policy, professional identity, and skills in leadership and inter-professional collaboration
within a social justice context.
Practice Inquiry focuses on critically appraising and translating evidence into
practice.
DNP graduates provide leadership in multiple areas, including quality improvement and systems
management. They are competent, reflective clinicians within their area of advanced practice
nursing.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Advanced Practice Community Health Systems Nursing
Nurse Practitioner (NP) & Certified Nurse Midwife
Post-Master's Not Seeking a New Specialty
Post-Master's students who are not seeking a new specialty can create an individualized program
of study around your specific goals.
Core coursework in Advanced Practice, Leadership, and Practice Inquiry will provide a framework
for your program of study.
Graduate coursework will be assessed during development of program of study for inclusion in the
DNP program of study.
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