Plan of Study

The DNP program is run based on cohort availability; there are two semesters of entry, Fall and Spring.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will integrate knowledge, theories, and concepts from the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organization sciences to develop ethical health care systems and new frontiers for nursing practice which assist with the resolution of health care disparities.

2. Students will be able to evaluate research methods and findings to create an evidence base for nursing practice and health care delivery systems that reflect best practices and alleviate health care disparities.

3. Students will be able to make meaningful contributions in the area of developing quality, cost effective health care collaborations addressing health care disparities.


One Year DNP Plan of Study Option

Spring I

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 654

Evolution of Nursing Practice and Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

3

3

0

0

NUR 658

Structure and Processes in Health Care Organizations and Health Care Policy

3

3

0

0

NUR 663

Research I: Evaluating the Evidence for Practice

3

3

0

0

NUR 664

Research II: Biostatistical Applications for Nursing Practice

3

3

0

0

NUR 676

Practice Immersion I: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

4 - 12

1

3 - 11

168 - 608

Total for Semester

16 - 24

13

3 - 11

168 - 608

Summer I

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 660

Translational Science

3

3

0

0

NUR 657

Population-based Health and Health Care Disparities

3

3

0

0

NUR 672

Scholarly Project Seminar I

3

1

2

112

NUR 688

Practice Immersion II: Personal, Professional and Leadership Development

2

0

2

112

Total for Semester

11

7

4

224

Fall I

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 655

Health Care Management, Economics, Financing, and Ethics

3

3

0

0

NUR 656

Global Health

3

3

0

0

NUR 659

Technology in Health Care

3

2

1

56

NUR 673

Scholarly Project Seminar II

3

1

2

112

Total for Semester

12

9

3

168

 

TOTAL FOR PROGRAM

39 - 47

29

10 - 18

560 - 1000



Two Year MSN-DNP Plan of Study Option - Spring Entry

Spring I

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 654

Evolution of Nursing Practice and Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

3

3

0

0

NUR 663

Research I: Evaluating the Evidence for Practice

3

3

0

0

NUR 664

Research II: Biostatistical Applications for Nursing Practice

3

3

0

0

Total for Semester

9

9

0

0

Summer I

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 657

Population-based Health and Health Care Disparities

3

3

0

0

NUR 688

Health Systems Development and Leadership Practice Immersion Experience

2

0

2

112

Total for Semester

5

3

2

112

Fall I

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 655

Health Care Management, Economics, Financing, and Ethics

3

3

0

0

NUR 656

Global Health

3

3

0

0

Total for Semester

6

6

0

0

Spring II

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 658

Structure and Processes in Health Care Organizations and Health Care Policy

3

3

0

0

NUR 676

Professional Practice Development Experience Practice Immersion

4 - 12

1

3 - 11

168 - 608

Total for Semester

7 - 15

4

3 - 11

168 - 608

Summer II

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 660

Translational Science

3

3

0

0

NUR 672

Scholarly Project Seminar I

3

1

2

112

Total for Semester

6

4

2

112

Fall II

Total
Credits

Class Credits

Clinical
Credits

Clinical Hours

NUR 659

Technology in Health Care

3

2

1

56

NUR 673

Scholarly Project Seminar II

3

1

2

112

Total for Semester

6

3

3

168

 

TOTAL FOR PROGRAM

39 - 47

29

10 - 18

560 - 1000

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