Program Requirements

Hours: 37-39 hours

Advanced Practice

(37-39 Hours)

NUR 800Theoretical & Philosophical Perspectives for Evidence Based Practice (3)

NUR 801Biostatistics for Evidence Based Practice (3)

NUR 802Evidence-Based Practice (3)

NUR 803Building Collaborative Relationships in Advanced Practice Nursing (3)

NUR 804Global Health Care Policy (3)

NUR 805Transforming Healthcare Through Technology (3)

NUR 810Strategies for Serving Vulnerable Populations (3)

NUR 811Global Trends in Health and Disease (3)

NUR 812Funding and Capital Resource Management for Advanced Practice Nurses (3)

NUR 813Advanced Practice Practicum (5-7)

NUR 830Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone I (3)

NUR 831Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone II (2)

Administration Track

(37-39 Hours)

NUR 800Theoretical & Philosophical Perspectives for Evidence Based Practice (3)

NUR 801Biostatistics for Evidence Based Practice (3)

NUR 802Evidence-Based Practice (3)

NUR 803Building Collaborative Relationships in Advanced Practice Nursing (3)

NUR 804Global Health Care Policy (3)

NUR 805Transforming Healthcare Through Technology (3)

NUR 820Administrative & Organizational Theory (3)

NUR 821Financial Controls of Complex Healthcare Organizations (3)

NUR 822Strategic Management of Complex Healthcare Organizations (3)

NUR 823Nursing Administration Practicum (5-7)

NUR 830Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone I (3)

NUR 831Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone II (2)

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the DNP program, applicants must have the following:

  • A completed Graduate Application
  • Application essay - Reasons for seeking the DNP degree and professional goals
  • Master of Science in Nursing degree from a regionally accredited university
  • A minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Professional resume
  • Three professional references
  • TOEFL score per the College (as needed)
  • Successful interview with the MSN/DNP Program Director or designee.
  • “C” or higher in an undergraduate statistics course
  • 2 years of clinical nursing experience to matriculate
  • Active RN license with no restrictions
  • Official documentation of practicum hours from master’s degree granting institution
  • Acceptable criminal background check