Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Arlington, USA
DURATION
6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 11,044 **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* The priority deadline for a fall start is March 15. However, some doctoral programs may have earlier application priority dates. Applications are still accepted after the priority date for each term but submitting your application before the priority deadline increases your chances for being accepted into your program of choice
** For the 2022-2023 academic year.
Introduction
Overview
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program builds upon the foundation of the master's degree in nursing and prepares nurses for advanced roles in leadership, focusing on problem recognition and resolution using evidence and innovative approach.
About The Program
The DNP degree curriculum meets the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials for Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006) and consists of 36 hours. The year-round program offers students the opportunity to complete the degree in as little as six semesters or two years in the campus-based format. The online program consists of eight-week courses that occur year-round. The program can be completed in as little as six semesters.
Career Opportunities
- Leadership roles in nursing practice, business, administration, clinical research, and academia.
Degree Options
Campus-Based Option
Complete the program in six semesters in an online format; two to three class meetings per semester synchronously using Microsoft Teams.
Accelerated Online Option
Complete the program in six semesters, with courses being offered every eight weeks; asynchronous learning.
Degree Plan
A degree plan is developed for the student upon admission to the DNP Program. Students are required to have any changes in the planned program approved by the DNP Graduate Advisor prior to registration. The DNP Program includes 36 semester hours of required courses. Students will complete a Scholarly Project and Clinical Practica.
DNP required courses
- NURS 6327 --- Clinical Scholarship to Improve Healthcare Outcomes --- 3
- NURS 6320 --- Leadership in Health Care Systems --- 3
- NURS 6307 --- Population Health --- 3
- NURS 6322 --- Translational Research --- 3
- NURS 6324 --- Clinical Information Systems --- 3
- NURS 6323 --- Evidence Appraisal --- 3
- NURS 6326 --- Project Proposal Development --- 3
- NURS 6382 --- Health Care Policy --- 3
- NURS 6620 --- DNP Practicum I --- 6
- NURS 6621 --- DNP Practicum II --- 6
Total Hours --- 36
DNP Project Proposal
This applies to students who have passed NURS 6326. To ensure timely completion of the degree program, a student unable to implement their planned project will be enrolled in DNP Practicum 6331 to have faculty supervision for developing a new project proposal. Students will be able to start earning practicum hours up to a maximum of 180 hours and will complete a project proposal to be implemented in NURS 6620. It is the studentโs responsibility to notify the DNP program director and Academic Adviser if they have lost their job or otherwise are unable to complete the project at their worksite.
Why Choose Us?
- U.S. News & World Reportโs 2022 โBest Graduate Schoolsโ list ranks the College of Nursing and Health Innovation's Doctor of Nursing Practice program No. 100 in the nation
- The College of Nursing and Health Innovation is ranked No. 92 out of 194 institutions on U.S. News & World Reportโs 2021 list of "Best Online Programs."
- The College of Nursing and Health Innovation is No. 1 in Texas and No. 10 in the country for non-traditional students, according to College Factual's 2019 rankings.
- The College of Nursing and Health Innovation was ranked No. 7 on the "Top 20 Online Nursing Degree Programs" list by OnlineSchoolsCenter.com.
Admission Requirements
The applicant for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree must meet the general requirements of Graduate Admissions. Applicants with an MSN which prepares them for a role in advanced nursing practice as defined in The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations paper, Published by AACN in 2015, are eligible for admission.
The UTA Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program is open to individuals who have completed their program at an institution accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN-CNEA), or an equivalent accrediting body, including Board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN's), Nurse Practitioners (NP); Nurse-Midwives (CNM); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA); Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS); and Nurse Administrators who completed a Master's of Science in Nursing with a Nursing Administration specialty (MSN-ADM).
Master Nursing Education Degree is not eligible for the DNP program.
The DNP Program does not accept course transfers from other DNP programs. All required courses must be completed at UTA.
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission criteria are detailed in the DNP Graduate Admission Table below. The admission status options are described below.
Unconditional Admission
Applicants must meet all criteria for unconditional admission.
Probationary Admission
3.0 to 3.49 on a 4.0 scale
Provisional Admission
An applicant unable to supply all required documentation prior to the admission deadline but who otherwise appears to meet admission requirements may be granted provisional admission.
Deferred Status
The deferred decision is granted when a file is incomplete or when a denial decision is not appropriate.
Denial of Admission
An applicant will be denied admission if they have less than satisfactory performance on a majority of admission criteria listed in the DNP Graduate Admission Table.
English Language Requirements
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