DNP Nursing Practice
The FDU School of Nursing and Allied Health Doctor of Nursing Practice Program educates nurses and nurse executives with advanced knowledge in organizational leadership, systems, evidence-based practice, financial acumen, and education to lead innovations in nursing practice, educational institutions, healthcare, and other nursing organizations.
The Executive Model DNP program prepares nurse leaders to translate nursing science in practice, collaborate with intra- and interdisciplinary teams to develop solutions and attain positive health care outcomes for populations and communities.
Nurses with a Masters degree in another field may complete the DNP degree through a bridge program.
Admission Requirements
- Master of Nursing degree in advanced practice nursing from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education – (CCNE) or National League for Nursing – (NLN) accredited program, or related field (i.e. MPH, MPA, MHA).
- GPA of 3.5
- Copies of Licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse for the clinical leadership track and as a Registered Nurse for the organizational leadership track.
- Relevant experience in advanced practice nursing
- Three references attesting to the applicant’s academic ability and potential. One of the three must address the applicant’s practice potential.
- Interview and completion of a writing sample
Degree Plan
The DNP is a 36 credit program.
The curriculum consists of twenty-four (24) credits of CORE requirements and twelve (12) credits of specialty focused courses.
Core Courses (24 credits)
- NURS8000 Research I: Research Methodology and Scholarly Discourse
- NURS8004 Research II: Evidence Based Practice Methodology
- NURS8003 Health Disparities: Social, Ethical and Legal Issues
- NURS8001 Applied Statistics
- NURS8002 Health Care Delivery Systems and Public Policy
- NURS8007 Scientific Basis for DNP Practice
- NURS8008 Information System for Healthcare
- NURS8009 Epidemiology, Genomics and Global Health
Specialty Track Courses (12 credits)
Didactic content of these courses will be the same for Clinical Leadership and Organizational Leadership students. Application will be specialized for Clinical Leadership and Organizational Leadership students.
- NURS8010 Health Quality Assessments and Outcomes
- NURS8011 Leadership/Organizational Analysis
- NURS8012 DNP Role Development, Management and Entrepreneurship
- NURS8013 Residency I
- NURS8014 Residency II
- NURS8015 Capstone Project Advisement
Special Information
The DNP program follows the executive educational model with face-to face meetings once a month, supplemented with readings and assignments online.
Residency of 500 hours and a Capstone Project are required for the program. The residency requirement offers the student the opportunity to work closely with mentors on projects that will demonstrate expanded practice and mastery of DNP competencies.
“The (baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice program and/or post-graduate APRN certificate program) at Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).”