Nursing Practice DNP

The FDU School of Nursing and Allied Health Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program provides advanced practice nurses and nurse executives with advanced knowledge of organizational leadership, systems analysis, and evidence-based practice (EBP) to lead innovations in practice settings, educational institutions, and other healthcare organizations. There is a strong focus on survey methodology, including the development of valid tools for data collection and the analysis of data from these tools. Using the state-of-the-art Ovid® Synthesis “virtual” practice change project platform, students are able to identify issues in their own health care system or community and propose practical solutions to improve patient or population outcomes, while engaging remotely with university and library resources. Many of these projects are successfully and sustainably implemented upon graduation.

Application Requirements

MSN degree from an accredited nursing program (or, for RNs with a MS degree in another field, an individualized bridge program is available).
2.8 GPA (inclusive of all college transcripts).
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure – any state.

Optional/Preferred Requirements

Relevant experience in advanced practice nursing.
Letter(s) of recommendation.

Curriculum

Admission is on a rolling basis. Students who begin spring semester generally complete in 6 semesters (2 years). Students who begin fall semester generally complete in 7 semesters. Students who begin summer semester generally complete in 8 semesters. Students who wish to attend full-time and begin fall semester can complete the program in 4 semesters.

Students who have completed advanced-level (i.e., MSN, DNP) nursing coursework in another program prior to enrollment may be eligible for limited course waiver.

Curriculum for Spring Start Cohort

NURS 8026 DNP Synthesis (1 credit) (Spring 1)
NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 1)
NURS 8018 Health Promotion & Population Health (Spring 1)
NURS 8008 Information Systems for Healthcare (Summer 1)
NURS 8021 Translational Research (Summer 1)
NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 1)
NURS 8017 Biostatistics & Epidemiology (Fall 1)
NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 2)
NURS 8023 EBP Project 1: Proposal Development (Spring 2)
NURS 8010 Health Quality Assessment & Outcomes (Summer 2)
NURS 8024 EBP Project 2: Implementation (Summer 2)
NURS 8025 EBP Project 3: Evaluation & Dissemination (Fall 2)
NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 2)

Total credits: 37

Total immersion hours: Total of 1000 (inclusive of prior MSN clinical hours)

Curriculum for Summer Start Cohort

NURS 8008 Information Systems for Healthcare (Summer 1)
NURS 8026 DNP Synthesis (1 credit) (Fall 1)
NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 1)
NURS 8017 Biostatistics & Epidemiology (Fall 1)
NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 1)
NURS 8018 Health Promotion & Population Health (Spring 1)
NURS 8010 Health Quality Assessment & Outcomes (Summer 2)
NURS 8021 Translational Research (Fall 2)
NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 2)
NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 2)
NURS 8023 EBP Project 1: Proposal Development (Spring 2)
NURS 8024 EBP Project 2: Implementation (Summer 3)
NURS 8025 EBP Project 3: Evaluation & Dissemination (Fall 3)

Total credits: 37

Total immersion hours: Total of 1000 (inclusive of prior MSN clinical hours)

Curriculum for Fall Start Cohort

NURS 8026 DNP Synthesis (1 credit) (Fall 1)
NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 1)
NURS 8017 Biostatistics & Epidemiology (Fall 1)
NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 1)
NURS 8018 Health Promotion & Population Health (Spring 1)
NURS 8008 Information Systems for Healthcare (Summer 1)
NURS 8010 Health Quality Assessment & Outcomes (Summer 1)
NURS 8021 Translational Research (Fall 2)
NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 2)
NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 2)
NURS 8023 EBP Project 1: Proposal Development (Spring 2)
NURS 8024 EBP Project 2: Implementation (Summer 3)
NURS 8025 EBP Project 3: Evaluation & Dissemination (Fall 3)

Total credits: 37

Total immersion hours: Total of 1000 (inclusive of prior MSN clinical hours)

Important Application Information for International and Out-of-State Students:

International and out-of-state prospective students are encouraged to apply to our post-graduate DNP Program. We will review applications on a case-by-case basis to assure that there are no federal, state, or regional restrictions for accepting the applicant into our FDU DNP Program. FDU participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) allowing us to offer distance education programs to students in other SARA member states.