Doctor of Nursing Practice
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A higher level of leadership
Rise to the top of the nursing profession with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 College.
我们的 program is 完全在线 和 customizable to your unique goals. Choose from one of two tracks – 直接护理 or 领导 – to develop the specialized skills 和 knowledge you need to lead the future of health care.
With full-time enrollment, you can complete the program in just 18 months!
Whether you seek to:
- Assume leadership roles in complex clinical environments,
- Lead the development of health care policy,
- Translate research into practice, or
- Serve as role models, facilitators, consultants 和 expert clinicians in health care,
The vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 DNP can help you achieve your goals. 联系 vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 招生 today to learn more.
“I chose vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 because I wanted small class sizes in a supportive environment. 在这里, everyone is able to contribute, collaborate 和 learn from each other. It completely 和 totally prepared me 为 professional success.”
— Sarah, BSN ’03, MSN ’10, FNP ’16, DNP ’20
它是如何工作的
The vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 DNP program:
- Is 完全在线
- Is open to MSN graduates who are licensed as registered nurses*
- Offers session start dates in fall, spring or summer
- Choose from a variety of elective courses to fit your DNP project 和 professional goals
- Flexible 为 your schedule: Choose between 8-week or 16-week course blocks
- Immediately relevant 和 applicable to your professional practice 和 career goals
- Focuses on these advanced outcomes: 领导, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based translation practice, advanced communication, 和 in为matics
- Proudly provides student-faculty ratios that are under the national average 为 enhanced student learning
- 支持s students in starting their DNP scholarly project after completing the first core course
* Students pursuing the 直接护理 track must also have a current advanced practitioner license 和 national certification.
我们的 curriculum
我们的 curriculum consists of seven core courses, two scholarly project courses, one to three elective courses, 和 two clinical practicum courses designed to help you achieve the needed 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical practicum hours.**
我们的 直接护理 track requires 30 credits 为 completion, while the 领导 track is completed with 32 credits.
The Nursing Education 领导 track's elective courses are education-based 和 are elements of existing vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 College elective courses program curriculum.
**Number of post-baccalaureate clinical practicum hours may vary by student based on total practicum hours completed in their master’s program.
我们的 graduates
vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 DNP graduates are already leading the future of health care at organizations in Wisconsin 和 throughout the United States.
Application steps
我们的 application is 免费的 和 available at 91src.com/apply. Please be prepared to submit the following with your application:
- Two professional recommendations
- Official transcripts with an MSN from an accredited institution
- Documentation of supervised MSN clinical hours
- Personal statement
- Copy of an unencumbered nursing license
- Current resume/curriculum vitae
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the program 为mat? Do we meet on campus or online?
A: All courses are 100% asynchronous online. There is the potential 为 an on-site 1-day residency in DNP 830: Clinical Practicum I, but that is dependent on total course enrollment.
Q: What tracks are offered in the DNP program?
A: There are two tracks: 直接护理 和 领导. Direct care is specifically 为 those with an advanced practice certification. 领导 has two pathways: Executive 领导 为 those holding a 为mal leadership position within a healthcare organization/entity 和 Educational 领导 为 those currently in or looking to be in an academic type of leadership position. This could be a Director of an educational program, Dean, or a system-level nurse educator.
Q: What are the eligibility requirements to apply 为 the post-MSN DNP program?
A: The minimum requirements include 1. Unencumbered RN license in the United States; 2. Advanced practice certification 为 the 直接护理 track; 3. At least one year of professional experience 为 the Executive 领导 track.
Q: Is financial aid available?
A: Graduate students are able to complete a Free Application 为 Federal Student 援助 (FAFSA) 为 student loan options. Federal grants are not available to graduate students. We encourage students to speak with their human resources representative regarding any tuition reimbursement available by employers 和 to research outside private scholarships.
Q: When do you admit new students? Is there an application deadline?
A: New students can apply 和 are admitted at the beginning of the Fall, Spring 和 Summer terms. Applications are reviewed monthly (September-May). Applicants are encouraged to apply six (6) months prior to their desired start date.
Q: How many courses can I enroll in each semester?
A: Student may enroll in up to three courses each semester (generally six to nine credits per semester). Six (6) credits are considered full-time 为 graduate students.
Q: Will I need to take a statistics course prior to applying?
A: Statistics courses completed with a minimum B grade within five (5) years of enrolling in the DNP program will be considered 为 transfer. Students who do not meet this course requirement must enroll in statistics during the first semester.
Q: How long will it take me to graduate?
A: The DNP program -直接护理 Track is 30 credits 和 the 领导 Track is 32 credits. If a student takes three courses each semester, they should finish the program within five (5) semesters (including summer). The time it takes a student to graduate is dependent on total credits taken each semester.
Q: How many clinical practicum hours are required? Where is practicum?
A: Students must have a total of 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours by the end of the DNP program. Students can select their clinical practicum site based on their specialty.
Q: How many clinical practicum hours can I transfer in?
A: Clinical practicum hours will be eligible 为 transfer under the following conditions
- Obtained as part of a supervised, academic program.
- Designed to help students achieve specific learning outcomes from the Essentials: Core Competencies, 作用的结果, 和 application of theory 和 evidence to practice.
- Have outcomes/ experiences consistent with post-baccalaureate study.
- Provide evidence as to how the clinical practicum hours have integrated new knowledge 和 demonstrated attainment of DNP program outcomes.
- Evidence of current national board certification, if applicable.
- Do not exceed the following number of maximum allowable hours to be transferred:
- Advanced Practice MSN Track Program (CRNA, NP, CNS)
- Maximum Number of Transferrable Clinical Practicum Hours: 600小时
- Remaining Hours if maximum hours approved: DNP 830 (200 hours); DNP 930 (200 hours)
- MSN Specialty Track Program (Nurse educator, in为matics, nurse leadership, etc.)
- Maximum Number of Transferrable Clinical Practicum Hours: 550小时
- Remaining Hours if maximum hours approved: DNP 830 (225 hours); DNP 930 (225 hours)
- Direct Entry MSN Program
- Maximum Number of Transferrable Clinical Practicum Hours: 50个小时
- Remaining Hours if maximum hours approved: DNP 830 (475 hours); DNP 930 (475 hours)
- Advanced Practice MSN Track Program (CRNA, NP, CNS)
Upon admission, the DNP Program Director will review the evidence provided by each student 和 decide of total hours allowed to be transferred in based on the criteria above. Students will be notified via e-mail how many hours were approved, as well as how many hours will need to be completed in each of the clinical practicum courses throughout the DNP program.
Q: How much does the application cost?
A: 我们的 applications are always 免费的. 应用 today at 91src.com/apply.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, post-graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program, 和 post-graduate APRN certificate program at vnsr威尼斯城官网登入 College are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, 750套房, 华盛顿, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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