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DNP Program Guidelines

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

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Post-MSN to DNP Class Scheduling

See NURS course descriptions.

Semester 1 (Fall Year 1) (9 credits)

• NURS 618 EPI/ Environmental Health (3)
• NURS 601 Social Aspects of Health (3)
• NURS 602 Information Systems/ Technology (3)

Semester 2 (Spring Year 1) (9 credits)

• *Elective (3)
• NURS 614 System-Based Leadership (3)
• NURS 616 Health Economics (3)

* It is strongly recommended that the student take a course in Education Teaching Strategies.

Semester 3 (Summer Year 1) (9 credits)

• NURS 611 Advance Research Methods (3)
• NURS 612 Evidence Based Practice (3)
• NURS 613 Program Development/ Evaluation (3)

Semester 4 (Fall Year 2) (10 credits)

• NURS 615 Health Policy: Local to Global (4)
• NURS 617 Practice Inquiry/ Project (6)

Program Total

34-37 credits