Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program PHD Programme By Duke University |TopUniversities

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

If you're a post-BSN applicant interested in advanced nursing practice or a post-master's applicant who works in advanced nursing practice, the Duke University School of Nursing's (DUSON) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program provides skills and tools that enable you to: Assess published evidence to inform your practice Improve systems of care to influence patient outcomes Make changes to enhance quality of care, when needed Graduates of our DNP program are nurse leaders in interdisciplinary health care teams and work to improve systems of care, patient outcomes, quality and safety. Our program is flexible enough to accommodate nurses working in advanced practice positions and students who have earned a bachelor's degree in nursing and now want to pursue a DNP while earning an advanced nursing practice specialty. Why Choose Duke University School of Nursing Duke's DNP program offers advantages such as: Comprehensive 3-day on-campus orientation Online courses with 4 executive on-campus sessions (2-3 days per session; October, February, June, October) (August or January new student orientation pending if admitted Fall or Spring entry) Pursue your degree without leaving your job Faculty with broad experience in advanced clinical practice, leadership, and patient safety DNP project can be conducted at your place of employment PhD to DNP (a minimum of 35 credits) A small number of students may desire to have terminal degrees in both practice (DNP) and research (PhD). For these students, an earned Master of Science in Nursing degree in an advanced practice specialty will be required prior to admission. Advanced practice is defined as direct care specialization (e.g., nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife) or indirect care specialization (e.g., nursing administration, nursing informatics). The curriculum for these students recognizes their attainment of the advanced practice specialty master’s degree. Depending on the advanced practice specialty, students pursuing the PhD to DNP pathway may or may not have prerequisites to meet prior to or concurrent with admission to the program.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

If you're a post-BSN applicant interested in advanced nursing practice or a post-master's applicant who works in advanced nursing practice, the Duke University School of Nursing's (DUSON) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program provides skills and tools that enable you to: Assess published evidence to inform your practice Improve systems of care to influence patient outcomes Make changes to enhance quality of care, when needed Graduates of our DNP program are nurse leaders in interdisciplinary health care teams and work to improve systems of care, patient outcomes, quality and safety. Our program is flexible enough to accommodate nurses working in advanced practice positions and students who have earned a bachelor's degree in nursing and now want to pursue a DNP while earning an advanced nursing practice specialty. Why Choose Duke University School of Nursing Duke's DNP program offers advantages such as: Comprehensive 3-day on-campus orientation Online courses with 4 executive on-campus sessions (2-3 days per session; October, February, June, October) (August or January new student orientation pending if admitted Fall or Spring entry) Pursue your degree without leaving your job Faculty with broad experience in advanced clinical practice, leadership, and patient safety DNP project can be conducted at your place of employment PhD to DNP (a minimum of 35 credits) A small number of students may desire to have terminal degrees in both practice (DNP) and research (PhD). For these students, an earned Master of Science in Nursing degree in an advanced practice specialty will be required prior to admission. Advanced practice is defined as direct care specialization (e.g., nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife) or indirect care specialization (e.g., nursing administration, nursing informatics). The curriculum for these students recognizes their attainment of the advanced practice specialty master’s degree. Depending on the advanced practice specialty, students pursuing the PhD to DNP pathway may or may not have prerequisites to meet prior to or concurrent with admission to the program.

Admission Requirements

7+
Other English language requirements : TOEFL with a paper-based score of 577.

Jan-2000

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