Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Practice
48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Study Level
PHD
This terminal degree is a pinnacle for nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing. This clinical doctorate helps students further develop their leadership and policy-making skills and provides experience in the interpretation of and practical adaptation of evidence based practice and best practices. Careers: If you're a nurse who has a master's degree in nursing, our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) offers you an opportunity to sharpen your nursing skills and enhance your leadership expertise. The DNP is a clinical doctorate with emphasis on enhancing leadership expertise in rural and underserved populations. Student Learning Outcomes Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed for nurses holding a master’s degree (MS) in nursing to obtain a terminal degree in nursing. The DNP builds on master’s education to provide expanded unique knowledge and expertise. These graduates will have a broader capability to provide high quality health care in a complex and increasingly strapped health care system. The DNP is a clinical doctorate with emphasis on enhancing leadership expertise in rural and underserved populations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Study Level
PHD
This terminal degree is a pinnacle for nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing. This clinical doctorate helps students further develop their leadership and policy-making skills and provides experience in the interpretation of and practical adaptation of evidence based practice and best practices. Careers: If you're a nurse who has a master's degree in nursing, our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) offers you an opportunity to sharpen your nursing skills and enhance your leadership expertise. The DNP is a clinical doctorate with emphasis on enhancing leadership expertise in rural and underserved populations. Student Learning Outcomes Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed for nurses holding a master’s degree (MS) in nursing to obtain a terminal degree in nursing. The DNP builds on master’s education to provide expanded unique knowledge and expertise. These graduates will have a broader capability to provide high quality health care in a complex and increasingly strapped health care system. The DNP is a clinical doctorate with emphasis on enhancing leadership expertise in rural and underserved populations.
Admission Requirements
7+
Applicants for graduate studies must have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. International higher education degrees must be equivalent to a U.S. degree and be officially recognized by their Ministry of Education; Other English language Requirements: TOEFL score 525 PBT; ACT English Sub Score: 21 or higher; SAT Verbal Score: 510 or higher.
4 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD
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