Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 24 months PHD Program By University of Wyoming |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the new standard for advanced practice nursing education. The FWWSON has two clinical options: family nurse practitioner (FNP) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). For master's-prepared FNPs or PMHNPs, the school offers an option for obtaining the DNP degree; however, this option requires that these individuals take the entire post-BSN plan of study, including coursework to prepare them in another population area: FNP or PMHNP. Please review the program's unique mission and philosophy. FNP option prepares students for careers in rural primary care. All FNP courses are offered through the FWWSON. PMHNP option prepares student for careers in rural psychiatric mental health care. This option is offered by the FWWSON in collaboration with the College of Nursing at the University of Colorado (CU). Students take core courses and clinical practica courses through the FWWSON. In addition, students take four didactic psychiatric mental health courses through CU during the second year in the program. These courses are offered primarily online, and travel to CU is minimal. Our innovative DNP program has unique requirements regarding time commitment, on-campus intensives, and clinical placements. Before applying to our program, please read through our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs in the bulleted listing above) to make sure that our program meets your needs.

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Online

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is the new standard for advanced practice nursing education. The FWWSON has two clinical options: family nurse practitioner (FNP) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). For master's-prepared FNPs or PMHNPs, the school offers an option for obtaining the DNP degree; however, this option requires that these individuals take the entire post-BSN plan of study, including coursework to prepare them in another population area: FNP or PMHNP. Please review the program's unique mission and philosophy. FNP option prepares students for careers in rural primary care. All FNP courses are offered through the FWWSON. PMHNP option prepares student for careers in rural psychiatric mental health care. This option is offered by the FWWSON in collaboration with the College of Nursing at the University of Colorado (CU). Students take core courses and clinical practica courses through the FWWSON. In addition, students take four didactic psychiatric mental health courses through CU during the second year in the program. These courses are offered primarily online, and travel to CU is minimal. Our innovative DNP program has unique requirements regarding time commitment, on-campus intensives, and clinical placements. Before applying to our program, please read through our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs in the bulleted listing above) to make sure that our program meets your needs.

Admission requirements

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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized school is required. A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on previous coursework is required for full admission (3.25 for interdisciplinary program applicants). Other English Language Requirement: A minimum score of 540 on the written TOEFL exam.
2 Years
Jan-2000

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