Doctor of Nursing Practice
WELCOME
To meet the increasing complexity of our health care environment, the Institute of Medicine calls for health care to reduce the burden of illness, injury and disability for our nation. Improvement strategies include the provision of care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) blends clinical, organizational, economic and leadership skills to prepare nurses at the highest level to lead health care innovation and influence policy.
WHAT YOU LEARN
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) DNP graduate will be prepared to lead inter-professional teams to identify, implement and evaluate innovative health care models to address improving quality outcomes for individuals, families, and populations.
The UAMS College of Nursing offers three options for the DNP: initial nurse practitioner specialty (post-BSN to DNP), second nurse practitioner specialty (post-master’s), and post-master’s leadership focus.
- The initial nurse practitioner specialty plan of study prepares BSN or master’s prepared nurses for roles as nurse practitioners at the highest level.
- The second nurse practitioner specialty plan of study prepares individuals who are already licensed and certified as an APRN for a second nurse practitioner role.
- The post-master’s plan of study prepares individuals with graduate degree in nursing administration or an APRN role for leadership roles.
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE PROGRAM
| Initial Nurse Practitioner Specialty Preparation (post-BSN or post-master’s; full-time program) (Fall Start) | Application Deadline | Fall (August) Start |
|---|---|---|
| Post-BSN (full-time program; initial certification) | ||
| Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Second Nurse Practitioner Specialty Preparation (post-master’s with license and certification in APRN role [NP, CNS, CNM, or CRNA]) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care | February 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
| Post-master’s leadership focus (5 and 7 semester options) | May 1st | Classes for new DNP students begin each August |
WHY UAMS
UAMS is one of the region’s major academic health centers. The UAMS College of Nursing is engaged in activities and partnerships that promote scholarly excellence, research and service to the university, nursing profession and society. DNP students will become experts in the evaluation and translation of evidence into practice settings driven by their interests and expertise to address significant healthcare or policy issues. As one of the five UAMS colleges (College of Health Professions, College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health) and a Graduate School, the College of Nursing offers excellent opportunities for students who desire a terminal clinical practice degree. In addition to our hospital and clinics, UAMS includes the following institutes of excellence:
- Translational Research Institute
- Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging
- Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute
- Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy
- Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
- Psychiatric Research Institute
- Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute
And a center of excellence:
- Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence (one of only eight nursing programs in the country)
UAMS and the College of Nursing Offer DNP Students
- The opportunity to learn at UAMS, which is one of the region’s major academic health centers with outreach programs operating in every county and a regional campus in Northwest Arkansas
- Collaboration with community organizations and health care systems to promote health and disease and injury prevention and treatment.
- Access to the UAMS Library, a major biomedical information resource that is committed to meeting the information needs of its users with a strong service orientation that is characterized by responsiveness, professionalism, and effectiveness.
- A state of the art simulation center for interprofessional education
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Contact
Leonie DeClerk, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC
Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Phone: (501) 686-8384
Email: LCDeclerk@uams.edu