The post-master’s leadership track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed for students with a master’s degree in nursing administration or an advanced practice nurse specialty (nurse practitioner, nurse anesthesia, clinical nurse specialist or nurse midwife). Students who do not have a minimum of 500 practicum hours in their master’s degree are required to complete additional practicum hours for the Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Fall I
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 7118: Roles and Professional Development for DNP | 3 credits |
| NURS 7112: Health Care Informatics | 3 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 6 credits
Spring I
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 7114: Health Care Analytics for Nursing Practice | 3 credits |
| NURS 7210: Evidence-based Practice | 3 credits |
| NURS 7117: Leadership in Health Policy & Advocacy | 3 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 9
Summer I
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 5205: Quantitative Epidemiology I* | 3 credits |
| NURS 7920: Doctor of Nursing Practice Practicum (180 hours) | 2 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 5
* NURS 5205: Quantitative Epidemiology I is required if a graduate-level epidemiology course was not previously completed by the student.
Fall II
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 7211: Quality Outcomes Management | 3 credits |
| NURS 7111: Economics for Complex Organizational Systems | 3 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 6
Spring II
| Course | Semester Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 7212: Integration of DNP Competencies | 2 credits |
| NURS 7920: Doctor of Nursing Practice Practicum (360 hours) | 4 credits |
Total Semester Credits: 6
Overall
Total Program Credits: 32 credits
Total Practicum Clock Hours: 540 hours