Bachelor's to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BS-DNP) Program
The BS to DNP Program is based on the Essentials of Doctoral Education. This program has specific Advanced Practice Specialty Areas (visit Specialty Areas to view individual programs of study).
All Specialty Areas include the following:
- 9 semesters of Full-Time study
- Estimated 75 to 90 credits
- Approximately 1000 hours of practicum and residency experience
- Two Tracks:
- Advanced Clinical Practice Specialty Track
- Organizational/Community/Population Track
Essential Core for DNP (27 credits)
ESSENTIAL: Using Information Technology
NURS 6004 Introduction to Information Technology (3)
Introductory graduate course in information management focusing on the theoretical basis of information and technology with an emphasis on management and processing of clinical data, information, and knowledge. The emphasis of this course is on the use of information and technology in health care and nursing practice. Structured data and processes are addressed. Information technologies used in nursing practice are explored. Issues that impact clinical practice and administrative decisions are explored.
ESSENTIAL: Advanced Science
NURS 6240 Clinical Genetics (2)
Provides the student with knowledge of principles and application of human genetics as they apply to the health care professional.
ESSENTIAL: Quality Improvement: Using Data to Improve Outcomes
NURS 6772 Quality Improvement in Health Care (3)
Focuses on theory, methods, and tools of quality improvement. Patient care leaders are expected to support and facilitate quality improvement, reduction of waste, and lowering of costs. Students complete one defined data-based process improvement as part of course work.
ESSENTIAL: Evidence-based Practice
NURS 7500 Evidence-based Practice II (3)
This course is designed to develop the ability of the advanced nurse to understand the principles of evidence-based practice in clinical care. Students will further develop skills to understand concepts of rates, risk, bias, clinical and statistical significance, and research evaluation as they pertain to clinical practice. Applications to risk assessment, screening, diagnosis, treatment choices, and prognosis in the provision of health care will be covered. Tools for developing an evidence base will be described.
ESSENTIAL: Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Leadership and Health Systems
NURS 7773 Leadership and Health Care Policy (3)
Exploration of leadership theory and skills needed to influence health policy and health care. Opportunities to develop expertise and skill in health policy analysis, formation, and influence are provided. The course emphasizes leadership qualities and developing oneself as a leader in health policy, health care delivery and the academic setting. Leadership theories, concepts, and leadership-based research are incorporated.
ESSENTIAL: Patient Centered Care
FP MD 6600 Social Context of Medicine and Public Health (3)
The course will consider disease and illness within socio-cultural contexts. Emphasis will be placed on the ethical, behavioral, social, cultural, political and economic factors that influence the prevention/treatment of medical and public health problems.
Advanced Clinical Practice Specialty Track
Basic and Applied Sciences (9 credits)
Clinical Specialty Requirements (17-33 credits)
Residency (12 credits)
Capstone Project/Seminar (6 hours)
Electives (2-4 credits)
Organizational/Community/Population Track
Organizational and Community Core (6 credits)
Specialty Requirements (27-32 credits)
Residency (12 credits)
Electives (2-4 credits)
