The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is accredited by the:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-463-6930
The DNP Advanced Practice Track/PhD creates rigorously prepared clinical DNP Advanced Practice Track/PhD scholars that offers the profession a ‘best of both worlds’ approach, creating innovative solutions for faculty practice, research, discovery, and translation. By combining the PhD goal of creating leaders in nursing science development with the DNP Advanced Practice Track’s mission to prepare expert nurse clinicians into an integrated curriculum, students receive both outstanding research and clinical practice experience.
The DNP/PhD Advanced Practice program is designed to be completed in a 5 year full-time plan of study. This shorter timeframe to achieve two doctoral degrees is accomplished by designing the program to align each educational component with the students desired research focus, creating connections that allow the DNP Advanced Practice Track/PhD student to seamlessly transfer evidence to practice, practice to research, and research to the classroom. The program also highlights both a structured teaching residency and a structured research residency.
Students can complete this program with the following DNP/PhD Advanced Practice Tracks:
- DNP/PhD Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (129 credits/784 clinical hours)
- DNP/PhD Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (127 credits/784 clinical hours)
- DNP/PhD Adult-Gerontological Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (124 credits/784 clinical hours)*
- DNP/PhD Adult-Gerontological Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (124 credits/784 clinical hours)*
- DNP/PhD Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (132 credits/784 clinical hours)
- DNP/PhD Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (125 credits/784 clinical hours)*
- DNP/PhD Dual Primary/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (130 credits/784 clinical hours)
- DNP/PhD Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
*This track is no longer accepting applications.
Students are expected to complete degree requirements within seven years within the school of nursing.
DNP Advanced Practice Track/PhD Program Funding
Qualified students interested in the DNP/PhD program may be eligible to receive up to three years tuition and stipend support through the School of Nursing. Contact the PhD Program Administrator at SON-PhD@jhu.edu for more information.
DNP Advanced Practice Tracks
The DNP Advanced Practice Track option is a post-baccalaureate to DNP program that prepares students for the Nurse Practitioner role with a focus on a specific population (adult-gerontological primary, adult-gerontological acute, pediatric primary, pediatric primary/acute, family primary, or psychiatric mental health), or the Clinical Nurse Specialist role focused on a specific population (adult health, adult critical care, or pediatric critical care), or the Nurse Anesthetist role. The length of the program, number of credits, and clinical hours vary according to the role and specialty, ranging from 78 to 88 credits and 784 clinical hours for the Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist tracks; 88 credits and 2.128 clinical hours for the Nurse Anesthesia track. The balance of the minimum of 1000 practice hours required for the DNP is obtained while conducting the DNP Project.
The DNP Advanced Practice program (Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist tracks) is online with required on-site course immersions. The Nurse Anesthesia track is a hybrid program. The first year of the program is online and can be completed at a distance* (with 1-2 on-site immersion experiences in Advanced Health Assessment). All Nurse Anesthesia track students are required to be on campus beginning Summer Year 2 of the Plan of Study.
Students matriculated in the JHU School of Nursing are required to satisfy all academic requirements and adhere to all policies of the school. Students are expected to complete degree requirements within six years of enrollment.
Core courses that lay the foundation for advanced practice nursing are listed below. Additional core courses taken by students in the FNP, PNP, and CNS Pediatric Critical Care are so noted in the track descriptions that follow the DNP Advanced Practice Core Curriculum.
Core Curriculum
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Core Courses | ||
NR.210.600 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology (*) | 4 |
NR.210.601 | Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement (*) | 3 |
NR.210.602 | Clinical Pharmacology (*) | 4 |
NR.210.605 | Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
NR.210.606 | Biostatistics for Evidence-Based Practice (*) | 3 |
NR.210.607 | Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.608 | The Research Process and Its Application to Evidence-Based Practice (*) | 3 |
NR.210.609 | Philosophical, Theoretical & Ethical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.610 | Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan (*) | 2 |
NR.210.603 | Human Growth and Development: Birth through Adolescence | 1 |
NR.210.604 | Health Supervision: Birth through Adolescence | 2 |
DNP Core Curriculum 1 | ||
NR.210.802 | Advanced Nursing Health Policy | 2 |
NR.210.803 | Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NR.210.804 | Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care | 2 |
NR.210.805 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
NR.210.806 | Health Finance | 2 |
NR.210.817 | Analysis and Evaluation of Individual and Population Health Data | 3 |
NR.210.818 | Clinical Data Management and Analyses | 2 |
NR.210.822 | Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies | 2 |
NR.210.886 | Problem Discovery | 1 - 3 |
NR.210.887 | Project Advancement | 1 - 3 |
NR.210.888 | Project Application | 1 - 3 |
NR.210.889 | Project Evaluation and Dissemination | 1 - 3 |
Total Credits | 53-61 |
- 1
The DNP core courses are required for all Advanced Practice DNP students. There is variation by specialty track in the minimum number of DNP Practicum credits and associated practicum hours.
Core Totals 27cr (AGPNP, ACNP, CNS ACC, CNS AH); * 19cr (Nurse Anesthesia track only)
Core Totals: 30cr (FNP, PNP] 29cr (CNS PCC)
Program Totals 27-30cr/224-336PH
Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Track DNP Project Progression
DNP students are required to successfully complete a DNP Project Proposal and Final Project.
Program Requirements
For program requirements for both the DNP and PhD, please refer to the specific program section:
- PhD
- DNP
- DNP Advanced Practice Tracks
- DNP Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- DNP Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- DNP Adult-Gerontological Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
- DNP Adult-Gerontological Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
- DNP Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- DNP Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
- DNP Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- DNP Dual Acute/Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sample Programs of Study
Please Note: In the following Plans of Study, School of Public Health courses (PH.XXX.XXX) are offered on the quarter system and are depicted here as [credits & units] and count accordingly in each school. Course descriptions for the Public Health courses (PH) are available on Course Search Page.
DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track Program of Study
First Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
NR.210.607 | Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.610 | Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan | 2 |
NR.210.822 | Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies | 2 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Semester | ||
NR.110.800 | Philosophical Perspectives in Health | 3 |
NR.110.809 | Quantitative Research Design and Methods | 3 |
PH.140.621 | Statistical Methods in Public Health I | 4 |
PH.140.622 | Statistical Methods in Public Health II | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
NR.110.814 | Scientific Perspectives in Nursing | 3 |
NR.110.815 | Qualitative Research Designs and Methods | 2 |
NR.110.816 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | 2 |
NR.110.828 | Measurement in Health Care Research | 2 |
PH.140.623 | Statistical Methods in Public Health III | 4 |
Credits | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
NR.210.806 | Health Finance | 2 |
NR.110.827 | Grant Writing | 1 |
NR.110.840 | Clinical Research Residency I | 1 |
NR.110.841 | Clinical Research Residency II | 1 |
Credits | 5 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.803 | Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NR.210.804 | Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care | 2 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Sixth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.110.891 | Responsibilities & Activities of the Nurse Scientist | 2 |
NR.210.802 | Advanced Nursing Health Policy | 2 |
NR.210.805 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Seventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.602 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
IRB Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Eighth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.600 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 4 |
NR.210.601 | Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 12-13 | |
Ninth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.605 | Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Tenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.660 | Introduction to Acute Care (56CL) | 4 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Eleventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.661 | Advanced Practice in Acute Care I (168CL) | 6 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Twelfth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.662 | Advanced Practice in Acute Care II (168CL) | 4 |
Clinical Research Residency II | 1 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Thirteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.663 | Advanced Practice in Acute Care III (168CL) | 4 |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Fourteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.664 | Advanced Practice in Acute Care IV (224CL) | 6 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Fifteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense (as needed) | 0 | |
Credits | 2-3 | |
Total Credits | 121-132 |
Program Total: 129 Credits [cr]/784 NP Clinical Hours [CL]
A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. The Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses will provide additional practice hours to meet this requirement.
DNP/PhD students must take 9 credit elective hours PhD specific coursework to be considered having completed their required electives for the program.
DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree Adult-Gerontological Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Track Program of Study
First Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
NR.210.607 | Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.610 | Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan | 2 |
NR.210.822 | Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies | 2 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Semester | ||
NR.110.800 | Philosophical Perspectives in Health | 3 |
NR.110.809 | Quantitative Research Design and Methods | 3 |
PH.140.621 | Statistical Methods in Public Health I | 4 |
PH.140.622 | Statistical Methods in Public Health II | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
NR.110.814 | Scientific Perspectives in Nursing | 3 |
NR.110.815 | Qualitative Research Designs and Methods | 2 |
NR.110.816 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | 2 |
NR.110.828 | Measurement in Health Care Research | 2 |
PH.140.623 | Statistical Methods in Public Health III | 4 |
Credits | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
NR.210.806 | Health Finance | 2 |
NR.110.827 | Grant Writing | 1 |
NR.110.840 | Clinical Research Residency I | 1 |
NR.110.841 | Clinical Research Residency II | 1 |
Comprehensive Exams | 0 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.803 | Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NR.210.804 | Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care | 2 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Sixth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.110.891 | Responsibilities & Activities of the Nurse Scientist | 2 |
NR.210.802 | Advanced Nursing Health Policy | 2 |
NR.210.805 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Seventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.602 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
IRB Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Eighth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.600 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 4 |
NR.210.601 | Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 12-13 | |
Ninth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Tenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.650 | Clinical Judgment I-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Common Health Problems | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Eleventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.651 | Clinical Judgment II-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Acute & Chronic Health Problems | 3 |
NR.210.653 | Clinical Practicum I-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management (168CL) | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Twelfth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.654 | Clinical Practicum II-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management (168CL) | 4 |
Clinical Research Residency II | 1 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Thirteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.652 | Clinical Judgment III-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Complex Health Problems | 3 |
NR.210.655 | Clinical Practicum III-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management (168CL) | 3 |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Fourteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.656 | Clinical Practicum IV-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense | 0 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Fifteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense (as needed) | 0 | |
Credits | 2-3 | |
Total Credits | 117-128 |
Program Total: 124 Credits [cr]/672 CNS Clinical Hours [CL]
A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses provide additional practice hours to meet the requirement. CNS Students may take NR.210.605 Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing as a 2 credit elective. Please note, this course has an onsite requirement. DNP/PhD students must take 9 credit elective hours PhD specific coursework to be considered having completed their required electives for the program.
DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree Adult-Gerontological Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Track Program of Study
First Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
NR.210.607 | Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.610 | Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan | 2 |
NR.210.822 | Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies | 2 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Semester | ||
NR.110.800 | Philosophical Perspectives in Health | 3 |
NR.110.809 | Quantitative Research Design and Methods | 3 |
PH.140.621 | Statistical Methods in Public Health I | 4 |
PH.140.622 | Statistical Methods in Public Health II | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
NR.110.814 | Scientific Perspectives in Nursing | 3 |
NR.110.815 | Qualitative Research Designs and Methods | 2 |
NR.110.816 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | 2 |
NR.110.828 | Measurement in Health Care Research | 2 |
PH.140.623 | Statistical Methods in Public Health III | 4 |
Credits | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
NR.210.806 | Health Finance | 2 |
NR.110.827 | Grant Writing | 1 |
NR.110.840 | Clinical Research Residency I | 1 |
NR.110.841 | Clinical Research Residency II | 1 |
Comprehensive Exams | 0 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.803 | Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NR.210.804 | Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care | 2 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Sixth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.110.891 | Responsibilities & Activities of the Nurse Scientist | 2 |
NR.210.802 | Advanced Nursing Health Policy | 2 |
NR.210.805 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Seventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.602 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
IRB Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Eighth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.600 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 4 |
NR.210.601 | Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 12-13 | |
Ninth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Tenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.650 | Clinical Judgment I-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Common Health Problems | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Eleventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.651 | Clinical Judgment II-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Acute & Chronic Health Problems | 3 |
NR.210.653 | Clinical Practicum I-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management (168CL) | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Twelfth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.654 | Clinical Practicum II-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management (168CL) | 4 |
Clinical Research Residency II | 1 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Thirteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.652 | Clinical Judgment III-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Complex Health Problems | 3 |
NR.210.655 | Clinical Practicum III-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management (168CL) | 3 |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Fourteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.656 | Clinical Practicum IV-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense | 0 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Fifteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense (as needed) | 0 | |
Credits | 2-3 | |
Total Credits | 117-128 |
Program Total: 124 Credits [cr]/672 CNS Clinical Hours [CL]
A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. The Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses will provide additional practice hours to meet this requirement. CNS Students have the option to take NR.210.605 Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing as a 2 credit elective. Please note, this course has an onsite requirement. DNP/PhD students must take 9 credit elective hours PhD specific coursework to be considered having completed their required electives for the program.
DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree Adult-Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track Program of Study
First Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
NR.210.607 | Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.610 | Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan | 2 |
NR.210.822 | Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies | 2 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Semester | ||
NR.110.800 | Philosophical Perspectives in Health | 3 |
NR.110.809 | Quantitative Research Design and Methods | 3 |
PH.140.621 | Statistical Methods in Public Health I | 4 |
PH.140.622 | Statistical Methods in Public Health II | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
NR.110.814 | Scientific Perspectives in Nursing | 3 |
NR.110.815 | Qualitative Research Designs and Methods | 2 |
NR.110.816 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | 2 |
NR.110.828 | Measurement in Health Care Research | 2 |
PH.140.623 | Statistical Methods in Public Health III | 4 |
Credits | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
NR.210.806 | Health Finance | 2 |
NR.110.827 | Grant Writing | 1 |
NR.110.840 | Clinical Research Residency I | 1 |
NR.110.841 | Clinical Research Residency II | 1 |
Comprehensive Exams | 0 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.803 | Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NR.210.804 | Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care | 2 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Sixth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.110.891 | Responsibilities & Activities of the Nurse Scientist | 2 |
NR.210.802 | Advanced Nursing Health Policy | 2 |
NR.210.805 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Seventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.602 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
IRB Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Eighth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.600 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 4 |
NR.210.601 | Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 12-13 | |
Ninth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.605 | Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
NR.210.640 | Clinical Reasoning I: Common Acute Illness | 2 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Tenth Semester | ||
NR.210.641 | Clinical Reasoning II: Common Chronic Illnesses in Adult/Geriatric Health | 2 |
NR.210.645 | Clinical Practicum I: Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Eleventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.642 | Clinical Reasoning III: Clinical Management for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Acute Complex Issues from Adolescence to Aging and Issues in Gender Health | 2 |
NR.210.646 | Clinical Practicum II: Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Twelfth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.643 | Clinical Reasoning IV: Complex Chronic Illness | 2 |
NR.210.647 | Clinical Practicum III: Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
Clinical Research Residency II | 1 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Thirteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.644 | Clinical Reasoning V: Topics for Nurse Practitioner Practice | 2 |
NR.210.648 | Clinical Practicum IV: Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Fourteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.649 | Clinical Practicum V: Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (224CL) | 4 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense | 0 | |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Fifteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense (as needed) | 0 | |
Credits | 2-3 | |
Total Credits | 118-128 |
Program Total: 127 Credits [cr]/672 NP Clinical Hours [CL]
A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. The Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses will provide additional practice hours to meet this requirement. DNP/PhD students must take 9 credit elective hours PhD specific coursework to be considered having completed their required electives for the program.
DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track Program of Study
First Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
NR.210.607 | Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.610 | Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan | 2 |
NR.210.822 | Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies | 2 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Semester | ||
NR.110.800 | Philosophical Perspectives in Health | 3 |
NR.110.809 | Quantitative Research Design and Methods | 3 |
PH.140.621 | Statistical Methods in Public Health I | 4 |
PH.140.622 | Statistical Methods in Public Health II | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
NR.110.814 | Scientific Perspectives in Nursing | 3 |
NR.110.815 | Qualitative Research Designs and Methods | 2 |
NR.110.816 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | 2 |
NR.110.828 | Measurement in Health Care Research | 2 |
PH.140.623 | Statistical Methods in Public Health III | 4 |
Credits | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
NR.210.806 | Health Finance | 2 |
NR.110.827 | Grant Writing | 1 |
NR.110.840 | Clinical Research Residency I | 1 |
NR.110.841 | Clinical Research Residency II | 1 |
Comprehensive Exams | 0 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.603 | Human Growth and Development: Birth through Adolescence | 1 |
NR.210.803 | Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NR.210.804 | Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care | 2 |
Electives | 4 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA | 0 | |
Credits | 12-13 | |
Sixth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.110.891 | Responsibilities & Activities of the Nurse Scientist | 2 |
NR.210.802 | Advanced Nursing Health Policy | 2 |
NR.210.805 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Seventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.602 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4 |
NR.210.604 | Health Supervision: Birth through Adolescence | 2 |
Research Residency | 0 | |
IRB Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Eighth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.600 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 4 |
NR.210.601 | Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 12-13 | |
Ninth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.605 | Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
NR.210.620 | Clinical Reasoning I: Common Acute Illnesses in Pediatrics | 2 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Tenth Semester | ||
NR.210.621 | Clinical Reasoning II: Common Chronic Illnesses in Adult/Geriatric Health | 2 |
NR.210.625 | Clinical Practicum I: Family Nurse Practitioner (168CL) | 3 |
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 6 | |
Eleventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.622 | Clinical Reasoning III: Clinical Management for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Acute Complex Issues from Adolescence to Aging and Issues in Gender Health | 2 |
NR.210.626 | Clinical Practicum II: Family Nurse Practitioner (168CL) | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Twelfth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.623 | Clinical Reasoning IV: Common Acute and Complex Chronic Illnesses in Primary Care in Adults/Geriatrics | 2 |
NR.210.627 | Clinical Practicum III: Family Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
Clinical Research Residency II | 1 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Thirteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.624 | Clinical Reasoning V: Clinical Management for the Family Nurse Practitioner - Role Transition and Special Topics in Family Health | 2 |
NR.210.628 | Clinical Practicum IV: Family Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Fourteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.629 | Clinical Practicum V: Family Nurse Practitioner (224CL) | 4 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense | 0 | |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Fifteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense (as needed) | 0 | |
Credits | 2-3 | |
Total Credits | 123-133 |
Program Total: 132 Credits [cr]/784 NP [CL]
A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. The Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses will provide additional practice hours to meet this requirement. DNP/PhD students must take 9 credit elective hours PhD specific coursework to be considered having completed their required electives for the program.
DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Track Program of Study
First Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
NR.210.607 | Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.610 | Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan | 2 |
NR.210.822 | Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies | 2 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Semester | ||
NR.110.800 | Philosophical Perspectives in Health | 3 |
NR.110.809 | Quantitative Research Design and Methods | 3 |
PH.140.621 | Statistical Methods in Public Health I | 4 |
PH.140.622 | Statistical Methods in Public Health II | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
NR.110.814 | Scientific Perspectives in Nursing | 3 |
NR.110.815 | Qualitative Research Designs and Methods | 2 |
NR.110.816 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | 2 |
NR.110.828 | Measurement in Health Care Research | 2 |
PH.140.623 | Statistical Methods in Public Health III | 4 |
Credits | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
NR.210.806 | Health Finance | 2 |
NR.110.827 | Grant Writing | 1 |
NR.110.840 | Clinical Research Residency I | 1 |
NR.110.841 | Clinical Research Residency II | 1 |
Comprehensive Exams | 0 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.603 | Human Growth and Development: Birth through Adolescence | 1 |
NR.210.803 | Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NR.210.804 | Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care | 2 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA | 0 | |
Credits | 10-11 | |
Sixth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.110.891 | Responsibilities & Activities of the Nurse Scientist | 2 |
NR.210.802 | Advanced Nursing Health Policy | 2 |
NR.210.805 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Seventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.602 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
IRB Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Eighth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.600 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 4 |
NR.210.601 | Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 12-13 | |
Ninth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Tenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.650 | Clinical Judgment I-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Common Health Problems | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Eleventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.651 | Clinical Judgment II-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Acute & Chronic Health Problems | 3 |
NR.210.653 | Clinical Practicum I-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management (168CL) | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Twelfth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.654 | Clinical Practicum II-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management | 4 |
Clinical Research Residency II | 1 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Thirteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.652 | Clinical Judgment III-The Role of the CNS in Clinical Decision Making: Complex Health Problems | 3 |
NR.210.655 | Clinical Practicum III-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management (168CL) | 3 |
Credits | 8-9 | |
Fourteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.656 | Clinical Practicum IV-Clinical Nurse Specialist: Advanced Practice Management | 3 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense | 0 | |
Credits | 5-6 | |
Fifteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Final Oral Defense (as needed) | 0 | |
Credits | 2-3 | |
Total Credits | 118-129 |
Program Total: 125 Credits [cr]/672 CNS Clinical Hours [CL]
A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. The Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses will provide additional practice hours to meet this requirement. CNS Students have the option to take NR.210.605 Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing as a 2 credit elective. Please note, this course has an onsite requirement. DNP/PhD students must take 9 credit elective hours PhD specific coursework to be considered having completed their required electives for the program.
DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Track Program of Study
First Semester | Credits | |
---|---|---|
NR.210.607 | Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
NR.210.610 | Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Across the Lifespan | 2 |
NR.210.822 | Health Information Systems and Patient Care Technologies | 2 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Semester | ||
NR.110.800 | Philosophical Perspectives in Health | 3 |
NR.110.809 | Quantitative Research Design and Methods | 3 |
PH.140.621 | Statistical Methods in Public Health I | 4 |
PH.140.622 | Statistical Methods in Public Health II | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Third Semester | ||
NR.110.814 | Scientific Perspectives in Nursing | 3 |
NR.110.815 | Qualitative Research Designs and Methods | 2 |
NR.110.816 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | 2 |
NR.110.828 | Measurement in Health Care Research | 2 |
PH.140.623 | Statistical Methods in Public Health III | 4 |
Credits | 13 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
NR.210.806 | Health Finance | 2 |
NR.110.827 | Grant Writing | 1 |
NR.110.840 | Clinical Research Residency I | 1 |
NR.110.841 | Clinical Research Residency II | 1 |
Comprehensive Exams | 0 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Fifth Semester | ||
NR.210.603 | Human Growth and Development: Birth through Adolescence | 1 |
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.803 | Nursing Inquiry for Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
NR.210.804 | Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care | 2 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA | 0 | |
Credits | 10-11 | |
Sixth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.110.891 | Responsibilities & Activities of the Nurse Scientist | 2 |
NR.210.802 | Advanced Nursing Health Policy | 2 |
NR.210.805 | Translating Evidence into Practice | 3 |
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Seventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.602 | Clinical Pharmacology | 4 |
NR.210.604 | Health Supervision: Birth through Adolescence | 2 |
Electives | 2 | |
Research Residency | 0 | |
IRB Submission | 0 | |
Credits | 10-11 | |
Eighth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.600 | Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology | 4 |
NR.210.601 | Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement | 3 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 12-13 | |
Ninth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.605 | Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Advanced Practice Nursing | 2 |
NR.210.630 | Clinical Reasoning I - Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Common Acute Illnesses in Pediatrics | 2 |
Electives (as needed) | 3 | |
Credits | 9-10 | |
Tenth Semester | ||
NR.210.631 | Clinical Reasoning II-Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Illnesses in Pediatrics | 2 |
NR.210.635 | Clinical Practicum I: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 5 | |
Eleventh Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.632 | Clinical Reasoning III: Acute Complex Problems with Gender and Behavior Health (with variations) | 2 |
NR.210.636 | Clinical Practicum II: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Twelfth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.633 | Clinical Reasoning IV-Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Problems Specific to the Newborn/Infant | 2 |
NR.210.637 | Clinical Practicum III: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
Clinical Research Residency II | 1 | |
Credits | 7-8 | |
Thirteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.634 | Clinical Reasoning V - Topics for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Practice | 2 |
NR.210.638 | Clinical Practicum IV: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (112CL) | 2 |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Fourteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
NR.210.639 | Clinical Practicum V: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (224CL) | 4 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals | 0 | |
Credits | 6-7 | |
Fifteenth Semester | ||
NR.110.890 | Dissertation Seminar | 1 |
NR.110.899 | Dissertation | 1 - 2 |
Research or Teaching Residency | 0 | |
Preliminary Orals (as needed) | 0 | |
Credits | 2-3 | |
Total Credits | 121-131 |
Program Total: 130 Credits [cr]/672 NP Clinical Hours [CL]
A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. The Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses will provide additional practice hours to meet this requirement. DNP/PhD students must take 9 credit elective hours PhD specific coursework to be considered having completed their required electives for the program.
At the completion of the dual degree program, the graduate:
- Functions at the highest level of nursing practice by integrating nursing, public health, and medical science with ethics and the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, organizational, and public health sciences.
- Demonstrates organizational and systems leadership for quality and safety.
- Utilizes clinical scholarship and analytical methods for evidence-based practice.
- Applies information systems and technology for the provision and/or transformation of health care.
- Leverages transdisciplinary collaboration for the improvement of individual and population health outcomes.
- Utilizes strategies for risk reduction/illness prevention, health promotion, and health maintenance for individuals and populations.
- Develops, evaluates, advocates, and provides leadership for health care policy that shapes health care financing, regulation, access, and delivery.
- Possesses knowledge and skills in theoretical, methodological, and analytic approaches that will enable them to conduct and apply research and analytical methods to discover, apply and advance knowledge in nursing science, health, and health care.
- Assumes a leadership role in nursing and in the broader arena of health and health care both nationally and internationally.
- Develops, evaluates, advocates, and provides leadership for health care policy that shapes health care financing, regulation, access, and delivery.
- Provides leadership to address health inequities through creative research and articulation of the value propositions guiding the research.