Nursing Practice DNP

The FDU School of Nursing and Allied Health Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program provides advanced practice nurses and nurse executives with advanced knowledge in organizational leadership, systems, evidence-based practice, financial acumen, and education to lead innovations in practice settings, educational institutions, and other healthcare organizations. Using an executive model (i.e., a hybrid educational model that is designed for working professionals, with primarily asynchronous online courses), our DNP Program prepares nurse leaders to translate nursing science into practice and collaborate with intra- and inter-disciplinary teams to improve health care outcomes for populations and communities. Using a state-of-the-art Ovid® Synthesis “virtual reality” evidence-based practice (EBP) project platform, students are able to design their EBP project and develop research competencies while engaging remotely with university and library resources.     

Application Requirements

• MSN degree from an accredited nursing program (or, for RNs with a MS degree in another field, an individualized bridge program is available).
• 2.8 GPA (inclusive of all college transcripts).
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure – any state.

Optional/Preferred Requirements

• Relevant experience in advanced practice nursing.
• Letter(s) of recommendation.

Curriculum         

Admission is on a rolling basis. Students who begin spring semester generally complete in 6 semesters (2 years). Students who begin fall semester generally complete in 7 semesters. Students who begin summer semester generally complete in 8 semesters.  Students who wish to attend full-time and begin fall semester can complete the program in 4 semesters. 

Students who have completed advanced-level (i.e., MSN, DNP) nursing coursework in another program prior to enrollment may be eligible for limited course waiver. 

Curriculum for Spring Start Cohort

• NURS 8026 DNP Synthesis (1 credit) (Spring 1)
• NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 1)
• NURS 8018 Health Promotion & Population Health (Spring 1)
• NURS 8008 Information Systems for Healthcare (Summer 1)
• NURS 8021 Translational Research (Summer 1)
• NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 1)
• NURS 8017 Biostatistics & Epidemiology (Fall 1)
• NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 2)
• NURS 8023 EBP Project 1: Proposal Development (Spring 2)
• NURS 8010 Health Quality Assessment & Outcomes (Summer 2)
• NURS 8024 EBP Project 2: Implementation (Summer 2)
• NURS 8025 EBP Project 3: Evaluation & Dissemination (Fall 2)
• NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 2)

Total credits: 37

Total immersion hours: Total of 1000 (inclusive of prior MSN clinical hours)

Curriculum for Summer Start Cohort

• NURS 8008 Information Systems for Healthcare (Summer 1)
• NURS 8026 DNP Synthesis (1 credit) (Fall 1)
• NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 1)
• NURS 8017 Biostatistics & Epidemiology (Fall 1)
• NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 1)
• NURS 8018 Health Promotion & Population Health (Spring 1)
• NURS 8010 Health Quality Assessment & Outcomes (Summer 2)
• NURS 8021 Translational Research (Fall 2)
• NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 2)
• NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 2)
• NURS 8023 EBP Project 1: Proposal Development (Spring 2)
• NURS 8024 EBP Project 2: Implementation (Summer 3)
• NURS 8025 EBP Project 3: Evaluation & Dissemination (Fall 3)

Total credits: 37

Total immersion hours: Total of 1000 (inclusive of prior MSN clinical hours)

Curriculum for Fall Start Cohort

• NURS 8026 DNP Synthesis (1 credit) (Fall 1)
• NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 1)
• NURS 8017 Biostatistics & Epidemiology (Fall 1)
• NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 1)
• NURS 8018 Health Promotion & Population Health (Spring 1)
• NURS 8008 Information Systems for Healthcare (Summer 1)
• NURS 8010 Health Quality Assessment & Outcomes (Summer 1)
• NURS 8021 Translational Research (Fall 2)
• NURS 8022 Scientific Underpinnings, or NURS 8019 Finance, Economics & Entrepreneurship (Fall 2)
• NURS 8020 Healthcare Delivery Systems & Public Policy, or NURS 8011 Leadership & Organizational Analysis (Spring 2)
• NURS 8023 EBP Project 1: Proposal Development (Spring 2)
• NURS 8024 EBP Project 2: Implementation (Summer 3)
• NURS 8025 EBP Project 3: Evaluation & Dissemination (Fall 3)

Total credits: 37

Total immersion hours: Total of 1000 (inclusive of prior MSN clinical hours)

To apply for this program:

Apply for graduate nursing programs either online or by completing the graduate application document (with instructions). 

Important Application Information for Out-of-State Students:

Out-of-state prospective students are welcome to apply. We will review applications on a case-by-case basis to assure that there are no federal, state, or regional restrictions for accepting the applicant into our FDU DNP Program. FDU participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) allowing us to offer distance education programs to students in other SARA member states. Out-of-state students are expected to identify appropriate project sites and preceptors, as required, which will be verified by FDU faculty.