Full-Time Post-Master’s DNP Plan of Study
Full-Time Post-Master’s DNP Plan of Study
Courses
Our post-master’s DNP program is designed to prepare both health systems and organizational nursing leaders (non-APRNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to lead nursing practice, organizations, and systems of care. The program focuses on the translation and application of evidence-based research into practice, equipping graduates with the skills to drive innovation and improve outcomes in healthcare settings.
FALL
NUDN 8140 Foundations and Applications of Evidence Based Practice (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8150 Healthcare Program Evaluation and Quality (3 credit hours)
GRAD 8990 Academic Integrity (0 credit hours) (Online 0-credit hour course required by the Graduate School)
NUDN 8441 Clinical Residency and Project Development I (2 credit hours) (Individual projects directed by faculty)
(8 semester credit hours)
Spring
NUDN 8145 Leadership & Project Planning (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8147 Applied Biostatistics (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8442 Clinical Residency and Project Development II (2 credit hours) (Individual projects directed by faculty)
(8 semester credit hours)
Summer
NUDN 8202 Community Epidemiology (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8160 Global Health & Social Justice (3 credit hours)
ELECTIVE Elective of Choice (3 credit hours)
(9 semester credit hours)
FALL
NUDN 8220 Healthcare Policy and Ethics (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8230 Economic & Financial Aspects of Healthcare Systems (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8443 Clinical Residency and Project Development III (3 credit hours) (Individual projects directed by faculty)
(9 semester credit hours)
Implementation debrief presentation
SPRING
NUDN 8260 Leadership and Healthcare Systems (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8270 Technology for Communication and Transforming Healthcare (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8444 Clinical Residency and Project Development IV (2 credit hours) (Individual projects directed by faculty)
(8 semester credit hours)
final project defense
Summer
Summer to complete elective and/or finish project
42 Total Nursing Course Credit Hours
