Part-Time Post-Master’s DNP Plan of Study
Part-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)
(6 semester credit hours)
Spring
NUDN 8145 Leadership & Project Planning (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8147 Applied Biostatistics (3 credit hours)
(6 semester credit hours)
Summer
NUDN 8202 Community Epidemiology (3 credit hours)
(3 semester credit hours)
FALL
NUDN 8441 Clinical Residency and Project Development I (2 credit hours)
NUDN 8230 Economic & Financial Aspects of Healthcare Systems (3 credit hours)
(5 semester credit hours)
PROJECT TOPIC APPROVAL PRESENTATION
SPRING
NUDN 8442 Clinical Residency and Project Development II (2 credit hours) (Individual projects directed by faculty)
NUDN 8260 Leadership & Healthcare Systems (3 credit hours)
(5 semester credit hours)
PROJECT PROPOSAL PRESENTATION
Summer
NUDN 8160 Global Health & Social Justice (3 credit hours)
ELECTIVE Elective of choice
(6 semester credit hours)
FALL
NUDN 8220 Healthcare Policy & Ethics (3 credit hours)
NUDN 8443 Clinical Residency and Project Development III (3 credit hours) (Individual projects directed by faculty)
(6 semester credit hours)
IMPLEMENTATION DEBRIEF PRESENTATION
SPRING
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)
(5 semester credit hours)
PROJECT FINAL DEFENSE
SUMMER
Completion of elective and/or finish project if needed.
42 Total Nursing Course Credit Hours
