Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
Laurel Pilkington, Program Director
Program admission requirements
Prospective students must possess:
- An active and unencumbered RN license
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution
- Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution with an overall GPA of 3.0
- Students with a graduate degree in a healthcare related field and a baccalaureate degree in nursing may be considered.
DNP Student Learning Outcomes
- Interpret complex healthcare system data in order to collaborate with interprofessional teams to translate evidence-based solutions that align with higher quality, lower cost, and patient and staff satisfaction, all within diverse populations.
- Distinguish executive level leadership competencies in diverse healthcare environments.
- Design evidence-based solutions for complex healthcare system needs to improve healthcare outcomes, aligning with higher quality, lower cost, and patient and staff satisfaction, all within diverse populations.
- Value lifelong learning and professional scholarship
- Demonstrates service through involvement in leadership roles in professional and community organizations.
- Defend faith-informed discernment, moral courage, and ethical decision making while working in complex healthcare environments.
Graduation requirements:
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for all courses. Completion of the program within 5 years of the starting date.
Degree Requirements
Didactic Courses
| NURS 7310 | DNP Role Transition | 3 |
| NURS 7313 | Healthcare Policy, Leadership, and Ethics | 3 |
| NURS 7305 | Population Health and Public Policy | 3 |
| NURS 7323 | Healthcare Operations and Financial Systems | 3 |
| NURS 7345 | Healthcare Informatics and Technology | 3 |
| NURS 7325 | Healthcare System and Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| NURS 7340 | Quality Improvement and Patient Safety | 3 |
| NURS 7320 | Statistical Analysis and Evaluation Methods | 3 |
| NURS 7355 | Translational Research: Applying Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Practicum Courses