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2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP) Population/Role: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)


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This area of focus is a post-master’s practice doctorate that prepares graduates for systems-level leadership and improving outcomes in a variety of settings. Students considered for admission should have leadership experience.

Terminal Objectives


The DNP degree is designed to prepare graduates to function as highly developed clinicians/leaders in advanced nursing practice or systems of care. Graduates are prepared to practice in a variety of complex clinical, organizational and/or educational systems with diverse populations and are able to affect changes in health care outcomes through evidence-based decision-making and system redesign.

  • Integrate science-based theories and data-based concepts to develop, critically appraise and implement practice approaches that improve health care and health care systems
  • Apply organizational theories and systems thinking to improve the quality, cost-effectiveness and safety outcomes of practice decisions and initiatives
  • Apply effective strategies for managing the ethical dilemmas inherent in patient care, the health care organization and research
  • Apply knowledge of informatics to monitor and improve outcomes, programs and systems of care
  • Provide leadership in influencing policies on the financing, regulation and delivery of health care
  • Lead interprofessional teams to improve patient and population health outcomes
  • Function independently in an advanced nursing role to improve health outcomes in a specialty area of practice

Graduation Requirements


The DNP degree requires a minimum of 62 term hours of post-baccalaureate or 30 term hours of post-master’s study. All Doctor of Nursing Practice students must complete degree requirements within five years.

Curriculum


Subtotal: 12


Subtotal: 18


Subtotal: 14


Subtotal: 15 Hours


DNP Practica and Project


Subtotal: 12 Hours


Total: 71


Minimum credits required: Successful completion of the AGACNP BSN to DNP track requires a minimum of 71 term hours for graduation. Upon review of an individual’s academic portfolio, additional courses or clinical hours may be required.

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