Our DNP curriculum model enhances the master’s prepared nurse practitioner. In the DNP program, the emphasis is on the application and evaluation of research. The practice-focused doctorate is a distinct model of doctoral education that provides an additional option for obtaining a terminal degree in the discipline. Students accepted into the DNP program will complete the core courses and select a concentration they wish to specialize in.

Total credits: 52

Knowledge Building Core (Required) (min 37 crs)
NGR 6673 Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing (3)
NGR 7841 Statistical Methods Nursing Research I or
   EDF 6407 Statistical Analyses for Educational Research or
   PHC 6050 Biostatistics (3)
NGR 7951 Scientific Writing-Publication (3)
NGR 7103 Evidence Based Practice (3)
NGR 7141 Pathophysiology for Adv Practice II (3)
NGR 7766 Leadership & System Analysis (3)
NGR 7881 Ethics in Research and Practice (3)
NGR 7892 Health Policy Issues in Nursing and Health Care (3)
NGR 7974 Evidence Based Project (4)
NGR 7945 DNP Residency (9)

Advanced Practice Cognate 15 crs
NGR 7176 Pharmacotherapeutics (3)
NGR 7209 Diagnostic Reasoning (3)
NGR 7767 Practice Management (3)
Electives (6)