DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree
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OVERVIEW
The best of both worlds
Students in the DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Dual Degree program are motivated by clinical practice and research innovations that will produce practice transformations and improve care. This program is the first in the country where students can receive both degrees simultaneously from one school, and graduates will be prepared at the highest level to conduct clinical research, teach, mentor, and implement innovations to enhance patient outcomes.
The DNP/PHD program creates rigorously prepared clinical scholars that offer the nursing profession a ’best of both worlds’ approach to creating innovative solutions for clinical curriculum development, faculty practice, and scientific inquiry. The program requires completion of both teaching and research residencies. Through the experiences, students will learn how to combine the roles of educator with clinician and scholar. Students will work with Hopkins faculty mentors to select courses and identify opportunities that align with their research and/or clinical training program.
Within the DNP portion of the program, students will select an advanced practice track from six nurse practitioner options, including pediatrics to family to adult/gerontology to psychiatric mental health. By combining the PhD goal of creating leaders in nursing science development with the DNP mission to prepare expert nurse clinicians into an integrated curriculum, students receive both outstanding research and clinical practice experience.
Program Details
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition Cost: $2,179 per credit See Cost of Attendance Details
Financial Aid: There are numerous options for financing your education including grants, scholarships, federal loans, and employment programs. Learn more.
Upcoming Deadlines
Fall entry: Dec 1
Requirements
Admission Criteria
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree or an entry-level nursing master’s degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution
Scholastic GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Proof of current nursing licensure. Students must have or obtain Maryland RN licensure for matriculation (or RN license from a compact state)
One year of full-time RN experience preferred*
Three letters of recommendation (two academic and one professional)**
Official transcripts (from all previous colleges/universities)
Current Resume/CV
A written statement of Advanced Practice role and research goals including reason for interest in Johns Hopkins
Writing sample (publication or graded paper)
GRE scores are accepted but not required
Research interests that match faculty expertise and School resources
Interview with faculty (if moved forward by admissions committee)
Information for applicants with international education
*The DNP Dual Pediatric Primary and Acute Care NP track requires one year of full-time pediatric RN experience in an acute care setting engaged in the direct care of physiologically unstable pediatric patients within an acute care environment (critical care, intermediate care, Level 1 pediatric ED, stepdown, pediatric med-surg, hem-onc preferred) required by the start of the program.
*The DNP Adult-Gerontological Acute Care NP track requires one year of full-time RN experience engaged in the direct care of adults and older adults who are physiologically unstable, technologically dependent, and require frequent monitoring and intervention within an inpatient, acute care setting (intensive or critical care, intermediate care, progressive care, stepdown or telemetry unit) by the start of the program.
**References should be recent, written for the purpose of your application to this program and from professors who know you as a student or employers who know you as a professional in a job setting preferably in a supervisory role. Personal references from colleagues, friends, or family members do not meet the requirement. For PhD applicants, it is strongly preferred that a least one of your recommenders holds a PhD.
Prerequisites
No prerequisite courses.
Student Sponsorship
This program does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship. Legal Permanent Residents and non-immigrants who are otherwise physically present in the U.S. and in a status that allows for full or part-time study, may pursue this program.
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Curriculum
The program is designed to be completed in a five-year, full-time plan of study. The program highlights both a structured teaching and research residency. The plan below is a sample of the DNP Advanced Practice/PhD curriculum.
DNP Advanced Practice/PhD Total Number Of Credits And Clinical Hours By Track
Year 1 Fall 12 credits
Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]
Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]
Year 1 Spring 12 credits
Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]
Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]
Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]
Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]
Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]
Year 1 Summer 4 credits
Grant Writing [1cr]
Elective Credit [2CR]
Teaching Residency [NC]
Clinical Research Residency [1cr]
Comprehensive Exams [NC]
Year 2 Fall 9 credits
Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]
Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]
Elective Credit [3cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Year 2 Summer 2 credits
Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
IRB Submission [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 3 Fall 9 credits
Advanced Patho I [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]
Health Promotion/Risk Reduction[2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Spring 12 credits
Advanced Patho II [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]
Advanced Diagnostics t [2cr]
Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
- Year 3 Summer 4 credits, 80 clinical hours
Intro to Acute Care [4cr/80 clinical hours]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
- Year 4 Fall 10 credits, 160 clinical hours
Acute Care I [5cr/160 clinical hours]
Health Finance [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
- Year 4 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Acute Care II [4.5cr/200 clinical hours]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]
Year 4 Summer 6 credits
Elective Credit [3cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Fall 10.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Acute Care III [5.5 cr/200 clinical hours]
Health Information Systems and Patient Care [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Spring 10.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Acute Care IV [5.5cr/200 clinical hours]
Elective credit [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Program Total: 118.5 credits [cr], 840 Clinical Hours [CL]
Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
Year 1 Fall 12 credits
Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]
Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]
Year 1 Spring 12 credits
Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]
Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]
Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]
Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]
Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]
Year 1 Summer 4 credits
Grant Writing [1cr]
Elective Credit [2CR]
Teaching Residency [NC]
Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]
Comprehensive Exams [NC]
Year 2 Fall 10 credits
Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]
Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]
Health Finance [2cr]
Elective Credit [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Year 2 Spring 12 credits
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]
Elective Credit [4cr]
Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 2 Summer 2 credits
Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
IRB Submission [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 3 Fall 12 credits
Advanced Patho I [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]
Health Promotion/Risk Reduction [2cr]
Elective Credit [3cr]
Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Spring 9 credits
Advanced Patho II [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]
Advanced Diagnostics [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Summer 6 credits
Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
CR I Acute Conditions [3cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 4 Fall 9 credits, 240 clinical hours
Clinical Practicum 1 [3cr/240CL]
Clinical Reasoning II Chronic Conditions [3cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Year 4 Spring 10 credits, 240 clinical hours
Clinical Practicum II: Adult-Gerontological Nurse Practitioner [3cr/240CL]
Elective credit [3cr]
NR.110.890 Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
NR.110.841 Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]
Year 4 Summer 2 credits, 160 clinical hours
Clinical Practicum III [2cr/160CL]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Fall 10.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning III Complex/Chronic [3cr]
Clinical Practicum IV [2.5cr/200CL]
Health Information Systems and Patient Care [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning IV Transition to Practice [3cr]
NR.210.649 Clinical Practicum V [2.5cr/200CL]
NR.110.890 Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Program Total: 119 credits [cr], 1040 Clinical Hours [CL]
Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
Year 1 Fall 12 credits
Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]
Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]
Year 1 Spring 12 credits
Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]
Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]
Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]
Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]
Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]
Year 1 Summer 4 credits
Grant Writing [1cr]
Elective Credit [2CR]
Teaching Residency [NC]
Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]
Comprehensive Exams [NC]
Year 2 Fall 10 credits
Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]
Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]
Health Promotion/Risk Reduction [2cr]
Elective Credit [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Year 2 Spring 11 credits
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]
Elective Credit [3cr]
Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 2 Summer 4 credits
Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]
Elective Credit [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
IRB Submission [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 3 Fall 10 credits
Advanced Patho I [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]
Elective Credit [3cr]
Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Spring 9 credits
Advanced Patho II [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]
Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Summer 6 credits
Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Clinical Reasoning I Acute Conditions Lifespan [3cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 4 Fall 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Clinical practicum 1 [2.5cr/200CL]
Clinical Reasoning II Chronic Conditions Lifespan [3cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Year 4 Spring 10.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Clinical Practicum II [2.5cr/200CL]
Advanced Diagnostics [2cr]
Elective Credit [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]
Year 4 Summer 2.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Clinical Practicum III [2.5cr/200CL]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Fall 12.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning III Complex/Chronic [3cr]
Clinical Practicum IV [2.5cr/200CL]
Health Information Systems and Patient Care [2cr]
Health Finance [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning IV Transition to Practice [3cr]
Clinical Practicum V [2.5cr/200CL]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Program Total: 120.5 credits [cr], 1000 Clinical Hours [CL]
Year 1 Fall 12 credits
Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]
Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]
Year 1 Spring 12 credits
Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]
Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]
Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]
Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]
Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]
Year 1 Summer 4 credits
Grant Writing [1cr]
Elective Credit [2CR]
Teaching Residency [NC]
Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]
Comprehensive Exams [NC]
Year 2 Fall 11 credits
Health Promotion [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]
Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]
Advanced Nursing Policy (Fall PNP and FNP) [2cr]
Elective Credit [3cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Year 2 Spring 10 credits
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]
Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]
Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 2 Summer 5 credits
Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]
Elective [3cr]
Research Residency [NC]
IRB Submission [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 3 Fall 11 credits
Advanced Patho I [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]
Elective credit [2cr]
Elective credit [2cr]
Year 3 Spring 13 credits
Advanced Patho II [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]
Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement [3cr]
Clinical Reasoning I Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Problems Specific to the Newborn/Infant [3cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Summer 4.5 credits, 120 clinical hours
NR.210.631 Clinical Reasoning II Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Common Acute Illnesses in Pediatrics [3cr]
NR.210.635 Clinical Practicum I [1.5cr/120CL]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 4 Fall 12 credits, 160 clinical hours
Health Information Systems & PT Care Technologies [2cr]
Health Finance [2cr]
Clinical Reasoning III: Acute Complex Problems with Gender and Behavior Health [3cr]
Clinical Practicum II [2cr/160CL]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 4 Spring 9 credits, 160 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning IV: Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Illnesses in Pediatrics [3cr]
Clinical Practicum III [2cr/160CL]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]
Year 4 Summer 2 credits
Elective Credit [2cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Fall 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]
Clinical Practicum IV [2.5cr/200CL]
Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics and Procedures [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Elective credit [3cr]
Clinical Practicum V [2.5cr/200CL]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Program Total: 122.5 credits [cr], 840 Clinical Hours [CL]
Year 1 Fall 12 credits
Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]
Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]
Year 1 Spring 12 credits
Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]
Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]
Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]
Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]
Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]
Year 1 Summer 4 credits
Grant Writing [1cr]
Elective Credit [2CR]
Teaching Residency [NC]
Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]
Comprehensive Exams [NC]
Year 2 Fall 11 credits
Health Promotion [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]
Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]
Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]
Elective Credit [3cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Year 2 Spring 10 credits
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]
Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]
Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 2 Summer 5 credits
Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]
Elective [3cr]
Research Residency [NC]
IRB Submission [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 3 Fall 11 credits
Advanced Patho I [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]
Elective credit [2cr]
Elective credit [2cr]
Year 3 Spring 13 credits
Advanced Patho II [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]
Advanced Health Assessment and Measurement [3cr]
Clinical Reasoning I Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Problems Specific to the Newborn/Infant [3cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Summer 4.5 credits, 120 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning II Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Common Acute Illnesses in Pediatrics [3cr]
Clinical Practicum I [1.5cr/120 clinical hours]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 4 Fall 12 credits, 160 clinical hours
Health Information Systems & PT Care Technologies [2cr]
Health Finance [2cr]
Clinical Reasoning III: Acute Complex Problems with Gender and Behavior Health [3cr]
Clinical Practicum II [2cr/160CL]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 4 Spring 9 credits, 160 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning IV: Clinical Management for the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Chronic Illnesses in Pediatrics [3cr]
Clinical Practicum III [2cr/160CL]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]
Year 4 Summer 3.5 credits
Pediatric Primary/Acute Care Practicum [1.5cr/120CL]
Elective Credit [2cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Fall 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]
Clinical Practicum IV [2.5cr/200CL]
Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics and Procedures [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Spring 8.5 credits, 200 clinical hours
Advanced Pediatric Acute Care Topics [3cr]
Clinical Practicum V [2.5cr/200CL]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
Year 1 Fall 12 credits
Quantitative Research Design and Methods [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH I [3cr]
Statistical Methods in PH II [3cr]
Philosophical Perspectives Health [3cr]
Year 1 Spring 12 credits
Qualitative Research Designs & Methods [2cr]
Mixed Methods Research Designs [2cr]
Statistical Methods in PH III [3cr]
Scientific Perspectives in Nursing [3cr]
Measurement in Healthcare Research [2cr]
Year 1 Summer 4 credits
Grant Writing [1cr]
Elective Credit [2CR]
Teaching Residency [NC]
Clinical Research Residency I [1cr]
Comprehensive Exams [NC]
Year 2 Fall 10 credits
Advanced Nursing Policy [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 1) [2cr]
Organization & Systems Leadership [2cr]
Health Promotion/Risk Reduction [2cr]
Elective Credit [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
Year 2 Spring 11 credits
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Responsibilities & Activities of Nurse Scientist [2cr]
Elective Credit [4cr]
Nursing Inquiry EBP [3cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 2 Summer 2 credits
Translating Evidence into Practice [2cr]
Research Residency [NC]
IRB Submission [NC]
Preliminary Orals/NRSA Submission [NC]
Year 3 Fall 12 credits
Advanced Patho I [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology I [2cr]
Health Finance [2cr]
Elective Credit [3cr]
Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation (1 and 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Spring 12 credits
Advanced Patho II [2cr]
Clinical Pharmacology II [2cr]
Advanced Health Assessment [3cr]
Pediatric Growth, Development and Health Supervision [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Year 3 Summer 6 credits
Diagnostic Skills and Procedures for Psych APN [1cr]
Intro to PMHNO Practice Interview Techniques[2cr]
Elective Credit [3cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 4 Fall 11 credits
Neurobiology of Mental Health Disorders [1cr]
Clinical Psychopharmacology [2cr]
Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders [3cr]
Psychotherapeutic Frameworks and Modalities [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Year 4 Spring 9 credits, 240 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning I: PMHNP Adult/Gero [1cr]
PMH NP Clinical Practicum I [3cr/240CL]
Integrated Care I [1cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Clinical Research Residency II [1cr]
Year 4 Summer 4 credits, 160 clinical hours
Clinical Reasoning II: PMHNP Practicum Peds [1cr]
PMH NP Clinical Practicum II [2cr/160CL]
Integrated Care II [1cr]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Fall 9 credits, 320 clinical hours
PMH NP Clinical Practicum III [4cr/320CL]
Health Information Systems and Patient Care [2cr]
Dissertation Seminar & NR.210.899 Dissertation (1 & 2) [3cr]
Final Oral Defense [NC]
Research or Teaching Residency [NC]
Year 5 Spring 7 credits, 320 clinical hours
Program Total: 122 credits [cr], 1040 Clinical Hours [CL]
Please note, curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
** Curriculum, credit hours, and sequencing are subject to change.
***Transfer of credit is granted on an individual basis. Please see the transfer of credit policy and complete the form to make a request.
Note – A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP. The Dissertation Seminar & Dissertation courses will provide additional practice hours to meet this requirement.
“I thought ‘this is it!’ It combined all the things I want to do: practice, conduct research, teach, affect policy—and I didn’t want to do any of those things less.”
Emerald Jenkins MSN, RN DNP Advanced Practice-PhD Candidate
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