Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Post Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice requires completion of 40 to 60 quarter credits and 500 clinical hours. The program of study includes up to 10 credits per quarter over 6 quarters. Variations from this plan will be considered on an individual basis. Up to 16 credits taken at the MSN level within the past 6 years may be applied to satisfy program requirements based on review of transcripts and course syllabi.
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Post-MSN DNP - A Typical Program of Study*
| First Year |
Second Year |
| Fall Quarter |
Fall Quarter |
(2)NURS 502 - Vulnerability, Culture, and Nursing
(4)NURS 510 - Ethical Considerations and Health Policy
in Nursing Practice
(4)NURS 520 - Epidemiologic Analysis of Populations
at Risk
|
(3)NURS 511 - Nursing Informatics
(3)NURS 517- Health Care System Economic and Financial Analysis
(2)NURS 672 - Doctorate in Nursing Practice Capstone Seminar II
(2)NURS 682 - Advanced Doctorate in Nursing Practice Internship II (100 clinical hours)
|
| Total Credits: 10 |
Total Credits: 10 |
| Winter Quarter |
Winter Quarter |
(3)NURS 514 - Critical Inquiry I
(3)NURS 613- Philosophy of Science in Nursing
(4)NURS 620 - Population-Based Health Care
|
(3)NURS 518 - Health Care Systems Design, Implementation and Evaluation
(3)500-600 Level - Elective
(2)NURS 673 - Doctorate in Nursing Practice Seminar III
(2)NURS 683 - Advanced Doctorate in Nursing Practice Internship III (100 clinical hours)
|
| Total Credits: 10 |
Total Credits: 10 |
| Spring Quarter |
Spring Quarter |
(3)NURS 516 - Health Care System Leadership and Management
(3)NURS 614 - Critical Inquiry II
(2)NURS 671 - Doctorate in Nursing Practice Capstone Seminar I
(2)NURS 681 - Advanced Doctorate in Nursing Practice Internship I
|
(2)NURS 674 - Doctorate in Nursing Practice Capstone Seminar IV
(4)NURS 684 - Advanced Doctorate in Nursing Practice Internship IV (200 clinical hours)
DNP Capstone Presentation
|
| Total Credits: 10 |
Total Credits: 6 |
Total Program Credits: 56
*A typical program of study is subject to change based on faculty and other resource availability. Rev. 11-16-2011
Admission Requirements for the Post-MSN DNP
- Current RN licensure with no practice restrictions
- MSN from an CCNE or NLNAC accredited nursing program and an accredited college
or university
- Successful completion of graduate nursing courses in pathophysiology, pharmacology
and advanced health assessment for nurse practitioner or nurse-midwifery tracks
- Completion of at least 500 hours of supervised clinical practice in the specialty
area at the MSN level
- Certification or eligibility for certification in an advanced practice nursing
specialty preferred
- Completed application and nonrefundable fee
- Letter of intent and curriculum vita demonstrating academic ability, potential
for leadership, clinical scholarship, and fit with SUCON mission and values
- Two letters of recommendation from people who can speak to the applicant’s
potential for success in a doctoral level advanced practice nursing program
- If English is a second language, official and sufficient English proficiency
test scores
- Applications are reviewed and applicants are selected for an interview with faculty.
A writing sample will be required as part of invited interviews