Nursing Practice (DNP)

Belknap Campus, Louisville, United States

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1,550 USDTuition Fee/year

15 Nov, 2023Application Deadline

YesScholarships

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Blended

The Doctor of Nursing Practice is designed to prepare nurse leaders in the clinical and systems arena to meet the challenges of today's healthcare environment. The DNP is focused on developing the advanced practice knowledge and skills to improve health outcomes of individuals or populations through direct care, management of care, administration of organizations, and implementation of health policy. The University of Louisville offers both the BSN-DNP and the MSN-DNP options. The BSN-DNP requires a minimum of three years of full-time study. The last two years of the program include 1,000 clinical and project hours. The MSN-DNP is designed for advanced practice nurses and focuses on leadership for population health. A minimum of two years of part-time study is required. Clinical hours vary depending on previous masters preparation. Students must provide documentation of previous clinical hours and complete a minimum of 330 project hours, for a total of 1,000 hours.

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Blended

Admission requirements

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

TOEFL

79+

BSN -DNP applicant: Official transcripts representing all college coursework with a recommended undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must verify completion of an accredited baccalaureate program in nursing. A bachelor's degree must be earned from a regionally accredited institution. BSN program must have been accredited by CCNE, NLN or ACEN.
MSN-DNP applicant: Official transcripts representing all college coursework with a recommended graduate cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Must verify completion of an accredited master's program in nursing. MSN and BSN programs must have been accredited by CCNE, NLN or ACEN.
Applicants who have attended a college or university outside the United States are also required to submit an evaluation of their transcript through World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) . Please note that transcript evaluations can sometimes take several weeks.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak of academic and/or professional capabilities and potential for a scholarly career. Recommendation should be chosen from former faculty, current or immediate past employer, or other nursing/health professional. Recommendation must be completed within the last year.
Resume or vitae including your RN license number. Include RN verification of licensure from a Board of Nursing.
Questions asked on the NursingCAS application must be completed.
Proof of English Proficiency is required for International students for whom English is not their primary language. English language proficiency may be demonstrated by 1) receipt of a degree awarded from an acceptable English language institution or 2) acceptable examination scores from one of the following: TOEFL; International English Language Testing System (IELTS); successful completion of the exit examination for the advanced level of the intensive English as a Second Language Program. Recommended test scores are available on the University International Student website .

Application Deadline

15 Nov 2023

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,550 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,550 USD

Other Expenses

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Nursing Practice (DNP)

Belknap Campus, Louisville, United States

1,550 USDTuition Fee/year

15 Nov, 2023Application Deadline

YesScholarships

NursingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

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Study Mode

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