Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Health and Human Services

Nursing

Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice


Academic Information

This terminal degree is a pinnacle for nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing.  This online clinical doctorate helps students further develop their leadership and policy-making skills and provides experience in the interpretation of and practical adaptation of evidence based practice and best practices.

This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Health and Human Services

Nursing

Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice


Careers

What Can I Do with a Doctor of Nursing Practice?

If you're a nurse who has a master's degree in nursing, our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) offers you an opportunity to sharpen your nursing skills and enhance your leadership expertise. The DNP is a clinical doctorate with emphasis on enhancing leadership expertise in rural and underserved populations.

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Nursing

Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice


University Requirements

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College of Health and Human Services

Nursing

Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Minimum Units for Completion 74 - 79
Additional Admission Requirements Required
Oral Defense Oral Defense is required.
Research Individualized research is required.
Additional Fees/Program Fees Required
Some online/blended coursework Required

Purpose Statement

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is designed to allow nurses holding a master’s degree (MS) in nursing to obtain a terminal degree in nursing. The DNP builds on master’s education and includes content related to healthcare leadership, policy, and population health. Students will develop in-depth knowledge of interprofessional collaboration, information systems and healthcare technology, and the analysis, synthesis, translation, and dissemination of scientific and evidence-based professional literature. Learning experiences provided in this program include design and implementation of quality improvement and practice change projects, systematic and comprehensive investigation of topics related to population health, healthcare systems, and advanced nursing practice. DNP graduates will have the knowledge to inform and lead practice innovation, policy development, and improve delivery of health care in our complex and evolving healthcare system. DNP-prepared nurses may hold positions in academia, clinical practice and healthcare administration in hospitals, government agencies, private industry, and clinical practice settings. The DNP at Northern Arizona University is a clinical doctorate with emphasis on enhancing leadership expertise in rural and underserved populations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Outcomes align with Standards from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)


Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to:

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Nursing

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Details

Graduate Admission Information
Additional Admission Requirements
Doctoral Requirements
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Nursing

Nursing Practice, Doctor of Nursing Practice


Campus Availability

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