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Apr 25, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (BACP/DCNP) - DNP
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74 credits
3.0 GPA required.
There are three options to obtain a DNP:
- BS to DNP (BACP): students with a bachelor’s who are pursuing a doctorate
- Post-Master’s DNP New Role/Specialty (DCNP): students with a master’s who are pursuing a doctorate and want to change professional roles to be eligible for certification as an AGACNP.
- Post-Master’s DNP Non-Role Change (DCNP): students with a master’s degree and are certified or eligible for certification as an AGACNP who are pursuing a doctorate and do not desire a professional role change
A Plan of Study is available on the Doctor of Nursing Practice website.
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Description of Program (DNP)
Graduates of the DNP programs are prepared for a variety of advanced nursing roles such as nurse leaders, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. Graduates of the DNP program are prepared for the highest level of clinical nursing practice.
Nursing science core courses, taken by all graduate students, build on students’ baccalaureate nursing knowledge to integrate scientific underpinnings for practice, understand nursing information management and decision making, and advocate for health promotion. Students develop evidence-based knowledge and skills to enhance the quality and safety of health care while demonstrating leadership and professionalism. Courses within the selected programs of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ; Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist ; Family Nurse Practitioner ; Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ; Nursing Leadership ; or Nursing Leadership: Practice and Leadership Innovations provide specialized knowledge and practice opportunities in each advanced nursing role. A unique feature of this program is the targeted emphasis on the nurse’s use of advanced knowledge and skills of health promotion with individuals, families, and systems in diverse populations to address health care needs within complex environments.
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Students choosing the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) DNP program are prepared to provide and manage health care for the acutely ill and the critically or chronically ill adult patient in a wide range of settings. AGACNP practice includes decision-making, both independently and interdependently; and is directly accountable for clinical judgments. In addition to the nursing science core and direct care core courses, content includes differential diagnosis and disease management; diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to manage acute and critical health problems; participation in and use of research; development and implementation of health policy, leadership, education, case management; and consultation with emphasis on interdisciplinary therapeutics. Clinical practicums under the supervision of qualified acute care provider preceptors will focus on acute care in a variety of specialty areas. The Clinical Scholarship Project is completed with guidance of a clinical mentor by all DNP students and involves demonstration of knowledge and skills to enhance the quality and safety of health care in a variety of settings and for a variety of populations. Graduates with DNP awards are prepared for eligibility for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Acute Care NP exam or the American Academy of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) exam.
A total of 1,000 clinical/practicum hours are required for all graduates of a DNP program. This program provides 840 clinical hours. The remaining clinical/practicum hours may come from a previous master’s degree (appropriateness determined by faculty), or additional clinical/practicum courses may be necessary to achieve the 1,000 clinical hours requirement for DNP.
Traditional Track (BS to DNP) (BACP)
Students with a bachelor’s degree who are pursuing a doctorate.
1260 Clinical Hours (1 clinical credit = 60 hours of contact time)
(BS to DNP) Nursing Science Core (36 credits)
(BS to DNP) AGACNP Concentration (32 credits)
(BS to DNP) Electives (6 credits)
Choose any 6 credits at the 600/700-level. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor for direction on appropriate options.
Post-Master’s DNP (MS to DNP) (DCNP)
A total of 74 credits are required for DNP. Students receive credit for completion of their master’s degree plus credit for experience.
Students who have graduated from a nationally accredited graduate program in nursing with a master’s degree and are certified or eligible for certification as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) may pursue a Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice.
There are two tracks for APRNs who wish to pursue a Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Both tracks include pre-admission requirements and DNP Nursing Science Core Courses.
(MS to DNP) Required Courses for Tracks 1 & 2 (40 credits)
(MS to DNP) Pre-Admission Requirements (24 credits)
(MS to DNP) Nursing Science Core (16 credits)
(MS to DNP) Choose One Track: New Role or No Role Change
Students who desire a DNP and a role change should select Track 1. Students who desire a DNP without a role change should select Track 2.
Track 1 (MS to DNP): AGACNP New Role
This option provides nurses who already have a master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited graduate program with the opportunity to obtain Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner preparation with eligibility for national certification and earn the DNP.
Track 1 (MS to DNP): Required New Role Courses (21 credits)
Track 2 (MS to DNP): No Role Change
This option provides APRNs who already have a master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited graduate program the opportunity to earn a DNP.
Track 2 (MS to DNP): No Role Change Electives (15 credits)
Choose any 15 credits at 600/700-level.
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