Students progress in a group, following the same course sequence of the program. This cohort model builds a community that challenges each other academically and professionally.
The curriculum is organized around three components: Systematic Evaluation of Practice, Leadership/Policy, and Clinical Practice.
Students meet requirements through coursework, a scholarly project, and supervised clinical hours.
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Post-BS DNP Program Plans
The Post-BSN option requires a minimum of 71 credits (68 in the program plan plus a 3-credit graduate statistics requirement).
Students with a non-APRN master’s degree in nursing are considered post-BSN students. They can waive up to 18 credits based on previous graduate coursework.
Note: Whether three- or four-year, most students reduce work hours when completing their clinical courses.
Post-MS Program Plans
Students with an advanced practice nursing certification or that are eligible for certification can pursue the post-MS option.
Students should be prepared to choose a Post-MS focus (from the Post-MS Program Plans below). Once a focus has been identified, a personalized program plan will be developed and some courses may be satisfied with previous master’s coursework.
Two-year program options are available.
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