Course List

Code	Title	Credits
DNP Requirements (33 credits)
NU-701	Translating Evidence to Clinical Practice	3
NU-702	Health Promotion in Diverse Populations	3
NU-703	Epidemiology and Genetics/Genomics	3
NU-715	Organizational Leadership in Healthcare	3
NU-716	Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care	3
NU-718	Health Care Economics and Financial Management	3
NU-720	Research Methods in Healthcare Leadership	3
NU-730	Doctor Nursing Practice Project I	3
NU-731	Leadership Immersion I	3
NU-732	Doctor Nursing Practice Project II	3
NU-733	Leadership Immersion II	3
Total Credits		33

Note

• All courses must be passed with a grade of "B" or better.

Sequence Chart

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits	Summer	Credits
NU-701 Translating Evidence to Clinical Practice	3	NU-702 Health Promotion in Diverse Populations	3	NU-730 Doctor Nursing Practice Project I	3
NU-720 Research Methods in Healthcare Leadership	3	NU-715 Organizational Leadership in Healthcare	3	NU-716 Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care	3
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits	Summer	Credits
NU-703 Epidemiology and Genetics/Genomics	3	NU-718 Health Care Economics and Financial Management	3	NU-732 Doctor Nursing Practice Project II	3
NU-731 Leadership Immersion I	3	NU-733 Leadership Immersion II	3
Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	6	Semester Credits	3
Total Credits 33

1. Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited Master’s in Nursing program or a related field
   (i.e., MBA, MPH, MHA).
2. Possession of an active RN license.
3. Certification in a specialization is preferred.
4. Must have a minimum of GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
5. Currently employed.
6. Statement of vision of her/his leadership role to improve healthcare outcomes.
7. Résumé that includes details of current practice.
8. Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation.
9. Official transcripts from all previous college work.
10. Telephone or in person interview may be a part of the admission process.
11. Current liability and malpractice insurance of $1,000,000 to $3,000,000.
12. After admission, prior to starting classes, students must submit to the School of Nursing and Health Studies a certificate of good health from a primary care practitioner, including a health history and physical examination with associated laboratory studies, immunizations, and criminal background checks in accordance with the special requirements of affiliation contracts with clinical agencies.