Overview
The Nursing Practice program of the Northern Arizona University is a clinical doctorate with emphasis on enhancing leadership expertise in rural and underserved populations.
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Synthesis Of Writing, Research And Statistical Principles In Healthcare
- Introduction To Doctor Of Nursing Practice
- Doctor Of Nursing Practice Clinical Immersion
- Evidence-based Practice: Project Planning And Implementation
- Evidence-based Practice: Dissemination
- Leadership For Advanced Practice Nurses In Clinical Practice
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Apply before , International
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Priority: October 15
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Credits
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Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 129 other PhDs in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs
- Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent
- Transcripts
- English language proficiency
- Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited university and a nationally accredited nursing program or equivalent if program is outside the U.S
- Accepted students will be required to provide an official letter directly from the degree issuing institution with the actual total number of clinical hours completed
- Current RN license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse
- 3 letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
28778 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28778 USD per year -
National
27940 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27940 USD per year -
In-State
11390 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11390 USD per year
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