The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) is an innovative online program at James Madison University with full-time and part-time study options with variable credits between 31-44, depending on transcripts and previous course-related practice hours.
Nursing Practice, D.N.P
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The D.N.P. program prepares students to lead healthcare innovation at the highest organizational level and influence policy while allowing students to focus on a particular specialty area. The D.N.P. nurse impacts the practice of nursing, the healthcare delivery system and the shaping of health policy by providing the environment, resources and knowledge needed to provide high quality patient and family-centered nursing care and to practice as a professional within an interprofessional team.
A key feature of the D.N.P. is its’ focus on evidence-based practice and evidence-based management practice, as emphasized by the Institute of Medicine. The D.N.P. is a practice-focused degree with an emphasis on the rigor of evidence-based practice based on research knowledge and the analysis of clinical and systems data. JMU D.N.P. graduates have a strong scientific foundation for practice and are prepared to translate knowledge quickly and effectively to benefit patients and healthcare systems.Detailed Programme Facts
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Applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the student intends to enroll.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time Part-time - Credits 31-46 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Organizational Behavior in Health Care
- Epidemiology in Population Health
- Health Policy for Practice and Advocacy
- Analytic Methods for Health Care
- Issues end Methods in Translational Inquiry
- Evidence Based Practice: Clinical Prevention and Population Health
- Evidence Based Practice: Chronic Illness
- Advanced Practicum
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
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Minimum required score:
7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3.2
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Hold a master's degree in nursing with a minimum 3.2 GPA for graduate work
- Registered Nurse Licensure
- Meet department’s technical standards for admission
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Complete an interview upon request
- Have health documentation and CPR certification
- Statement of professional goals
- Three letters of recommendation, 1) academic reference, 2) current clinical supervisor and 3) academic or clinical
Tuition Fee
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438 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 438 USD per credit and a duration of 0 .
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Funding
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