Overview

Students in the Nursing Practice program from The University of Iowa choose from a number of specialties, including adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, anesthesia nursing, family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner—acute care, pediatric nurse practitioner—primary care, psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner; and in health systems.

Key Features

For yearly plans that detail coursework in these specialty areas, see "Plans of Study" below. Visit D.N.P. Plans of Study on the College of Nursing website for a semester-by-semester view of required coursework for each D.N.P. specialty.

A dual certification program also is available that allows students to combine two of the specialties, except for anesthesia nursing or health systems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students must complete a minimum of 1,000 practice experience hours. Individuals who enter the program having completed an M.S.N. may transfer approved clinical hours from their M.S.N. program to the D.N.P. program.

The clinical hours requirement is evaluated for each student who has completed an M.S.N. with a specialty program. Students who completed more than 1,000 practice experience hours in an M.S.N. advanced practice program still must complete the number of D.N.P. practicum and project hours determined in consultation with their advisor and the D.N.P. program director.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nursing View 252 other PhDs in Nursing in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at The University of Iowa and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Baccalaureate or advanced degree in nursing

A minimum of a 3.0 grade point average.

Graduate from a CCNE or NLNAC accredited nursing program

Completion of prerequisite course by the start of the program

MSN in a recognized ARNP specialty

Copy of certification card

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

31938 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 36 months.
National

31938 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

12991 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12991 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Iowa City

1187 - 1841 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Nursing Practice.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About