Overview

This Nursing Practice programme offered by Catholic University of America programme is designed for post-bachelor's nurses seeking preparation for advanced and executive responsibilities within an evidence-based healthcare environment.

Key Facts

The curriculum can be completed in as few as eight semesters and includes between 1,060 and 1,410 clinical hours tailored to a selected specialty area. Learning is delivered primarily online, supplemented by a limited number of required campus-based simulation experiences. Graduates become eligible to sit for professional board certification examinations.

Students undertake individualized clinical placements at healthcare organizations across the country while studying with practicing nurse practitioner faculty. Available pathways include Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Primary Care, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Dual Acute and Primary Care. The programme emphasizes clinical reasoning, care model design, health promotion, disease prevention, nursing scholarship, patient safety, teamwork, healthcare systems, informatics, ethical conduct, and leadership development in support of improved healthcare outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Nursing Practice
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Practice
Pediatric Primary Care Nursing
Pediatric Acute and Primary Care Nursing
Clinical Reasoning and Critical Thinking
Person-Centered Care Models
Population Health Strategies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

DNP applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 from a CNEA-, ACEN-, or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
Submit a statement of purpose outlining the motivation for pursuing the DNP degree.
Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.
Hold an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Submit two letters of reference, including one academic and one professional reference.
Meet the Conway School of Nursing’s health-related behavioral standards for clinical programs.
Submit a Graduate Health Form confirming the ability to participate in clinical practice.

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