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Program at a Glance

Program
Doctorate
College(s)
College of Nursing
Department(s)
Nursing Systems
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses at the highest level of practice for the current health care environment based on a strong scientific foundation for practice; flexibility and emphasis on evidence-based practice, leadership, and organizational analysis; and analysis of the DNP Project.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the DNP program are to prepare graduates to:

  • Model professionalism, role advocacy, and ethical practice to collaborate within interprofessional teams.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care models for populations and/or systems and disseminate findings.
  • Demonstrate leadership in practice and health policy.
  • Utilize technology to evaluate data and its sources to inform practice and/or healthcare system.
  • Appraise the use of evidence in respective practice settings to optimize outcomes.

Please view the licensure disclosure within each track page.

See Residency & Licensure Requirements.

Program Tracks/Options


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