Doctoral / PHD Programs in Nursing Practice

The Hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Yale University caters specifically to Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) who are actively engaged in either part-time or full-time clinical work. This program provides an avenue for these professionals to continue their clinical practice while advancing their educational qualifications. Designed to be flexible, the hybrid format combines online and in-person sessions to fit the varied schedules of working professionals. The program is offered in English and leads to a degree.

The Yale Clinical DNP focuses on enhancing the clinical knowledge and skills of APNs. It aims to empower them to develop and implement innovative clinical practices, processes, and roles that significantly improve health outcomes. Additionally, the program equips nursing professionals to impact clinical practice, policy, and health systems positively, contributing to advancements in healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Throughout the course, students undertake comprehensive, real-world healthcare projects that allow them to apply the knowledge and skills acquired from their coursework and practical experiences. These projects involve close collaboration with advisors and onsite mentors and include several critical stages: project design, problem identification, goal setting, literature review, implementation, outcome analysis, and the development of recommendations for practical applications and future research. This hands-on approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to lead and innovate in various healthcare settings.

The 2-year DNP program expects its graduates to master a variety of skills including:

• Leading initiatives to transform practice models through evidence-based changes.
• Undertaking quality improvement projects to enhance healthcare outcomes and manage performance.
• Analyzing healthcare policies to pinpoint challenges and guide strategic decisions.
• Developing advocacy tools to support healthcare policy efforts.
• Innovating, evaluating, and implementing new healthcare delivery models.
• Generating comprehensive reports and analyses on healthcare policies and practices.
• Deploying and evaluating advanced technologies to improve healthcare assessment and delivery.
• Collaborating with researchers to solve clinical problems and contribute to scientific knowledge.
• Working together on legislative reforms backed by empirical evidence.
• Designing and evaluating healthcare programs to determine their effectiveness.
• Conducting financial analyses to identify cost savings and economic benefits of various care models.
• Creating and managing databases to enhance information retrieval for decision making, planning, and evaluation.
• Collaborating with community groups and professional organizations to implement or evaluate health initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion for vulnerable groups.

Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program.

Penn Nursing has been a leader in the science and practice of nursing since 1886. Being at the forefront of advancing science, delivering solutions, and shaping health policy and practice, the goal of the DNP program is developing leaders in practice innovation. The DNP program prepares professionals by providing education in the translation of research, implementation of evidence-based practice, project management, and leadership development.

Standards for nursing education have been established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2021). ThePenn School of Nursing is internationally recognized as a leader in educating and preparing the next generation of nurses and health care leaders to address these pressing health care needs in an ever-changing world with unprecedented complexity.Penn DNP graduates are prepared as practice scholars who integrate evidence and practice while inspiring and leading a culture of inquiry and action in their everyday work. Penn has developed the DNP program with a specific aim to prepare highly impactful leaders in practice and executive leadership.

At completion of the DNP program, a student will demonstrate the competency to effect advance high-quality, equitable and accessible health care by:.

Developing ways to improve health and health care outcomes through translating research, evaluating evidence-based practice, and implementing innovative ideas.

Disseminating practice knowledge that contributes to nursing and interprofessional scholarship.

A set of courses that constitute the core elements of the DNP curriculum and underpin successful achievement of the DNP program outcomes include:.

Student learning outcomes (course objectives) in the following foundational core courses help students to achieve outcomes through mastery of content that all DNP students are expected to attain across all three tracks at Penn Nursing:.

N7890 Principles Practice of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety.

For the DNP-NA track, additional courses in the curriculum are designed to prepare students for the full scope of nurse anesthesia practice in diverse clinical settings. The plans of study for the post-MSN entry DNP graduates support application of knowledge and the achievement of enhanced skills for leading practice change in health systems and designing important quality improvement initiatives.

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia (DNP-NA).

Our Post-Masters Doctor of Nursing Practice is for all advanced practice nurse specialties who will practice at the most advanced level of nursing.

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership (DNP-EL) Track.

It represents a wealth of knowledge that will take me to the next level in my career. Each course has challenged me to think outside the box and has direct applicability to my current role as a clinician, educator, and leader.

I initially thought I must have missed a deadline on an assignment. This level of support was greatly appreciated and this sense of community, along with a focus on innovation, is one of the best things Penn Nursing. It is a very welcoming and inclusive environment you are treated as a colleague-in-training, surrounded by the best mentors.

Diversity work is extremely important, especially in this day and age. We need highly trained nurse leaders to formulate policies, lobby for change and CREATE the change we wish to see in health care and in the world. Penn Nursing is the place to do this. Its facilities are state-of-the-art and there is always something new to learn.

The Center for Infectious Disease and Nursing Innovation.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.

Students in the DNP Advanced Practice PhD Dual Degree program are motivated by clinical practice and research innovations that will produce practice transformations and improve care. This program is the first in the country where students can receive both degrees simultaneously from one school, and graduates will be prepared at the highest level to conduct clinical research, teach, mentor, and implement innovations to enhance patient outcomes.

The DNP Advanced Practice PhD Dual Degree requires completion of both teaching and research residencies. Through the experiences, students will learn combine the roles of educator with clinician and scholar.

By combining the PhD goal of creating leaders in nursing science development with the DNP mission to prepare expert nurse clinicians into an integrated curriculum, students receive both outstanding research and clinical practice experience.

At the completion of the dual degree program, the graduate:.

Possesses knowledge and skills in theoretical, methodological, and analytic approaches that will enable them to conduct and apply research to discover, apply, and advance knowledge in nursing science, health, and health care.

Functions at the highest level of nursing practice by integrating nursing, public health, and medical science with ethics and the biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, organizational, and public health sciences.

Utilizes clinical scholarship and analytical methods for evidence-based practice.

Assumes a leadership role in nursing and in the broader arena of health care, both nationally and internationally.

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Within the DNP, students will select an Advance Practice Track. The options for this dual degree are:.

Students in the DNP Advanced Practice PhD Dual Degree program are required to be on campus. Some content will be delivered online.

Take a glimpse into the life of a Hopkins Nursing doctoral student.

In the clinic and from the front of a classroom, Emerald Rivers has witnessed roadblocks to quality patient care. Rivers, a graduate of the MSN: Entry Into Nursing Program at Johns Hopkins, sees academic accomplishment, primary care practice, policy influence, and teaching mentoring as the ways over, around, or through such obstacles.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree or an entry-level nursing master degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution.

Proof of current nursing licensure. Students must have or obtain Maryland RN licensure for matriculation (or RN license from a compact state).

A written statement of Advanced Practice role and research goals including reason for interest in Johns Hopkins.

The DNP Adult-Gerontological Acute Care NP track requires one year of full-time RN experience engaged in the direct care of adults and older adults who are physiologically unstable, technologically dependent, and require frequent monitoring and intervention within an inpatient, acute care setting (intensive or critical care, intermediate care, progressive care, stepdown or telemetry unit) by the start of the program.

For PhD applicants, it is strongly preferred that a least one of your recommenders holds a PhD.

Nursing Practice does not qualify for F-1 or J-1 student sponsorship. Legal Permanent Residents and non-immigrants who are otherwise physically present in the U.S. and in a status that allows for full or part-time study, may pursue this program.

The program is designed to be completed in a five-year, full-time plan of study. The program highlights both a structured teaching and research residency.

Context of Health Care for Advanced Nursing Practice (3).

DNP Advanced Practice PhD Total Number of Credits and Clinical Hours by Track.

DNP Adult-Gerontological Acute Care NP (academic credits 128, clinical hours 784).

DNP Adult-Gerontological Primary Care NP (academic credits 127, clinical hours 672).

DNP Family Primary Care NP (academic credits 132, clinical hours 784).

DNP Pediatric Primary Care NP (academic credits 130, clinical hours 672).

DNP Clinical Nurse Specialist (academic credits 124, clinical hours 672).

Note A minimum of 1000 practice hours is required for the DNP.

Admitted students will receive 65% of tuition per the academic plan and stipend support for 3 years. Students may be able to receive other scholarships as well.

Many students will avail themselves of loans to help finance their School of Nursing Education. If necessary, we encourage you to borrow only what is absolutely essential to cover your educational costs.

Predominantly delivered online, our top-ranked DNP program includes an intensive on-campus experience in Nashville each semester.

By integrating course work with practice immersion experiences, the DNP program equips students to evaluate and manage complex health care delivery and bring evidence-based knowledge into the practice arena in order to improve health care outcomes. As prepared nurses, DNPs are found in leadership positions in nursing practice, management, information technology and academia.

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner Emergency Nurse Practitioner tracks are also available for those who enter the DNP program with a BSN.

#7 Best Grad School DNP in U.S. News World Report 2023 rankings.

4.7 5 Average program satisfaction for 2021 DNP students.

Improve health care outcomes with the application of evidence-based knowledge into practice.

Entry into the program can be achieved through various degree pathways, so those with a BSN, MN, or MSN may be eligible for admission. Because the DNP program is delivered predominantly online in an asynchronous format, students do not need to relocate to Nashville or change their current employment.

The Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Program (DNP) prepares nurse clinicians (RNs) or advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to provide fully accountable and comprehensive care to patients.

With the increasing scope of clinical scholarship in nursing and the growth of scientific knowledge in the discipline, doctoral level education is required for independent practice. The DNP program prepares nurses to conduct complex diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, make use of sophisticated informatics and decision-making technology, and assimilate in-depth knowledge of the biophysical, psychosocial, behavioral, and clinical sciences.

There are currently multiple points of entry to the DNP program:.

The Post-BS DNP is a three-year, full-time program for registered nurses interested in advanced practice that includes a clinical immersion. This program prepares students as Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) in an area of specialty. Students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for comprehensive care with patients across sites and over time, while also serving as leaders, educators, and innovators in the profession. Graduates are eligible for state licensure and professional certification in their area of specialty.

The program for RNs with an MS degree is a three-year, full-time program that includes a clinical immersion. This program prepares students as Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) in an area of specialty. Students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for comprehensive care with patients across sites and over time, while also serving as leaders, educators, and innovators in the profession. Graduates are eligible for state licensure and professional certification in their area of specialty.

Please note, this program is no longer taking applications.

The program for RNs with an MS degree and advanced practice nurses is a six-semester, full-time program that includes a clinical immersion. Students graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for comprehensive care with patients across sites and over time, while also serving as leaders, educators, and innovators in the profession.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Doctor of Nursing Practice offers the following degree(s):.

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DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE.

The BSN-DNP program is offered in the following specialties:.

Graduates of the BSN-DNP program are prepared to sit for specialty certification examinations in their specialty.

Research and practice expertise across multiple academic departments and.

As with all programs at Georgetown, principles of ethical leadership and social justice permeate the program.

Personal statement that includes short and long-term goals after completion of the DNP program. If you already have a general sense of your area of interest for your translational research project, you are encouraged to include this in your statement.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for BSN-DNP or DNP applicants.

The DNP charts a course for nurses to achieve the highest level of nursing practice, and all the personal, financial and professional benefits a doctoral degree confers.

The #9 public DNP program in America (U.S. News World Report, 2023), UVA offers two pathways for nurses interested in earning the highest clinical degree: a BSN to DNP program and an MSN to DNP program. The DNP executive, hybrid format means that students attend in-person class just once a month with the balance of their learning online.

The BSN to DNP pathway offers a course for nurses with a BSN or generalist MSN degree to achieve the highest level of nursing practice, and all the personal, financial and professional benefits a doctoral degree confers.

A path for BSN graduates to complete MSN coursework and progress seamlessly to a DNP.

The post-baccalaureate pathway is designed for nurses seeking educational preparation for national specialty certification as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and to progress seamlessly to earn the DNP degree.

The DNP charts a course for nurses with a specialty MSN to achieve the highest level of nursing practice, and all the personal, financial and professional benefits a doctoral degree confers.

Two years (full-time) or three years (part-time) to degree.

Applicants to the post-master DNP should have advanced education in a clinical specialty. Candidates who are eligible for clinical certification as APRNs should have valid APRN licenses. Graduates from other advanced specialty areas such as public health or health administration do not need these certifications.

Candidates with generalist MSN degrees (CNL, nursing education, informatics, etc.) should pursue a post-master program to obtain clinical specialization before pursuing a DNP. Alternatively, a BSN to DNP pathway is also available, and includes preparation for NP or CNS certification.

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Standards incorporated in the curriculum: The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006).

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects are a culmination of learning from DNP course work. Through the project, DNP students demonstrate the ability, as an independent leader, to synthesize evidence in an advanced practice specialty or an area of health leadership. It is an evidence-based practice project geared towards improving patient outcomes and or care processes. The following are some of the DNP capstone project abstracts of recent graduates.

Implementation of a survivorship care plan program in a community-based oncology clinic Stephanie Soulia.

Multi-factorial strategies for sustaining safe patient handling: An evidence-based doctor of nursing practice demonstration project Deborah Totzkay.

Nurse manager leadership styles: A baseline assessment Carol Dwyer.

A fall prevention training to improve nurses' knowledge and behavior Leila Cherara.

Project BEAN: Building evidence based practice capacity across the nation Anne Marie McLeod.

Formal mentorship: Bridging the gap between nurse practitioner education and practice Dejuana Jackson.

The flipped classroom and case-based learning in a graduate program of nurse anesthesi A process improvement project Cynthia Farina.

Carolina Nursing is delighted to announce the coming of a new curriculum to its Doctor of Nursing Practice program beginning in the fall of 2020.

Carolina’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program prepares nurses for the highest level of professional nursing practice.

Evidence-based practice, organization and systems leadership, finance, health policy, information technology, population health, patient safety, and translational research with the goal of improving health outcomes are all emphasized in this rigorous — and rewarding — course of study.

Our MSN-DNP Program is now online. Courses incorporate both asynchronous and synchronous learning components. Students are required to come to campus for required immersions each semester.