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Doctor of Nursing Practice at Florida International University

Florida International University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program is designed to prepare nursing students for the highest level of clinical nursing practice, incorporating cutting-edge elements of technology and innovation. The program focuses on developing advanced competencies in evidence-based practice, leadership, healthcare policy, technology integration, innovation, and interprofessional collaboration to improve healthcare outcomes. The curriculum emphasizes the application of research to clinical practice, leveraging technological advancements to transform healthcare delivery and enhance patient care.

Faculty: Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences  |  Duration: 5 years (80 credits)  |  Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 80 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Post Masters-to-DNP Program.

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Entry requirements

Requirements for the Post-Masters-to-DNP program The Doctor of Nursing Practice program requires completion of a minimum of 36 credits (beyond a Master's degree) and a DNP Scholarly Project. DNP students will be expected to progress in their plan of study and demonstrate satisfactory attainment of course objectives and terminal program competencies. All course work must be completed with a minimum grade of “B” or “Pass” for non-letter grade courses. Clinical performance in residency/preceptorship experiences must be evaluated at a satisfactory level and completed with a grade of “Pass.” The DNP Scholarly Project must be approved by the DNP Scholarly Project Team. A successful public presentation and defense of the DNP Scholarly Project is also required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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