DNP Family Nurse Practitioner at George Washington University

Programme overview

The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) in family nurse practitioner option prepares graduates to function as doctorally prepared nurses at the highest level of clinical practice, to translate knowledge into practice, to apply policy, as well as design, implement and evaluate innovations to improve health care systems and patient centered outcomes. This option prepares registered nurses for leadership in primary care settings for treating families and individuals of all ages. This option offers didactic and clinical experiences that prepare you to deliver high-quality, patient-centered primary care.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes NURS 6208 Biostatistics for Health Care Research; NURS 6220 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology; NURS 6222 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning; NURS 6230 Family Nurse Practitioner I: Lifespan Primary Care/Diagnosis/Management; NURS 6231 Family Nurse Practitioner II: Lifespan Primary Care/Diagnosis/Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended A personal statement describing your career goals relative to the doctoral study. You should include a general idea for your DNP project. Your vision for your post-DNP contributions to advance the nursing profession through scholarship and evidence-based practice must be emphasized in the statement Also, briefly describe your professional nursing practice and indicate any current or previous leadership roles. The applicants with a clear idea of a potential DNP project and the ability of the project to enhance/improve/contribute to nursing practice will be given preference for admission. Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Nur

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 applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.gwu.edu/admissions-aid

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