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DNP Nursing Practice at George Washington University

George Washington University, United States

Programme overview

Doctor of Nursing Practice for nursing professionals who want to improve patient care, influence health policy and lead, with options to focus on clinical practice, policy and leadership.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Department: Nursing  |  Duration: 36 credits; minimum 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice hours  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

36 credits: 30 credits of required courses (healthcare informatics, epidemiology and population health, organizational concepts in nursing, translating research into practice, healthcare quality improvement, health policy and analysis, healthcare economics, finance and reimbursement, and three DNP project courses) plus 6 credits of electives. Students complete a minimum of 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice hours, of which about 500 are typically earned in the MSN.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSN from a regionally accredited institution; master's degree in nursing or a relevant field such as MBA, MPA or MPH; minimum cumulative GPA 3.0; graduate-level inferential statistics course within the past five years (NURS 6208 available in spring and summer); two letters of recommendation; 500-750 word statement of purpose including a general idea for the DNP project; active unencumbered RN license; resume. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS overall 7.0 with individual bands of 6.0 or higher. Fall deadline: priority December 1, final May 15.

Duration: 36 credits; minimum 1,000 post-baccalaureate practice hours

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

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