Doctor of Nursing Practice, D.N.P. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) hybrid program is your solution for those called to seek the highest level of clinical nursing practice. You will finish the program ready to lead others in implementing cost-effective practices that also improve outcomes. A majority of our D.N.P. students work full-time, and still, they are preparing for work in:

Faculty: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions | Department: School of Nursing | Duration: Minimum of 39 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: June 30 (BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP) Spring: November 15 (BSN to DNP track only) Summer: Does Not Admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Post-B.S.N. to D.N.P. Track Total of 87 credit hours Students can complete the requirements to sit for national certification examination as advanced practice nurses in their preferred specialty area (Adult Health-Gero NP, Pediatric NP, Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health). Clinical Hours Requirement: 1,000 Post-M.S.N. to D.N.P. Track Total of 39 credit hours. The D.N.P. curriculum builds on the APRN curriculum with knowledge of core courses and skills serving as a foundation for a strong evidence-based focus and related organization and systems leadership. APRNs and M.S.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Use the HOW TO APPLY button at the bottom of this page to get started on your application. Post-B.S.N. to D.N.P. Track: Degree Requirement(s) B.S.N. from an accredited nursing program. GPA Minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average in B.S.N. program. Transcripts Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Licensure A valid, unrestricted RN license in the state of residence and/or practice. Professional Experience One to two years of clinical practice as a registered nurse. (Note: For clinical specialties, clinical practice should be in an area related to the specialty track chosen for the master’s program (for example, one to two years in medical‐surgical nursing practice to apply for adult health or family nurse practitioner specialty track.) Entrance Exam GRE (the GRE is not required as part of the admission requirements beginning Fall 2024) Letters of Recommendation Three strong letters of recommendation are required, preferably from individuals with doctorates in nursing (D.N.P. or Ph.D.). At least one recommendation must be from a faculty member from the applicant’s B.S.N. program.

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 programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://lewis.gsu.edu/nursing/nursing-academics-and-admissions/

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