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DNP Post-Master's Practice Focus at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, United States

Programme overview

Online asynchronous post-master's DNP combining advanced practice and leadership content with a focus on quality care and cultural competency. Designed for working nurses to deliver evidence-based care across settings, work on interdisciplinary teams and help reduce health care disparities.

Faculty: Rutgers School of Nursing  |  Department: Division of Advanced Nursing Practice  |  Duration: 2+ year programme; 36 credits  |  Intake: Fall (priority March 1, final July 1); Spring (December 1)  |  Study mode: online asynchronous  |  Location: New Brunswick, NJ, United States

What you will study

36 credits of online asynchronous coursework combining advanced practice and leadership content.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's in nursing from a nationally accredited program (non-nursing master's evaluated case by case); preferred GPA 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale; GRE not required; current unencumbered RN license (NJ or Compact State license within first semester after acceptance); resume/CV (specialty certificates preferred); official transcripts; online application with fee; two letters of reference (at least one from a supervisor); personal statement of no more than 2 pages; interview may be offered. Deadlines: Fall March 1 priority/July 1 final; Spring December 1. No F-1 or J-1 sponsorship.

Intake: Fall deadlines March 1 (priority) and July 1; Spring deadline December 1

Duration: 2+ years; 36 credits

Apply through the official page: https://nursing.rutgers.edu/academics-admissions/

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