D.N.P. Nursing at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The D.N.P. in Nursing prepares graduates for advanced independent clinical practice through concentrations as nurse practitioners. It is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and requires no dissertation.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Department: College of Nursing | Duration: 31 credit hours post-master's; 77 post-bachelor's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Shared core (13 hours), foundational courses (21 hours, post-bachelor's), DNP courses (6 hours), a 25-28 hour concentration (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP, Family NP, Pediatric NP Primary Care) and a 12-hour DNP project with at least 125 practicum hours per semester. All clinical hours must be completed in Florida.

Career pathways

Advanced practice nursing as a nurse practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. B.S.N. or M.S.N. from an accredited institution. Post-graduate applicants need a current unencumbered Florida APRN license and national certification in the area of practice. Minimum 3.00 GPA in nursing courses. Current unencumbered RN license (US RN licence required before applying). GRE not required. Resume or CV. Three letters of recommendation from nursing faculty, a clinical supervisor and/or a healthcare provider. A 3-credit statistics course with B or better. AGACNP applicants need at least 12 months of full-time critical care or high-acuity experience. Applicants on F-1 visas are not eligible due to online study limitations.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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