DNP Nursing at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program builds on a foundation of previous advanced nursing education and prepares nurses who demonstrate leadership, clinical expertise and innovation in problem recognition and resolution. The required courses identified for the DNP curriculum meet the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials. Our innovative DNP Program prepares clinical leaders to advance nursing and improve health care in our local community and around the world.

Faculty: College of Nursing and Health Innovation | Duration: 36 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 36 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Clinical Scholarship To Improve Healthcare Outcomes; Leadership In Health Care Systems; Population Health; Translational Research; Clinical Information Systems; Evidence Appraisal.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree must meet the general requirements for graduate admissions . Applicants with an MSN that prepares them for a role in advanced nursing practice, as defined in The Doctor of Nursing Practice: Current Issues and Clarifying Recommendations (AACN 2015), are eligible for admission. The program is open to individuals who have completed their MSN at an institution accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN-CNEA), or an equivalent accrediting body, including Board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN's), Nurse Practitioners (NP); Nurse Midwives (CNM); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA); Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS);

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Doctoral application priority dates: Fall February 1, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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