DNP Clinical Nurse Specialist at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

This program prepares students for the highest level of advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) blending the theoretical knowledge with clinical application and is a terminal degree that prepares graduates to meet the needs of complex and changing healthcare systems. The program prepares nurse leaders who will improve patient outcomes and translate research into practice.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 75 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 semester credit hours. All pre-licensure courses must be completed with a grade of at least C to progress to the post-licensure alternate entry curriculum.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission (applies to the programme): All students are expected to complete an approved upper-division statistics course before the first semester of enrollment. The entering student must be a registered nurse who holds at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Factors considered in the admission decision include a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division and graduate coursework; current Texas RN licensure or Texas Board of Nursing eligible; information derived from academic and professional references; professional background; and proficiency in the English language. An interview may also be required. The composite picture presented by these factors is an important part of the holistic admission review and decision.

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 application fees: $65 for U.S. graduate applicants and $90 for international graduate applicants. Each graduate program sets its own application deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/apply

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