DNP Nursing Practice, Post Masters at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

The program prepares nurses to practice and provide leadership at the highest levels in healthcare and clinical nursing education. This program is for those with a master's degree and emphasizes leadership in clinical and educational systems through the application of evidence-based practice and knowledge to solve problems and create a culture of change. Graduates of the program typically enter clinical leadership positions in health care institutions and faculty positions in schools of nursing. All courses required for program completion are offered in accordance with university policies that govern non-formula-funded (Option III) programs.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 45 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 45 semester credit hours. Within the leadership practicum seminars, students will select and develop an area of focus that will culminate in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) scholarly project.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission (applies to the programme): The entering student must be a registered nurse who holds either a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, or a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's in a related field or a recognized degree from a foreign academic institution. Factors considered in the admission decision include a grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division and graduate coursework; eighteen months of professional nursing work experience; current Texas RN licensure or Texas Board of Nursing eligible; information derived from academic and professional references; professional background; the applicant interview; and proficiency in the English language. 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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