DNP Nursing at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

A flexible, online-friendly hybrid Doctor of Nursing Practice for BSN-prepared nurses, with Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentrations and an emphasis on rural, patient-centered care.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Department: Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes Health Behavior Change I (NURS5820) and II (NURS5830), with 960 hours of on-site clinical experience in the last three semesters and use of the Clinical Simulation Center and standardized patients.

Career pathways

Nurse practitioner, nurse leader, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, nurse specialist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Graduates must pass an exam to be eligible for APRN licensure.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements; The nursing faculty at UW seeks individuals who are dedicated to being leaders in rural primary and mental health care. We admit individuals with varying backgrounds and experiences who will respect and learn from each other while adhering to the highest professional standards. Academic requirements for the DNP program include: A minimum of 3.0 GPA; Students seeking admission into the College of Health Sciences are required to obtain and pay for a criminal background check . The results of your criminal background check may determine if you will be admitted to the program. An earned Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a nationally accredited program or anticipated graduation from a nationally accredited BSN program at a regionally accredited institution. Active, unencumbered Wyoming RN license. License must be active throughout the duration of the DNP program.

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 deadlines vary by programme and are set by the academic department. Graduate admission requires a completed online application, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and a 3.000 cumulative GPA.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

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

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