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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Earn a DNP, the highest possible degree in professional nursing practice. The DNP curriculum emphasizes core leadership courses in public policy advocacy, improving organizational effectiveness, health informatics and financial and business management; and, scientific inquiry based on translational science and evidenced-based practice, population health and advanced specialty clinical practice. This program is designed for nurses who already hold a master’s degree in nursing. Post MSN nurses can choose from leadership tracks in Advanced Practice Leadership (APL), Executive Administrative Management (EAM), or Public Health Nurse Leader (PHL). Part-time and full-time study options are available. For post-baccalaureate nurses we offer a BSN to DNP degree program.
Program at a glance
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a CCNE, ACEN or NLNAC accredited program
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Texas or compact license with multi-state privileges
- Proof of current national certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (for Advanced Practice Leadership track only)
- Three professional references
- Interview
- Cohort Stats Fall '18
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Application Deadlines
- Fall 2021 Application Deadline: April 1