Nursing Practice, D.N.P.

Nursing Practice, D.N.P. is a PhD program taught at Governors State University, USA. Intake: fall semester only. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) in Nursing Practice prepares applicants to matriculate at two entry points: post baccalaureate or post master’s degree with a major in nursing. The program focuses on advanced professional practice specialties: Community Behavior, Direct Practice, Leadership/Administration, and Practitioner/Educator.

The sequence of courses develops leadership skills for meeting healthcare needs in a variety of settings, with an emphasis on care of vulnerable populations. The program includes required clinical contact hours: 1000 verifiable post-baccalaureate clinical hours for the award of the DNP degree, with up to 500 hours that may be applied for post-masters admission; any deficiency is addressed through Nursing 8701 with repeats.

The minimum requirements for admission in Nursing Practice, D.N.P. at Governors State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Governors State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Governors State University as pre-requiste for admission in Nursing Practice, D.N.P..

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Graduation from an accredited baccalaureate/masters program in nursing.
• A minimum nursing cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5, on a four-point scale.
• Evidence of current registered nurse license.
• A personal statement 1-2 pages describing goals and rationale for applying to the program.
• Three (3) letters of professional/academic recommendations are required.
• Validation of previous Nursing clinical contact hours. 1000 verifiable post-baccalaureate clinical hours required for the award of the DNP degree. Up to 500 hours may be applied from previous Nursing clinical at the Master's for post Masters admission hours. Any deficiency in clinical hour credit, that would result in a failure to meet the 1000 hours prior to graduation must be made up by taking Nursing 8701 with enough repeats to satisfy the clinical deficiency. Depending upon the number of hours deficient a student's progress in the DNP may be halted early in the program but no later than entry into the role practicum to assure that all hours are completed on time.
• The Nursing program reserves the right to deny admissions to any student whose clinical hour deficiency is such that it is clear that they cannot complete the 1000 hours required without putting a significant strain on faculty resources.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.govst.edu/academics/programs/nursing-practice-dnp

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.