DNP Program – Leadership with BSN Entry

Curriculum Requirements 2024-2027

Total Credit Hours: 59 credits

First Year
FallHours
NRSG 502Informatics3
NRSG 503Methods of Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement3
 Hours6
Spring
NRSG 513Global Perspectives3
NRSG 515Health Care Systems and Organizational Leadership3
 Hours6
Summer
NRSG 504Evaluation and Translation of the Evidence3
NRSG 554The Influential Nurse Leader3
NRSG 501Research Methods3
 Hours9
Second Year
Fall
NRSG 535Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology3
NRSG 555Creating a Vision for Nursing Practice3
 Hours6
Spring
NRSG 514Ethics, Health Policy and Advocacy3
NRSG 539Advanced Health Assessment3
NRSG 590Doctorate Project I2
 Hours8
Summer
NRSG 556Modern Decision Making in a Collaborative Environment3
NRSG 580Practicum Inquiry I1-2
NRSG 591Doctorate Project II1
 Hours5-6
Third Year
Fall
NRSG 536Advanced Pharmacology I3
NRSG 581Practicum Inquiry II1-2
NRSG 592Doctorate Project III1
 Hours5-6
Spring
NRSG 565Facilitating Learning3
NRSG 582Practicum Inquiry III1-2
NRSG 593Doctorate Project IV1
 Hours5-6
Summer
NRSG 566Transition to Advanced Professional Practice3
NRSG 583Practicum Inquiry IV2
NRSG 594Doctorate Project V1
 Hours6
 Total Hours56-59

Meets requirements to sit for AONL Executive Leadership Certificate and NLN Nurse Education Certificate