2013-2014 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Post Master to DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner specialization)


Purpose of the DNP Program

To prepare APNs to transform clinical practice as expert clinicians and leaders with a special focus on rural and underserved populations.

The program is open to registered nurses with a Master’s Degree in Nursing (non-clinical focus) from a NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. The program is designed for part-time study (including summers). The program has executive delivery model in Sioux Falls that includes online components.


Total Credits: 66

* Students who have not previously completed either NURS 623, NURS 631 or PHA 645 OR equivalent coursework, will be required to complete those courses as part of this program option. All previous coursework will need to be evaluated for equivalency and approved by the Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing in order to be included on the student’s Plan of Study.

This Plan of Study was developed for persons holding a Master’s Degree in Nursing (non-clinical specialization) and wish to pursue the Family Nurse Practitioner option.

For additional information, refer to the Graduate Nursing Department webpage.