Post Master’s to DNP (NPs, CRNAs, CNSs, and CNMs)

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 with CNP, CRNA, CNS, and CNM.  The program is designed for part-time study (including summers), and requires a minimum of 31 Course Credits. Admission to the  program occurs only during Fall of odd years, with an executive delivery model in Sioux Falls that includes online components.

• NURS 675 - Cultural Competence in Health Care
    Credits: 3
• NURS 750 - Transformational Leadership in Nursing
    Credits: 3
• NURS 850 - Foundation for Evidence-Based Care
    Credits: 3
• NURS 835 - Ethical Issues Influencing Practice and Research in Health
    Credits: 3
• NURS 860 - Health Operations and Financial Management for Nurse Managers
    Credits: 3
• HSC 631 - Biostatistics I
    Credits: 3
• NURS 855 - Research in Health Care
    Credits: 3
• NURS 865 - DNP Capstone
    Credits: 6
• NURS 870 - DNP Practice Innovation Project
    Credits: 4

Total Credits: 31

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