Washington, D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C., DC United States
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Qualification
Professional Doctorate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition ()
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Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Clear your path to advanced and executive roles in today’s evidence-based practice environment through a post-bachelor's or post-master’s D.N.P. program from one of the top nursing schools in America.
Subjects of Study
Post-Bachelor's DNP
The program includes the following specializations and credit requirements:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP)
- Credit Hours: 69-71 credits
- Clinical Hours: 1,060 clinical hours
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Credit Hours: 69-71 credits
- Clinical Hours: 1,060 clinical hours
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (P-PCNP)
- Credit Hours: 67-69 credits
- Clinical Hours: 1,060
- Dual Primary and Acute Pediatric Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credit Hours: 71-73 credits
- Clinical Hours: 1,150 clinical hours
- Duration: Typically completed in 36 months.
- Coursework: Includes advanced practice nursing courses, leadership, policy, and evidence-based practice.
- Clinical Hours: 1,060 to 1,150 clinical hours, depending on the chosen specialty.
- Specializations:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Dual Primary and Acute Pediatric Care Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's DNP
The Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice program typically requires at least 38 credit hours of coursework and 520 clinical hours .
The curriculum for The Catholic University of America's Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program is designed to prepare advanced practice registered nurses, nurse leaders, and nurse educators to lead change in complex healthcare environments.
Core Courses
- NURS 916D: Seminar in Nursing Scholarship (2 credits)
- NURS 664D: Epidemiology (3 credits)
- NURS 732D: Applied Epidemiology (1 credit)
- NURS 700D: Advanced Population Health & Health Promotion (3 credits)
- NURS 877D: Informatics (3 credits)
- NURS 686D: Health Care Finance (3 credits)
- NURS 671D: Healthcare Biostatistics (3 credits)
- NURS 730D: Evidence-Based Practice I (3 credits)
- NURS 731D: Evidence-Based Practice II (3 credits)
- NURS 899D: Evidence-Based Practice III (3 credits)
- NURS 738D: Doctoral Advanced Practice Residency (4 credits)
- NURS 997D: D.N.P. Project Guidance (3 credits)
- NURS 997DA: D.N.P. Project Guidance (1 credit)
- NURS 734D: Leadership in Complex Health Care (2 credits)
Additional Requirements
- Advanced Clinical Cognate Course (3 credits)
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Catholic University School of Nursing employs a "whole person" philosophy for evaluation of applicants for admission to the online Doctor of Philosophy in nursing program. In addition to the University Admission requirements, applicants must meet the following admission criteria:
- Possess a minimum of a baccalaureate degree, preferably in nursing, from an accredited institution.
- Present transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study that provide evidence of academic ability to complete the program and do original research. A GPA of 3.2 or higher is desired.
- Graduates of international programs must have transcripts evaluated and comparability to an American degrees established. Evaluation may be conducted by the World Education Services.
- Three letters of reference (preferably at least one from a former dean, former faculty member or academic adviser, and at least one from a current or former supervisor preferably in a clinical practice/research/academic setting).
- A written statement of career goals and proposed area of research.
- A copy of a recent scholarly paper, research report, or publication related to clinical nursing.
- International applicants should attach copies of all grade reports, certificates, and transcripts at the time of application in both the original language and in English translation. English proficiency and proof of funding documents must be presented to the Office of Graduate Admissions either by postal mail or in person. These documents will not be accepted through the online application.
- International applicants must meet all University requirements, including TOEFL scores to be considered.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for regular admission as degree-seeking candidates may be eligible for provisional admission if required documents are missing or for conditional admission if there are questions about academic performance or English language proficiency.
Costs
$1,505/ credit hour