Johnson City,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (BSN-DNP) in Johnson City United States | East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,120
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program provides the highest professional qualification for nurses seeking to advance their careers in specialized patient care. Our College of Nursing features four specialized tracks: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
The Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner specialization trains nurses to deliver advanced care to patients aged 13 and above. This DNP program equips graduates with the skills to take on clinical leadership roles, assess patient groups, and implement system improvements for better health results. The curriculum focuses on comprehensive care for acute and chronic conditions, care coordination across healthcare systems, and promoting quality outcomes. Upon completion, graduates qualify to take the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner certification exam and can work in diverse healthcare environments.
Total Credits Required - 88
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate School requires that all students submit the following materials:
a completed application form including payment of a nonrefundable application fee,
transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work (including Tennessee College of Applied Technology - TCAT),
and a personal statement.
BSN to DNP
Have a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or non-nursing Master's degree, or equivalent for international applicants from a nationally accredited nursing program or comparably recognized non-US institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
Have a current unencumbered license in the US as a registered nurse and be eligible for licensure in Tennessee or equivalent for international students,
Submit a resume or curriculum vita (CV) which includes the names and contact information of at least three academic or professional references.
The personal statement must explain why you want to go to graduate school and why this program would be a good fit with your career goals. It must also address the following questions:
What current trend(s) in healthcare do you find the most concerning or compelling?
What in your education and/or professional practice has prepared you to address the identified trend(s)?
How do you think you will be able to impact the trend(s) you identified, in your new role when you have completed your graduate study?
Use at least two scholarly references and write the essay in American Psychological Association (APA) format. The writing must be your own work.
Applicants to the Nursing and Healthcare Leadership concentration must have at least one year of experience in a nursing administration role, and
Selected applicants will be required to complete an interview.
Students admitted to the BSN to DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (NHL), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentrations will complete the requirements for the respective Master of Science in Nursing. These have the following credits on their programs of study: FNP, 51, NHL, 45, PMHNP, 48.
IELTS - Overall score 6.5.
TOEFL- IBT - Overall score 79.
a completed application form including payment of a nonrefundable application fee,
transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work (including Tennessee College of Applied Technology - TCAT),
and a personal statement.
BSN to DNP
Have a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or non-nursing Master's degree, or equivalent for international applicants from a nationally accredited nursing program or comparably recognized non-US institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
Have a current unencumbered license in the US as a registered nurse and be eligible for licensure in Tennessee or equivalent for international students,
Submit a resume or curriculum vita (CV) which includes the names and contact information of at least three academic or professional references.
The personal statement must explain why you want to go to graduate school and why this program would be a good fit with your career goals. It must also address the following questions:
What current trend(s) in healthcare do you find the most concerning or compelling?
What in your education and/or professional practice has prepared you to address the identified trend(s)?
How do you think you will be able to impact the trend(s) you identified, in your new role when you have completed your graduate study?
Use at least two scholarly references and write the essay in American Psychological Association (APA) format. The writing must be your own work.
Applicants to the Nursing and Healthcare Leadership concentration must have at least one year of experience in a nursing administration role, and
Selected applicants will be required to complete an interview.
Students admitted to the BSN to DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (NHL), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentrations will complete the requirements for the respective Master of Science in Nursing. These have the following credits on their programs of study: FNP, 51, NHL, 45, PMHNP, 48.
IELTS - Overall score 6.5.
TOEFL- IBT - Overall score 79.
Tuition
USD
15,120