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Temple University's graduate nursing education embodies the core principles of Nursing while aligning with the institution's overarching mission. The D.N.P. curriculum equips students to deliver evidence-based primary healthcare to individuals, families, and populations, emphasizing the interplay between health systems, policy, economics, and patient outcomes. This program develops professionals capable of direct patient care across diverse environments, healthcare system administration, and health policy formulation. While maintaining its clinical primary care emphasis, the D.N.P. program broadens practitioners' capabilities by blending education, clinical expertise, and research to promote evidence-based approaches that benefit patients and communities alike.
Temple's College of Public Health offers the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as the terminal degree for nursing professionals. DNP graduates emerge as healthcare leaders committed to improving health equity and quality of life across all levels of care. The program provides two entry pathways: one for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) holders focusing on pharmacotherapeutics, pathophysiology, and health assessment, and another for master's-prepared nurses offering advanced studies that enhance existing expertise. Post-master's candidates acquire leadership competencies to drive collaborative, evidence-informed nursing practice innovations.