Wilmington,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wilmington United States | University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington
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Wilmington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,364
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) represents the highest practice-oriented degree for advanced nursing specialists. This program equips advanced practice nurses (APNs) to evaluate healthcare systems and deliver visionary leadership that enhances patient safety and quality of culturally sensitive care in southeastern North Carolina. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track develops professionals with specialized nursing expertise to deliver mental health services across all age groups. Graduates of this concentration are prepared for advanced provider positions in healthcare environments. The DNP curriculum comprises 73 credit hours, with 6 dedicated to a capstone project. Individual study plans are tailored to achieve advanced practice competencies for DNP graduates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
GPA: overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. A GPA as low as 2.75 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Transcripts and Prerequisite Courses: Transcript will demonstrate successful completion of academic credits in undergraduate community health, health and physical assessment, nursing research, and statistics. One official transcript is required from each US post-secondary institution attended.
Licensure: Must have a valid unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse license or a compact state license to complete clinical hours in North Carolina.
Three professional references. Recommender will submit survey through the online application tool. An additional letter is not required.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 79 , Duolingo English Test - 115
GPA: overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. A GPA as low as 2.75 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Transcripts and Prerequisite Courses: Transcript will demonstrate successful completion of academic credits in undergraduate community health, health and physical assessment, nursing research, and statistics. One official transcript is required from each US post-secondary institution attended.
Licensure: Must have a valid unrestricted North Carolina registered nurse license or a compact state license to complete clinical hours in North Carolina.
Three professional references. Recommender will submit survey through the online application tool. An additional letter is not required.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 79 , Duolingo English Test - 115
Tuition
USD
21,364