Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Memphis Campus) in Memphis United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Memphis United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,780
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The DNP degree signifies the highest level of academic achievement in nursing education, equipping graduates for top-tier clinical practice. This program emphasizes healthcare delivery grounded in ethical, philosophical, and evidence-based scientific foundations. Alongside specialized clinical training, all candidates complete foundational coursework designed to critically assess healthcare results. Participants choose a research focus to investigate both organizational and environmental impacts on patient care within their chosen specialty. This scholarly approach helps students recognize and address clinical challenges while working alongside seasoned practitioners. While most DNP programs (excluding Nurse Anesthesia) primarily use online delivery, each specialization schedules mandatory campus visits. The Advanced Health Assessment component includes in-person demonstrations of complete physical evaluations and participation in sensitive patient examinations. During campus sessions, instructors provide lectures, skill assessments, and academic guidance, with clinical placements arranged near each student's home location.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must document evidence of having earned a bachelor of science in nursing or higher degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Only applicants with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 based on all collegiate work or a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 earned during the applicant's most recently completed degree program will be considered for admission.
If native tongue is not English, evidence of proficiency in English is documented through the submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. Minimum proficiency scores: 550 on TOEFL paper version, 213 on TOEFL computer version, and 80 on TOEFL Web-based version. TOEFL scores must have been earned within two years prior to application.
If native tongue is not English, evidence of proficiency in English is documented through the submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. Minimum proficiency scores: 550 on TOEFL paper version, 213 on TOEFL computer version, and 80 on TOEFL Web-based version. TOEFL scores must have been earned within two years prior to application.
Tuition
USD
12,780