Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Neonatal 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
43,538
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The DNP degree signifies the highest level of academic achievement, equipping graduates for top-tier nursing practice roles. This program emphasizes patient care grounded in ethical, philosophical, and evidence-based scientific foundations. Alongside specialized clinical training, all candidates complete foundational coursework designed to critically assess healthcare outcomes. Each student explores a focused research area examining both organizational and environmental impacts on nursing practice within their field. This scholarly approach helps practitioners recognize and address clinical challenges effectively. Participants work alongside seasoned professionals in their chosen specialties. While most DNP programs (excluding Nurse Anesthesiology) primarily use online delivery, each concentration 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, faculty provide direct instruction, skill assessments, and academic guidance. Clinical placements are 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
43,538