DNP Post-Master’s (DNP-PM Track)

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

1. Synthesize theoretical and empirical knowledge from the liberal arts, sciences, humanities, Christian faith to support ethical decision making for optimal health outcomes.

2. Advocate healthcare policy at all levels to improve patient and community health outcomes.

3. Collaborate with leaders in nursing and other disciplines to improve the quality of professional nursing practice, outcomes, and the healthcare system.

4. Synthesize evidence-based practice, organizational leadership, and technology to support quality improvement in clinical prevention and population health.

5. Practice advanced nursing for complex populations.

Degree Requirements

• NUR 5003 - Introduction to the Doctor of Nursing Practice 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 5103 - Healthcare Policy and Advocacy 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 5113 - Leadership in Organizations and Systems 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 5133 - Global Perspectives of Healthcare 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 5223 - Faith and Science 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 6013 - Healthcare Technology and Quality Improvement 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 6063 - DNP Practicum I 3-4 Credit Hours
• NUR 6163 - DNP Practicum II 3-4 Credit Hours
• NUR 7003 - Translational Evidence Based Practice 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 7103 - Healthcare Economics and Finance 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 8103 - Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 8511 - DNP Scholarly Project 1 Credit Hours
• NUR 8524 - DNP Scholarly Project 4 Credit Hours

• Elective Course (3 Credit Hours)

• * Students must take 5 credit hours for the DNP Scholarly Project.  This must be completed over at least 2 consecutive semesters.  All students must complete at least 1 credit for the DNP Scholarly Project in semester 5.  Students may select the number of credits to take, per semester, starting in semester 4, after the completion of NUR 7003: Translational Evidence Based Practice, with approval of their DNP Faculty Mentor and Academic Advisor.

Approved Electives

• NUR 7013 - Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration 3 Credit Hours
• NUR 8003 - Independent Practice Management 3 Credit Hours

Degree Plan

DNP Post-Master’s (DNP-PM Track) Sample Degree Plan - Fall Start 

DNP Post-Master’s (DNP-PM Track) Sample Degree Plan - Spring Start