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什么是DNP?

A doctorate is the highest level of preparation for nursing. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a 临床ly-focused doctorate degree for nurses.

What is the difference between the DNP degree and the PhD degree?

The DNP is a terminal degree for those in 临床 practice and in areas that support 临床 practice, 比如行政管理, 组织管理, 领导和政策. The DNP prepares nursing practice scholars to translate evidence into practice to improve health care outcomes.

The PhD is also a terminal degree with a focus on developing new nursing knowledge and scientific inquiry through research.

为什么我应该获得DNP学位?

The changing demands of the nation's complex health care environment require that nurses serving in specialty positions have the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice experience possible. In The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (2006), the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) states that nurses prepared for advanced practice be at the doctoral level and include skills in organization, 临床, 领导和保健改善. The DNP prepares advanced practice nurses to critique 临床 scientific findings and design programs of care delivery that are relevant locally, economically feasible and have significant impact on health care outcomes.

What will the DNP program provide beyond my existing Masters degree?

DNP curricula build on current masters programs by providing education in key areas including evidence-based practice, 人口健康, 质量改进, 以及系统思维.

如果我现在是NP或CNS, will I be required to get a DNP degree in order to continue practicing?

No, an advanced practice nurse (APN) with a masters degree will be able to continue to practice.

在学校需要多长时间?

The DNP program will be delivered online with minimal on-campus time.

Will I be able to work while in the DNP program?

Students will be taking approximately 6 credits a semester, which is considered part-time doctoral study. 学生应该能够全职工作. Others may need to adjust their work schedule to meet their family and academic obligations.

How many credits are required to complete the DNP program?

The 护理学院 has been approved for a post master's DNP program that requires completion of 40 credits of course work. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) also requires DNP students with training as Family Nurse Practitioners, 儿科执业护士, Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, and Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioners to complete 525 hours of 临床 practicum by graduation.

How long does it take to complete the DNP program?

A master's prepared APRN can complete the program in 2 1/2 years of part-time study, 每学期大约6个学分.

DNP学生可以获得经济资助吗?

Financial aid is available to all 护理学院 students, including DNP students. 咨询电话:315 464-4570.

Can my practice hours at work be counted towards the required DNP 临床 practice hours?

No, 临床 experience is designed to meet the purpose and objectives of the DNP program. Students will gain practice experience through 临床 placements in interdisciplinary settings with an expert mentor. These experiences may be arranged to take place local to the student's place of residence.

需要论文吗??

No, the DNP degree requires a final scholarly project which is grounded in 临床 practice and uses the principles of evidence-based practice and translation of research to impact practice. The DNP student will prepare a scholarly project for dissemination.

How do I access my courses with an online component?

上州医科大学 uses Brightspace. To access this system and your courses, go to d2l.推荐最近最火的赌博软件.edu and log in using the username provided for your Outlook电子邮件 帐户(@推荐最近最火的赌博软件之前的部分).edu). If you have questions about your username or password, please call our 推荐最近最火的赌博软件 Helpdesk at 315-464-4115, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. 到5点.m.

你的电脑将需要满足 最低要求 访问在线课程信息.

课程什么时候开始??

Courses begin officially on the first day of the term, unless otherwise stated in the course information in My推荐最近最火的赌博软件. Online courses go live (open for students to come in and get familiar with the course) one week before the official start date.  检查 校历 网上查询每学期的开学日期.

我必须在特定的时间上网吗?

在线课程大多是异步的. 然而, your instructor may require that you participate in certain synchronous activities within a specific timeframe. There will be deadlines for learning activities, 而是一周中的每一天, and time of day you log in to participate are the times that are convenient for you.

我会和同龄人互动吗?

Often you will be engaged in activities that cultivate a sense of learning community. In addition to individual learning activities that will challenge you to learn and grow, you might encounter asynchronous discussions, group projects and team work that engages you with other learners.

有问题我该找谁?

  • 关于DNP计划的问题: 招生办公室,315-464-4570或 (电子邮件保护).
  • 关于远程学习的问题: 远程学习办公室,315-464-8561.