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Health care is seeing an industry-wide demand for advanced practice nurses trained at the doctoral level due to the changing landscape, drive for improved patient outcomes, and a shortage of qualified nurses and physicians. If you’re an RN with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and are ready to take your career to a higher level, the online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice at Regis College can prepare you for advanced nursing practice.
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Our BSN to DNP Can Prepare You for New Leadership Opportunities.
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With our online program, you can earn your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in as few as 40 months and position yourself to take on a high-level role in health care.
- Enhance your knowledge of patient care, policies and procedures, and research methods
- Choose from three start times per year and complete your coursework 100% online
- Choose from six nurse practitioner tracks
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Credits: 66-78
Courses: 24-25
Duration: 40-44 months
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December 8, 2025
Upcoming Start Date:
January 5, 2026
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Why Regis for Your Online BSN to DNP?
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Complete coursework 100% online
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Complete in as few as 40 months
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Transfer credits accepted
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Apply with no GRE/GMAT
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First DNP program in Boston area
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Online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice at a Glance
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The online BSN to DNP program is open to baccalaureate-prepared RNs with the drive to pursue an advanced practice career. Regis has designed our online BSN to DNP program with six areas of concentration, allowing you to focus on your specific professional interests:
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Pediatrics (PNP)
Focus on a variety of health needs and issues in an outpatient, primary care pediatric setting.
Family (FNP)
Develop skills and knowledge to work with every age in a family practice environment.
Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
Use contemporary psychotherapy modalities and knowledge of psychopharmacology to provide care to mental health clients across the lifespan.
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Women’s Health (WHNP)
Learn to care for women at all life stages, including primary care, gynecological, and obstetrical health care needs.
Adult Gerontology – Primary Care (AGPCNP)
Learn to provide care for chronic illness and aging in adults, including polypharmacy management, palliative care, and end-of-life considerations in a primary care setting. Formerly referred to as “AGNP”.
Adult Gerontology – Acute Care (AGACNP)
Get the skills to help assess and manage acutely ill adult patients in an acute care setting. AGACNPs can also serve on the front lines during an epidemic or pandemic.
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5 Reasons to Earn Your Online DNP
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You want to teach the next generation of nurses.
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You have a passion for top-notch clinical care.
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You want to move the profession forward.
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You want to improve health care.
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Great ROI—the average salary for a DNP graduate is $103,662.*
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Nurse practitioners rank #5 in the 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News & World Report.
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Regis College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education
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Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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Designated as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing 2008-2020
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Ranked among the Top 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges by The Business Journals
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Careers with a BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an astounding 45% employment growth rate between 2019 and 2029 for nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives. As of 2021, the median salary for the DNP-prepared nurse was $103,662.*
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has called for a doctoral level (DNP) education to become the requirement for advanced practice nursing. Similarly, the Future of Nursing report issued by the Institute of Nursing has called for nurses to take on greater responsibility to handle the growing number of patients requiring care as populations age and we navigate the challenges brought forth throughout the recent pandemic. The online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Regis College can help put you at the forefront of health care, prepared to take on high-level positions and help meet the rising demand.
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As a DNP-credentialed nurse, you may have career opportunities such as:
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Nurse Practitioner
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Median wage: $111,680*
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are highly educated and hold higher levels of autonomy in their practice. NPs dedicate their practice to specific patient populations, such as women’s health, families, children, or the elderly. DNP coursework provides students with advanced research skills needed to incorporate evidence-based practice into their care strategies.
Practice settings include:
- Private physician and NP practices
- Hospitals
- Colleges and universities
- Public health departments
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Nurse Informaticist
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Median wage: $84,821**
Nurse informaticists specialize in managing the information technology that nurses use to process patient health information and communicate with care teams. With a DNP education, nursing professionals can learn how to innovate in this field and optimize these information systems to improve delivery of care.
Practice settings include:
- Hospitals
- Consulting companies
- Medical groups
- State and national government agencies
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Chief Nursing Officer
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Median wage: $133,623**
This executive role involves directing the operations of nursing staff in a medical organization. In some cases, a chief nursing officer or chief nursing executive may have some involvement in advocating for the nursing profession by developing, analyzing, and proposing various health and professional policies.
Practice settings include:
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Government agencies
- Healthcare system corporate offices
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Nurse Policy Specialist
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Median wage: $79,178***
Health policies govern health organizations and help societies achieve specific health objectives. DNP graduates have a deeper perspective of how local, state, and federal health systems interact with one another, allowing them to offer valuable input to these policies.
Practice settings include:
- Government organizations
- Public health agencies
- Hospitals and clinics
- Advocacy organizations
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Nurse Administrator
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Median wage: $104,280*
Nurse administrators fill management and leadership roles in health care organizations. With their expertise in administrative procedures, they manage nursing teams, nursing units, a department, or nurses throughout an entire health system.
Practice settings include:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Clinics
- Physicians’ offices
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Clinical Educator
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Median wage: $83,040****
Clinical educators facilitate the training and development of nurses. They often work in hospitals and clinics but can also be found teaching in academic settings. They’re responsible for evaluating their units’ current needs and delivering suitable teaching plans that inform, motivate and energize their students.
Practice settings include:
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Colleges and universities
- Health care organizations
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Clinical Nurse Consultant
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Median wage: $87,521**
Clinical nurse consultants advise health care institutions to help them provide the highest quality of care. Depending on their professional background, they can specialize in different areas of health care, such as acute care or primary care. They’re responsible for overseeing treatment plans and helping nursing departments improve their operational strategies.
Practice settings include:
- Hospitals
- Outpatient treatment centers
- Research labs
- Emergency rooms
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Nursing Home Administrator
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Median wage: $92,094**
Nursing home administrators oversee the fundamental operations of a nursing home facility, such as planning, directing, and coordinating health services. They’re required to stay abreast of various changes in laws and regulations pertaining to nursing home care so they can make sure the facilities they manage stay compliant.
Practice settings include:
- Memory care facilities
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Retirement communities
- Veteran Affairs (VA) nursing homes
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Nurse Researcher
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Median wage: $95,000*****
Nurse researchers study various aspects of health care and illness. They design and conduct scientific studies, and collect and analyze data to improve current health care standards. They often survey patients to compile feedback about their satisfaction with nursing services and facilitate studies where different interventions are tested on patients to determine the efficacy.
Practice settings include:
- Hospitals
- Medical clinics
- Colleges and universities
- Government agencies
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Go from BSN to DNP in as few as 40 months through our online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice option. Depending on the specialization taken, you will be presented with curriculum from the core and elective courses.
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NU 601 Nursing Theory
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This course focuses on the historical development of theory from the perspective of nursing science. Nursing theory and its relationship to research and evidence-based nursing practice, as well as approaches to theory construction are explored. Students will analyze selected concepts, the building blocks of theories. Students will critique specific nursing theories in relation to their own belief systems, examining the concepts of the major paradigms within the discipline of nursing as well as other human science disciplines. Early "grand nursing theories" and "mid-range nursing theories" more recently developed will be evaluated. Emphasis will be on understanding individual nursing theories and borrowed theories from other disciplines and their application to nursing practice, nursing research, nursing leadership, and nursing education.
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NU 605 Concepts in Nurse Leadership
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This course focuses on issues of leadership role development in professional nursing. Using role theory, students will explore concepts of role mastery, congruence and conflict as well as the role of nursing leadership in the broader organizational context. Emphasis in NU 605 is on the analysis of leadership and related theories as these apply to the individual practice of the nurse leader.
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NU 629 Health Promotion - Disease Prevention
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This course will address health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan. The focus will be in developing, evaluating, and educating populations on preventative health care behaviors. Populations served, including vulnerable populations, will be discussed in relation to how advanced practice nurses shape the development of community-based care and population-based systems delivery programs. Students will analyze the impact of social, cultural, ecological, and systems of care delivery factors on healthcare disparities across population groups. Emphasis is on application of sociocultural, nursing theories, and methods to analyze healthcare phenomena as an advanced practice nurse.
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HP 609 Health Policy, Politics and Perspectives
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This course examines U.S. health care policy and the political challenges related to delivery, cost, quality, and access to care. The course is in seminar format which allows students to observe the policy-making process and the role of government and private stakeholders in the financing and delivery of services through a field experience attending health policy-related events and meetings.
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NU 606 Advanced Pathophysiology
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This course will provide an in-depth study of the concepts of the science of pathology for graduate nursing students. It will cover the physiological causes and development of diseases; functional and secondary changes they cause; and their course, complications, and appropriate treatments. Specific examples of disease states throughout the lifespan will be evaluated. The course will treat all levels of pathology from molecular to cellular, tissue, organ, and organ systems, emphasizing the role of homeostasis and the ensuing disturbances, which lead to disease conditions.
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NU 641 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology
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This course is required for students in the Nurse Practitioner Advanced Graduate Program. Course content addresses pharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice.
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NU 650 Advanced Health Assessment
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The Advanced Health Assessment course is developed for the nurse practitioner student. Students incorporate, apply and adapt assessment skills appropriate to all ages in a primary care setting. Using critical thinking skills, students analyze assessment data toward differential diagnosis and determine the need for additional assessment information such as laboratory data, specialty referral and diagnostic testing. Students are required to apply history and physical assessment skills on a weekly basis. Written communication of the weekly history and physical examination as well as data analysis and problem list development is required. The effects of age, gender, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, locus of control, lifestyle and risk factors are considered in developing a baseline for therapeutic nursing intervention by the nurse in advanced practice.
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NU 623 Regulatory Issues: Nurse Leadership
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Utilizing current nursing research, evidence-based practice and evolving health care trends, students will complete a fieldwork experience in the area of administration/leadership in a healthcare setting or professional organization. The students will analyze examples of current issues relating to the health care delivery 440 systems that impact on nursing practice. (Practice component of 40 hours)
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NU 668 Roles and Issues in APN
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This course focuses on the role and scope of practice of the advanced practice nurse. Professional licensure, credentialing and requirements for prescriptive privileges are addressed. In a hybrid format, course content focuses on legal and ethical standards of care and professional competencies for entry into advanced practice in the primary care setting. The course includes current and projected trends in primary practice as they affect nurses in advanced practice.
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NU 716 Cultural Perspectives in Health Care
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This course focuses on the complexities inherent in the culture and health interface and how these variable influence quality health care in the context of the American healthcare system. Frameworks, theories, and models that explore culture and health, generally, and among selected populations, specifically, are identified. Within a cross-cultural perspective, quality health care is considered from the perspectives of the individual, family, group or community client, and of the nurse who may be in direct care, educational, leadership or research positions.
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NU 713 Epidemiology/Biostatistics
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Using the quantitative science of epidemiology and biostatistics, this course examines the basis for identification and analysis of factors that promote and inhibit the health of populations. The course includes the history and methods of epidemiology and contemporary public health issues as well as selected biostatics. Epidemiological methods and biostatics are applied to nursing practice, leadership, education and research.
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NU 726 Advanced Research Methods for EBP I
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This is the first of two sequential courses that provides the students with an in-depth analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in nursing and health care research. Throughout the course, students will use critical thinking skills to analyze qualitative and quantitative methods as a framework for making decisions regarding clinical problems. Evidence-based practice models will be analyzed to facilitate the identification of a practice problem and the development of an extensive review of the literature. Pre-requisite NU 740.
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NU 710 Informatics in Health Care
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Informatics in Health Care explores the background and theory of nursing and health care information systems. Strategies are examined for analyzing, designing/developing, implementing, and evaluating information systems for health care professionals and consumers with an emphasis on improving the quality of care delivery. Content and projects are applicable to advanced practice nurses, nurse educators and researchers, nurse leaders, executives and other health care professionals.
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NU 727 Advanced Research Methods for EBP II
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This is the second of two sequential courses that will provide the students with the further development of their evidence-based practice project. This course will focus on in-depth analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. Utilizing an EBP model, students will develop a comprehensive plan for project implementation and evaluation.
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NU 740 Scholarly DNP Project I
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This seminar-formatted course is the first of a four-course series designed to students in implementing an evidence-based practice (EBP) project. This course will introduce students to the capstone process and progression through the four- course series. Discussions of project scope and quality and development of an EBP project proposal will take place. Students will work with faculty to plan, design and evaluate evidence based projects. Students will begin the process of program management, gather and critically appraise evidence, develop goals, determine expected project outcomes and establish an appropriate time-management plan for the project. As part of this four course sequence, students will engage in 400 hours of mentored experience from the inception of the EBP project to dissemination of the findings.
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NU 741 Scholarly DNP Project II
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This seminar-formatted course is the second of a four-course series designed to assist students in implementing an evidence-based practice (EBP) project. This course will build upon work completed in the first course, with the focus on project management, evaluation methods, completion of an EBP project proposal and hearing, and the submission of an IRB application. Students will continue in their completion of 400 hours of mentored experience from the inception of the EBP project to dissemination of the findings.
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NU 742 Scholarly DNP Project III
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This seminar-formatted course is the third of a four-course series designed to assist students in implementing an evidence-based practice (EBP) project. The focus of this course is on the implementation of the evidence-based practice project completed in NU 741 Scholarly DNP Project II and subsequent collection of data for evaluation of the project. Students will continue in their completion of 400 hours of mentored experience from the inception of the EBP project to dissemination of the findings.
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NU 743 Scholarly DNP Project IV
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This seminar-formatted course is the fourth of a four-course series designed to assist students in completing an evidence-based practice (EBP) project. The focus of this course is on analyzing data obtained from the evaluation process and dissemination of the project findings. Students must successfully defend their project orally as well as submit an article to disseminate their EBP project findings and will have completed the 400 hours of mentored experience in this course publication or abstract for professional presentation and an executive summary.
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- Pediatrics (PNP)
- Family (FNP)
- Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
- Women’s Health (WHNP)
- Adult Gerontology – Primary Care (AGPCNP)
- Adult Gerontology – Acute Care (AGACNP)
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NU 661* Care of the Childbearing Woman
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This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of obstetrical client through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
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NU 670* Teaching & Learning Seminar in Nurse Education (24 field work hours)
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This course provides an overview of various components involved in the dynamic of teaching/learning: philosophy, educational psychology, curriculum, methodology, evaluation, and assessment. Emphasis is placed on the development of the nurse educator as a reflective practitioner. Students will discuss social, ethical, legal, and professional issues related to current and future student populations. Classroom learning is applied in a practicum experiences of 25 hours.
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NU 635* Complementary Therapy
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This course provides an objective introductory perspective on the newly emerging field of Complementary/Alternative Modalities (CAM). It examines the traditional, biomedical, and nursing theoretical bases for CAM. It critically examines available research and offers empirical evidence that will allow the nurse to act as a teacher and advocate for the client as well as to assume a leadership and management role on the interdisciplinary team. While the course explores a range of modalities and systems, it focuses in-depth on those clearly within the domain of nursing practice.
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NU 643* Advanced Psychopharmacology
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This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in psychopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: NU 641
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NU 664A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child I
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This course integrates concepts from concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in decision making and clinical management of children. Discussions will focus on issues of health, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the pediatric client.
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NU 664A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning of NU-664A is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665A Clinical Concentration Course – Primary Care of the Child II
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This is the second course in primary care of the child. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of children.
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NU 665A-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Primary Care of the Child II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665A is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 675A-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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Adult Gerontology - Primary Care (AGPCNP)*
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NU 664E Clinical Concentration Course – Adult Gerontology Primary Care I
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This is the first of two courses in primary care of the adult-gerontology client. This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of the adult-gerontology client through the life cycle. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology system.
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NU 664E-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 664E is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665E Clinical Concentration Course – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II
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This course continues to integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problems, decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the family system are included.
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NU 665E-X Clinical Concentration Seminar – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665E is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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HP 626 Sociological, Political, and Economic Perspectives in Gerontology
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This course addresses social, political, and economic factors that impact the aging experience. Sociological, political, and economic theory will be incorporated as a form of understanding resource allocation, priorities, and cultural considerations. The impact of these factors on healthy aging related to income, housing, health care, employment, and policy will be described.
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NU 675E-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP)
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NU 643 Advanced Psychopharmacology
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This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: NU 641
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NU 664C Clinical Concentration Course Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client I
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The focus of this course is developing knowledge and skill in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric mental health problems in the populations across the lifespan. The curriculum also integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment. Psychiatric nurse practitioner students utilize many theoretical sources in the development of their practical skills and draw from neurophysiology, neuropsychology, family systems, and biopsychosocial approaches.
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NU 664C-X Clinical Concentration Seminar Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning of special populations such as the elderly and the chronic mentally ill are emphasized and applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665C Clinical Concentration Course Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client II
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Nurse practitioner students will continue to develop knowledge and skill in the assessment and diagnosis of mental health problems in adults. In-depth study of geriatric mental health problems, such as mood disorders, dementia, and delirium, will prepare students to work with this complex population upon graduation.
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NU 665C-X Clinical Concentration Seminar Primary Care of the Psychiatric Mental Health Client II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665C is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 646 Theory and Practice of Contemporary Psychotherapies
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The focus of this course is on theories and methods used by the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse as broadly applied across treatment settings. Students will explore theory and techniques associated with various therapeutic models with regard to theoretical underpinnings, therapeutic action, techniques, relationship between therapist and patient, and application to different diagnostic populations and family systems. Students will gain learning experiences that promote satisfactory assimilation of mental health and mental illness concepts in their delivery of advanced practice nursing across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice and treatment guidelines utilizing a range of theoretical and conceptual models for conducting psychotherapy and supporting recovery. Selected psychotherapeutic theories will be studied and application made where possible in practicum placements, seminar discussions, and classroom settings.
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NU 675C-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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Women’s Health (WHNP)
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NU 664D Clinical Concentration Course Primary Care of the Woman I
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This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of women's health issues. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to women's health.
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NU 664D-X Clinical Concentration Seminar Primary Care of the Woman I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 664D is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665D Clinical Concentration Course Primary Care of the Woman II
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This course is the second of two concentration courses focusing on developing knowledge and skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the adult population with a special focus on health care for adolescent females and women. This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problems, decision making, and clinical management of women's health issues. Discussions focus on health promotion, disease prevention, recognition and management of acute and chronic conditions, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to caring for patients in primary care settings.
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NU 665D-X Clinical Concentration Seminar Primary Care of the Woman II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665D is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 661 Care of the Childbearing Woman
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This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of obstetrical client through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
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NU 675D-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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NU 661* Care of the Childbearing Woman
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This course integrates concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It fosters development of skills in assessment, problem identification in decision making and clinical management of obstetrical client through the childbearing process. Discussions focus on health promotion, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the obstetrical client. Classroom learning is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences associated with NU 664A/B/D or NU 665 A/B/D.
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NU 670* Teaching & Learning Seminar in Nurse Education (24 field work hours)
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This course provides an overview of various components involved in the dynamic of teaching/learning: philosophy, educational psychology, curriculum, methodology, evaluation, and assessment. Emphasis is placed on the development of the nurse educator as a reflective practitioner. Students will discuss social, ethical, legal, and professional issues related to current and future student populations. Classroom learning is applied in a practicum experiences of 25 hours.
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NU 635* Complementary Therapy
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This course provides an objective introductory perspective on the newly emerging field of Complementary/Alternative Modalities (CAM). It examines the traditional, biomedical, and nursing theoretical bases for CAM. It critically examines available research and offers empirical evidence that will allow the nurse to act as a teacher and advocate for the client as well as to assume a leadership and management role on the interdisciplinary team. While the course explores a range of modalities and systems, it focuses in-depth on those clearly within the domain of nursing practice.
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NU 643* Advanced Psychopharmacology
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This course focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the safe and effective use of medication for psychiatric mental health problems in populations across the lifespan. The curriculum integrates knowledge from previous courses such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and complements the Psychiatric Mental Health curriculum. Course content addresses psychopharmacological interventions for disease categories and expands the foundation in pyschopharmacotherapeutics necessary for nurse practitioners in clinical practice. This course is designed to prepare students for the role of prescriber based on national guidelines and evidence-based practice. Prerequisite: NU 641
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HP 626* Political, Financial and Social Issues in Gerontology
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This course addresses social, political, and economic factors that impact the aging experience. Sociological, political, and economic theory will be incorporated as a form of understanding resource allocation, priorities, and cultural considerations. The impact of these factors on healthy aging related to income, housing, healthcare, employment, and policy will be described. (This course can be taken as an elective by undergraduate or graduate students.)
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NU 664B Clinical Concentration Course Primary Care of the Family I
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This course integrates concepts from the concurrent courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle. Discussions will focus on issues of health, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the family system.
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NU 664B-X Clinical Concentration Seminar Primary Care of the Family I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 664B is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665B Clinical Concentration Course Primary Care of the Family II
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This is the second course in primary care of the family. This course continues the development of skills in decision making and clinical management of families through the life cycle.
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NU 665B-X Clinical Concentration Seminar Primary Care of the Family II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665B is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours
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NU 675B-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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Adult Gerontology – Acute Care (AGACNP)
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NU 655 Acute and Critical Care Pharmacology
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The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive and in-depth background in acute and critical care pharmacotherapy for the adult-geriatric patient. This course will address the pharmacology and appropriate clinical use of agents used in the treatment of selected acute disorders found in acutely/critically ill patients. Recent advances in pharmacotherapy, personalized management strategies, and controversial issues will be included and emphasized.
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NU 664F Clinical Concentration Course: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client I
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This is the first of two concentration courses that integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problem identification, decision-making and clinical management of the adult-geriatric client, in the acute care/critical care setting, utilizing critical thinking. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology population in the acute care/critical care setting are included.
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NU 664F-X Clinical Concentration Seminar: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client I (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 664F is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 665F Clinical Concentration Course: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client II
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This is the second of two concentration courses that integrate concepts from courses in pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment with nursing theory, process, and research. It will foster development of skills in assessment, problem identification, decision-making and clinical management of the acute and critical care adult-geriatric client through use of critical thinking. Discussions on health promotion, policy, organizational issues, access to care, and advanced professional practice as they relate to the adult-gerontology population in the acute care and critical care setting are included.
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NU 665F-X Clinical Concentration Seminar: Acute and Critical Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client II (300 Clinical Hours)
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Classroom learning from course NU 665F is applied in supervised clinical preceptorship experiences of 300 hours.
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NU 675F-X Final NP Clinical Immersion Course (200 Clinical Hours)
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This final course in the NP curriculum is an immersive clinical practice experience meant to synthesize the knowledge gained in all previous courses in the curriculum to demonstrate the integration of the program competencies and role-specific competencies in preparing the student for NP practice in their specialization. Supervised clinical preceptorship experience of at least 200 hours.
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*Formerly referred to as AGNP
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Admission Requirements
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To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following qualifications:
- BSN degree from regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program
- Prerequisite course in statistics
- Active unencumbered RN license
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- One year of critical care work experience (for AGACNP program only)
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Application Requirements
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You can begin your application process today. To get started you will need to submit the following:
- Application form
- Proof of active unencumbered RN license
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume and statement of purpose
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About Regis
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As a leader in education, Regis is dedicated to offering programs with a holistic view of health care that are designed for the future of the field. Through cutting-edge coursework, industry-active faculty members, and an array of majors and graduate programs, Regis has been able to positively impact the educational community, health care landscape, and personal lives of students nationwide.
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“In recent years, Regis has become a powerhouse in professional and graduate education in nursing and health sciences. As a result, our university has become increasingly visible locally, nationally, and internationally.”
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— Dr. Antoinette Hays RN, Ph.D., President
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When you choose Regis, you join a closely knit community with big university benefits. As a Regis student, you have the opportunity to build a solid foundation, lasting professional connections, and the specialized expertise you need to expand your skills and perspective. Prepare to enter the workplace confidently with an education of the highest standard.
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Preparing You to Succeed in an Evolving, Global World
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Regis is a leading Catholic, co-ed university whose mission is to prepare students to succeed in our evolving, global world. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, at Regis, you’ll benefit from our experienced faculty dedicated to helping you evaluate the theoretical basis for nursing, using evidence from research and theory to enhance delivery of quality health care and enabling you to reach the top level of nursing you desire. Our BSN to DNP online degree is designed to help you promote lasting change in health care while always looking toward the future.
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Michele Pedulla, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE
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Associate Professor, Associate Dean
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“The experience has surpassed my expectations and, as I look forward to graduation, I feel confident in the knowledge and methodologies that I have learned throughout my time in the program. The staff and faculty at Regis have made me feel like family, guiding me through my options and supporting me through each step.”
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— Ellis Whalen, Online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice FNP Program
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Will my degree say "online?"
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All degrees conferred by Regis College adhere to the same rigorous academic standards. As such, the degree will not state that it was earned online, and will be regarded by employers in the same as any degree, earned on campus.
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What makes Regis’ online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program unique?
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Regis is a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston that has been preparing students for success since 1927 through cutting-edge technology and industry-focused curriculum that continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of health care.
Our distinguished, personable, and doctorally prepared faculty provide a supportive, values-based nursing education integrated with a focus on holistic patient-centered care. Our online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice program incorporates insider perspectives on the leadership qualities the field demands to help you build the skills you’ll need to positively affect the field.
Our program offers several concentration options to allow DNP students to specialize their practice in their passions as they achieve their terminal degree in nursing.
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What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
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A DNP is a terminal degree that prepares expert nurse leaders for the highest level of nursing practice. The DNP-prepared nurse has practice expertise and works to improve the delivery of care to all patients in the health care system.
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What are the benefits of earning my DNP vs. MSN?
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The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has endorsed shifting the minimum education level for advanced nursing practice from MSN to the DNP. As more nurses pursue DNPs than ever before, the rise in the number of DNP-holders has made doctorate-level education preferable to compete in the job market.
A doctorate in nursing may also prepare you for high-level positions and new career opportunities in health care, as well as higher earning potential.
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Is Regis accredited?
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Yes. Regis College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). Regis’ online and on-campus nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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Am I required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) to apply?
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No. We do not require a GRE score to apply to our online graduate nursing programs.
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What is the duration of the online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program?
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Students may complete the online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in as few as 40 months. The core classes range from 8-16 weeks in length and are offered throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.
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How many credits are earned in the online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree?
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Depending on the concentration you’ve chosen to specialize your degree, the number of credits in the online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree may range between 73-76 (76 for PMHNP specialization).
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Do I need clinical experience before entering the program?
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This program allows for BSN-credentialed nurses to transition directly into the online BSN to DNP program as long as they hold a valid RN license. One year of critical care experience is required for the ACNP program.
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What is the cost of the program?
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Tuition
- $1025 per credit hour
- $182 Nursing clinical fee for CastleBranch
More information about online graduate nursing program tuition and fees, financial aid, payment options, etc., can be found here.
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Can I transfer credits that I earned from another program?
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Yes. You may be eligible to transfer up to 9 graduate credits from a regionally accredited institution and accredited program. Courses should be 3 credits each with a final grade of a B- or better. Have more questions? Speak with an admissions advisor to learn more.
*Conditions may apply
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How do I know what classes to take each semester?
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Each student is assigned an advisor who will review their program sequence, outlining the courses to take in each semester.
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What type of support services are available to me?
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We’re here to help you excel. Our student services team and faculty are available to answer your questions in a supportive environment and can connect you to the resources you need.
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What are the clinical requirements for the online BSN to DNP program?
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The online BSN to DNP student will typically complete 600 hours of clinical practice. Credit and clinical hours may vary depending on chosen specialization.
Students have an option to space out clinical hours over 2-4 semesters, with approval from the program director.
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Will I be assisted in securing clinical placements?
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Students will have a role in finding their own placements; however, students may have additional assistance from our knowledgeable clinical coordinators.
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Can I complete my practicum hours at my current job?
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We encourage students to find clinical practicum locations outside of their current workplace. With faculty approval, you may be able to complete practicum hours at your work.
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What if I hold a nursing license in another state/country?
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Your current, unrestricted RN nursing license can be from any of the states found listed here. Prospective graduate nursing students should review state licensure requirements prior to applying to or enrolling in any of Regis College’s programs.
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Will I need to come to campus during the program?
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No campus visit required. The online graduate nursing programs at Regis can be completed 100% online.
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Can I complete the program while still working?
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Many of our students continue to work while in our program, although each student’s needs vary in work-life balance and availability of clinical practicum.
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Do you offer tuition assistance to online students?
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Regis is proud to offer a 10% tuition discount on fully online programs for employees, members, and spouses of employees of our partner organizations.*
Regis College aims to help military, veterans, and their families to further their education. This is why we offer a 15% tuition discount to all active and reserve military, veterans, and military spouses for our online programs.
We’re also pleased to offer 15% off tuition on online programs to all federal government employees, and their spouses, working in any federal department.
A 10% Alumni discount is available to anyone who has graduated from Regis with a degree, excluding those who only received a certificate from Regis.
Two levels of graduate assistantships are offered at Regis, giving students the unique experience of gaining valuable professional skills while benefiting from financial aid opportunities.**
*Some exceptions apply. The Regis partnership discount cannot be combined with any other discount or scholarship offered by Regis.
**Graduate Assistantships are available to graduate students who are enrolled in a minimum of six credits within their graduate program and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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Online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice Resources
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We aim to support students, new graduates, and experienced nurses by providing the information that matters. Browse through our blog to find articles, research, career and employment tips, details about the online BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, and all the latest in health care news.
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The DNP prepares graduates to excel in the field of specialized advanced nursing — including employment in clinical leadership, administration, and faculty positions.
What Can I Do with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Some nursing professionals choose to focus their careers on technical nursing disciplines, such as nurse education and administration, while others are more interested in clinical practice.
Benefits of Earning a DNP Degree
Because a DNP is a terminal degree and enables students to view health care from a top-down clinical perspective, graduates are often afforded a wider range of career options.
Can You Earn a BSN to DNP Online with No GRE Scores?
One trend defines the health care industry’s evolution: nurses continue to take on new roles entailing much greater responsibility.
Nurse Practitioner Career Advancement Options
Nurse practitioner career options can reach advanced levels that feature more responsibilities and higher earning potential..
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Employee Discounts
Regis partner employees can receive a discount on their tuition. Find out if your employer is a partner.
Regis partner employees can receive a discount on their tuition. Find out if your employer is a partner.
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Federal & Military Discounts
Federal government employees as well as active and reserve military and veterans are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition. Find out more.
Federal government employees as well as active and reserve military and veterans are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition. Find out more.
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Alumni Discounts
Regis alumni who have received a previous degree from Regis are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition. Speak to an advisor for more information.
Regis alumni who have received a previous degree from Regis are eligible for a 10% discount on tuition. Speak to an advisor for more information.
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We are here to support you through the process. Speak to an advisor to learn more.
We are here to support you through the process. Speak to an advisor to learn more.
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Nursing Student Loan Program
Nurture your nursing career with Regis: Affordable loans for aspiring nurses.
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Nurture your nursing career with Regis: Affordable loans for aspiring nurses.
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Regis discounts cannot be combined with any other discount or scholarship offered by Regis. Some exceptions may apply.
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