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Online MSN to DNP in Nurse Education
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Nurse educators are critical to the success of our health care systems, as they prepare student nurses for careers in compassionate and life-saving work. However, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), faculty shortages across the country are limiting student capacity at a time when the need for professional registered nurses continues to grow.
The AACN recommends that nurse educators complete a graduate-level degree, such as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), because it prepares them to attain a firm grasp of the core professional competencies that are central to developing, implementing, managing, evaluating, and improving nurse education programs in various settings.
Our online MSN-DNP Nurse Education program includes a competency based curriculum that prepares for all modalities including online, simulation and traditional. The program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed today to support desired learning outcomes, provide critical feedback and effectively educate the ‘nurse of the future.’
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FNP, PNP, WHNP, AGNP, AGACNP, and PMHNP
Credits: 54-66
Courses: 15-19
Duration: 44-48 months
DNP Leadership, DNP Education, and DNP General
Credits: 27-36
Courses: 9-12
Duration: 20-24 months
Application Deadline:
December 8, 2025
Upcoming Start Date:
January 5, 2026
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Why Regis Online for Your DNP in Nurse Education?
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Complete in 24-36* 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 the Boston Area
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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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Among The Princeton Review’s “Best Regional Colleges”
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Ranked among the Top 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges by The Business Journals
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Nurse Education by the Numbers
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80,000
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The number of qualified applications who were turned away from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs in 2019 due to an insufficient number of faculty. (AACN)
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7.2%
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The national nurse faculty vacancy rate, according to a report released by AACN in 2019. 89.7% were faculty positions requiring or preferring a doctoral degree.
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72,600
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The estimated number of postsecondary nursing instructors employed in the U.S. (BLS.gov)
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+22%
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The projected employment growth of nursing instructors from 2020-2030, faster than the average of all occupations.
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What Can You Do With a DNP Degree in Nurse Education?
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Exposure to the advanced theoretical and clinical concepts featured in the DNP curriculum can help graduates qualify for advanced positions in academia as well as clinical training and development programs. As nurse educators, they use their advanced expertise to teach nursing students and practicing nurses the knowledge and skills necessary to attain higher education degrees or certifications. They design education programs, implement teaching methods to support desired learning outcomes for students, and provide critical feedback along the way.
- Designing course curriculum
- Evaluating and updating current educational programs
- Conducting lectures
- Designing assignments and test to assess student learning
- Mentoring and advising students with constructive feedback
- Facilitating guided classroom discussions
- Leading clinicals to help develop students’ practical skills
- Contributing to scholarly work
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Where Do Nurse Educators Work?
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With a national shortage of nursing faculty and a wave of Baby Boomers nearing retirement, nurse educators are in higher demand than ever. That means DNP degree holders who specialize in nursing education can take their teaching expertise to a variety of settings, including:
- General medical and surgical hospitals
- Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals
- Privately owned practices
- Junior colleges
- Four-year colleges
- Universities
- Technical and trade schools
- Distance learning programs
- Long-term care facilities
- Community health agencies
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“My experience in this program exceeds my expectation of earning the DNP degree. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge from the course work of this program as well as from the faculty.”
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Careers with an Online MSN 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 April 2021, the median salary for the DNP-prepared nurse was $103,662. *
By 2025, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has recommended that the DNP be required for advanced practice nursing. Similarly, the Future of Nursing report issued by the Institute of Medicine has called for nurses to take on greater responsibility to handle the growing number of patients requiring care as populations age and we navigate new challenges brought forth throughout the recent pandemic. An online Doctor of Nursing Practice can 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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Online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice Curriculum
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Experience an Expertly Crafted Curriculum Taught by Our Supportive Faculty.
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We’re here to educate and support you. With several degrees of student support, no GRE requirements, and a flexible learning environment, we’re breaking down barriers that often prevent bright minds from reaching their full potential in advanced practice. Your online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice starts with three entry points:
MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (1st Specialization)
- Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program
- Active unencumbered RN license
- You might have to take additional courses as part of the program
MSN NP to Doctor of Nursing Practice (2nd Specialization)
- Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program
- Active unencumbered RN license
- Proof of NP certification
- You might have to take additional courses as part of the program
MSN NP to Doctor of Nursing Practice (Doctorate Only)
- Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution and accredited nursing program
- Active unencumbered RN license
- Proof of NP certification
- You might have to take additional courses as part of the program
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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 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 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 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 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)
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- Adult Gerontology – Acute Care (AGACNP)
- Adult Gerontology – Primary Care (AGPCNP)
- Nurse Education
- Nurse Leadership
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Pediatrics (PNP)
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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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Elective
Select one: NU 635 Complementary Therapy, NU 661, NU 643, or NU 670 – 24 field work hours)
Select one: NU 635 Complementary Therapy, NU 661, NU 643, or NU 670 – 24 field work 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 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 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 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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Adult Gerontology - Primary Care (AGPCNP)**
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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 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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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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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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Family (FNP)
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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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Elective
Select one: NU 635 Complementary Therapy, NU 661, NU 643, NU 670 – 24 field work hours, or HP 626
Select one: NU 635 Complementary Therapy, NU 661, NU 643, NU 670 – 24 field work hours, or HP 626
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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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Nurse Education
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NU 636 Instructional Methods in Nursing Education (24 field work hours)
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This course offers an analysis of various instructional models/methods and their application to the design of curricula in educational settings to create positive learning environments. Models are discussed in light of course content, objectives, goals, and current research. Students will focus on problem solving, common teaching/learning situations, and the relationship between theory and practice.
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NU 637 Assessment and Evaluation in Nursing Education (24 field work hours)
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This course offers a study of both formal and informal assessment techniques and the components involved in each approach. Students will conduct an analysis of models of outcome assessment and program evaluation and their relationship to classroom/clinical settings. Classroom learning is applied in a practicum experiences of 25 hours.
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NU 656 Introduction to Simulation in Nurse Education (24 field work hours)
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This course will enable you to develop an understanding of the essential principles of nursing simulation education. You will discuss best practices for simulation immersion and debriefing and will analyze the challenges and solutions related to its implementation. We will also explore the implications of evidence gathered in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) study.
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NU 670 Seminar in Teaching and Learning Nurse Educators (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 677 Online Instruction and Course Facilitation (24 field work hours)
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This online asynchronous course will provide the learner with evidence-based best practice techniques and strategies for implementing online course instruction and course facilitation. Topics covered will include discussion board facilitation, group process online, managing academic challenges, supporting online course engagement incorporating student-to-student and student-to-faculty communication and overall management of the online course classroom. Classroom learning is applied in a practicum experiences of 25 hours.
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NU 678 Online Development and Teaching Strategies (24 field work hours)
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This asynchronous online course will engage the learner in developing a syllabus and course teaching materials for the online environment. Utilizing the content expert and peer reviewer process of course development, each learner will participate in active learning strategies to develop beginning competence in online course development with additional focus on the selection of population specific teaching strategies.
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Nurse Leadership
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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 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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HP 648 Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations
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This course covers complex issues related to organizational behavior and leadership, strategic planning, human resources, and other management issues and challenges in a wide range of health care organizations, including nonprofit, community-based health care organizations.
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Co-Requisite Courses for MSN-DNP (Non-Nurse Practitioners)
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If not completed prior to admission, the following courses must be completed during the program.
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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 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 evidenced-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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MSN-DNP (Non-Nurse Practitioners) take these additional courses
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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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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 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 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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Co-Requisite Courses for MSN-DNP (Nurse Education and Nurse Leadership)
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If not completed prior to admission, the following courses must be completed during the program.
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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 evidenced-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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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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Co-Requisite Courses for MSN-DNP (second specialization)
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If not completed prior to admission, the following courses must be completed during the program.
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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 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 evidenced-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 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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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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Co-Requisite Courses for MSN NP to DNP (Doctorate only)
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If not completed prior to admission, the following courses must be completed during the program.
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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 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 evidenced-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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*You might have to take additional courses as part of the program.
**Formerly referred to as AGNP
**Formerly referred to as AGNP
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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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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 fashion as any degree, earned on campus.
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What makes Regis’ online MSN-DNP unique?
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Regis is a leading Catholic university in Greater Boston that has been preparing students for success in an evolving, global world since 1927. Our renowned and doctorally prepared faculty provide nurses with a values-based education integrated with cutting-edge technology and industry-focused curriculum in a wide variety of high-demand and niche specializations, including Nurse Education. Our program offers several flexible entry options for the DNP student, including your first specialization, or second specialization, doctorate coursework only, and the MSN-DNP Bridge program.
Our online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice incorporates insider perspectives on the leadership qualities the field demands to help you build the skills you’ll need to positively affect the field.
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What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice?
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A DNP degree 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 within the health care system.
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What are the benefits of earning my DNP?
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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 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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What entry tracks are offered for the online MSN-DNP program?
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The program allows four specific points of entry:
- MSN to DNP – Designed for non-nurse practitioners who hold an MSN
- MSN NP to DNP (second specialization) – Designed for NPs who are interested in adding a new area to their existing scope of practice.
- MSN NP to DNP (Doctorate only) – Designed for existing NPs looking to pursue doctorate-level coursework.
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How many credits are earned through the online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree?
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Depending on your entry point and chosen specialization, the amount of credits earned through the online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree may vary:
MSN NP to DNP (Doctorate only): 27-36 credits
Nurse Education Track: 36 credits
MSN to DNP:
Family Nurse Practitioner: 58 credits
Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner: 61 credits
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: 58 credits
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: 64 credits
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner: 61
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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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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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How do I know what classes to take each semester?
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Each student is assigned an advisor who will review each student’s 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 is the duration of the online MSN-DNP program?
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Depending on your entry point, you may complete your online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in as few as:
24 months – MSN NP to DNP (Doctorate only), Leadership Track and Nurse Education Track
36 months – MSN to DNP/MSN NP to DNP (second specialization)
*Final curriculum will be decided on individual basis, including potential transfer credits
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What is the cost of the program?
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Cost Per Credit Hour:
- $1025 per credit hour
Application fee: $75
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. Three credits each, final grade of a B- or better. Have more questions? Speak with an admissions advisor to learn more.
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What are the clinical requirements for the online MSN to DNP program?
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The online MSN 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 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 modalities does the online DNP in Nurse Education program prepare you for?
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The online MSN-DNP Nurse Education program provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to effectively educate the “nurse of the future” through a competency-based curriculum that prepares you for all modalities including online, simulation, and traditional.
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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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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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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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