Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)
This is an online, post-master’s program designed for working nurses. Students obtaining their DNP through Coker University will continue to increase their practice expertise while adding valuable leadership and translational science skills. The DNP program is for nurses who wish to pursue a wide range of advanced healthcare positions including academic and leadership roles or those requiring increased clinical expertise. Four hundred and fifty (450) clinical hours are included as part of coursework and are individually designed to help meet career goals. All of these roles offer the opportunity to improve patients’ lives and make healthcare better, whether by leading other nurses, educating future nurses, or influencing health policy.
Program Policies
Admission
- Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or better from an accredited master of science program
- APRNs will need to have graduated from an accredited nursing program and possess an active and unencumbered nursing license as an APRN
- Nurses pursuing a DNP with an executive leadership focus must have an unencumbered nursing license and a master’s degree in nursing or a related field
- Transcripts from all programs attended
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Interview with Nursing Faculty
- Depending on where clinical hours are completed, background checks, drug screens and other clearances may be required
- No more than three (3) credits may be transferred into the DNP program
Progression
- Students must earn a grade of at least B in all required nursing courses. Any grade lower than B will be considered a failure and the course will be repeated.
Students in the DNP program must complete the required courses listed below. Courses with clinical hours may carry an additional fee as identified in the University catalog.
Requirements
Doctor of Nursing Practice Requirements
| NUR 701 | Concepts of DNP Practice | 3 |
| NUR 722 | Application of Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| NUR 724 | Development of Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| NUR 732 | Healthcare Policy and Reform,Healthcare Outcomes | 3 |
| NUR 735 | Data Analytics, Technology, and,Healthcare Outcomes | 3 |
| NUR 736 | Leadership & Innovation | 3 |
| NUR 744 | Population Health and Health Equity | 3 |
| NUR 748 | Effective Practice Within Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| NUR 791 | Project Planning | 2 |
| NUR 792 | Project Development | 2 |
| NUR 793 | DNP Project | 3 |
| NUR 794 | DNP Practicum | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 33
*NUR 701, NUR 724, NUR 736, NUR 791, NUR 792 includes 75 Practicum hours