DNP Programs
Union University
Jackson, TNContact Name: Patsy E. Crihfield DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Associate Dean of Graduate ProgramsPMHS,
Our DNP program mission is to connect Christian faith and the professional practice of nursing that is excellence-driven, Christ-centered, people-focused, and future-directed within the scope of their practice as determined by education, licensure, and specialty certification.
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYContact Name: Maeve Howett, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAAN, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives
University of Akron
Akron, OHContact Name: Marlene Huff, Ph.D, MSN, BSN, CNS, RN, Interim Associate Dean/Interim Director
University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, ALContact Name: Aimee Holland, DNP, WHNP-BC, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN, Associate Dean for Graduate Clinical Education
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, ALContact Name: Darlene Showalter, DNP, CNS, DNP Program Coordinator
The UAH DNP program has very competitive tuition with no additional fees regardless of residence. A Nurse Faculty Loan Program is available for students who plan to teach after graduation. Loans supports tuition, books, software, and other reasonable educational expenses.
The MSN portion of the BSN-to-DNP is hybrid. DNP courses are fully on-line.
Eligible students include nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, and individuals certified in leadership/administration or informatics. Part-time and full-time enrollment is available.University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, ALContact Name: Vickie Samuel, BA Communication Studies Graduate Recruitment & Retention Liaison
Two pathways to the DNP degree are available, the post-baccalaureate to DNP (BSN to DNP) and the post-master’s to DNP (MSN to DNP). The BSN to DNP pathway admits BSN-prepared nurses. The MSN degree will be awarded concurrently with the DNP degree at the conclusion of the program. The MSN degree offers one of the following concentrations associated with it: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, dual Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Administrator. The BSN to DNP pathway for Nurse Practitioner concentrations is currently available to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi residents only.
The MSN to DNP pathway admits those with a minimum of a Bachelor’s in Nursing and a Master’s in Nursing or another relevant field. Those with a Master’s in a field other than nursing may be required to complete additional courses. The program of study offers the opportunity for a focus in education or executive administration through additional elective coursework if desired.
The DNP curriculum includes the development of a clinical practice project. This DNP project is designed to synthesize scholarship in an advanced nursing practice specialty or an area of health care leadership. Practice immersion experiences provide the context within which the project is completed. Students develop the project under the direction of a team, including program faculty, the student, the clinical advisor, the faculty advisor, and alumni mentors. All courses are offered in a distance accessible format.
Amy Lee, DNP, ARNP, WHNP-BC
DNP Coordinator
Clinical Associate Professor
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University of Alaska
Anchorage, AKContact Name: Megan Volkov DNP, APRN, NP-C, Assistant Professor - DNP Program Chair
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZContact Name: Allen Prettyman, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP, Associate Professor, Director DNP Program
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, ARContact Name: Debbie Shirey, Graduate Program Coordinator
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