Post Graduate - DNP Completion

The Fran & Earl Ziegler College of Nursing is excited to announce the addition of the BSN to DNP Program to its academic offerings starting Summer 2020. Students interested in pursuing an MSN in the roles of family nurse practitioner, adult/gerontology clinical nurse specialist or nursing administration are encouraged to explore this new option which combines the graduate and doctoral coursework into one seamless terminal degree.

The creation of an integrated BSN to DNP curriculum is in line with the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties' (NONPF) and the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists’ (NACNS) commitment to move all entry-level nurse practitioner education to the DNP degree by 2025. Additionally, the program supports the American Organization of Nurse Leaders’ position that nurses at the highest leadership levels be prepared at the doctoral level. The program is not an addition to master's studies, but rather an integration of the objectives and learning opportunities required for attainment of doctoral level core and population-focused competencies.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a practice doctorate that prepares clinical scholars recognized for outstanding leadership and innovative evidence-based patient/population centered outcomes. The program focuses on interprofessional collaboration and developing competencies in practice, leadership, and quality improvement an safety that lead to enhanced outcomes important to patients, families, providers, and organizations.

Residency requirements: Due to federal regulations from the Department of Education, the College of Nursing currently accepts applications for its online doctoral degree programs from residents of the states participating in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA), view a list of participating states. Applicants are encouraged to check with their local State Boards of Nursing regarding any specific professional licensure requirements prior to applying or enrolling.

The Post-Graduate DNP Completion pathway is offered in a flexible online format, with Full-Time and Part-Time options.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements:

Completion of a Master's degree in Nursing from a United States regionally accredited institution.
Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Oklahoma or compact state by the time of enrollment in the first semester.
Minimum Cumulative GPA for 3.0 in all college coursework at the time of application and at the time of enrollment.
Resume or CV.
The most qualified applications will be invited to an interview.

Additional Admission Details:

Please Note: The LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Graduate Certificates, PhD, and DNP programs in the OU College of Nursing are hybrid and/or online or part-time programs. The F-1 visa regulations require in-person courses, and these programs do not meet those requirements. Thus, international students are not accepted for these programs (LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Post-Graduate Certificates, PhD, and DNP). International students are only eligible to apply for the ABSN and TBSN pathways as they have in-person requirements.
All applicants should refer to the professional licensure disclosure information for the programs available at this link: https://www.ouhsc.edu/academicaffairs/professional-licensure-disclosure.

If after reviewing the qualifications for this program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact Nursing@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.

For more information on how to apply and materials needed please visit: https://nursing.ouhsc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/apply-now/application-process

NOTICE: Admission requirements are subject to change. It is the applicant’s responsibility to stay informed regarding current applicable requirements. Please check the website often for updates.

Curriculum

Post-Graduate DNP Completion Curriculum

NOTE: 1 credit hour of Practice Inquiry equals 64 clinical hours.

Prefix and Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
NURS 6123	Applied Statistics I	3
NURS 8112	Scientific and Scholarly Foundations for Adv. Practice I	2
NURS 8333	Healthcare Quality for Improved Outcomes	3
NURS 8423	Evidence-Based Practice & Scholarship in Advance Practice Nursing	3
NURS 8033	Population Health	3
NURS 8443	Organizational and Systems Leadership in Nursing	3
NURS 8323	Health Policy Local to Global	3
NURS 8113	Translational Science for EBP and QI	3
NURS 8313	Economics and Finance in Health Care for Advanced Practice	3
NURS 8123	Informational Systems & Technology for Healthcare Transformation	3
NURS 8712	Roles, Innovations, and Opportunities of the DNP	2
NURS 8730	Practice Inquiry I	1-5 hours
NURS 8740	Practice Inquiry II	1-5 hours
NURS 8800	Practice Inquiry III	1-5 hours
NURS 8010	Practice Inquiry IV	1-5 hours

		Total Credit Hours: 31-51
		Total Clinical Hours: 1000-1280

Course Sequence

The DNP Post-Graduate Completion pathway offers two enrollment options: a Full-Time track completed in 2 years, and a Part-Time track completed in 3 years.

Full-Time Course Sequence

NOTE: 1 credit hour of Practice Inquiry equals 64 clinical hours.

Academic Term	Course Title	Credit Hours
Fall 1	NURS 8112 Scientific & Scholarly Foundations for Advanced Practice I	2
Fall 1	NURS 8443 Organizational and Systems Leadership in Nursing	3
Fall 1	NURS 8333 Healthcare Quality for Improved Outcomes	3
Fall 1	NURS 6123 Applied Statistics	3
Spring 1	NURS 8423 EBP & Scholarship in Advanced Practice Nursing	3
Spring 1	NURS 8123 Informational Systems & Technology for Healthcare	3
Spring 1	NURS 8730 Practice Inquiry 1	1-5
Summer 1	NURS 8740 Practice Inquiry 2	1-5
Fall 2	NURS 8113 Translational Science fr EBP and QI	3
Fall 2	NURS 8800 Practice Inquiry 3	1-5
Fall 2	NURS 8033 Population Health	3
Spring 2	NURS 8010 Practice Inquiry 4	1-5
Spring 2	NURS 8712 Roles, Innovations, & Opportunities of the DNP	2
Spring 2	NURS 8323 Health Policy Local to Global	3
Spring 2	NURS 8313 Economics & Finance in Healthcare for Advanced Practice	3

		Total Credit Hours: 31-51
		Total Clinical Hours: 1000-1280

Part-Time Course Sequence

NOTE: 1 credit hour of Practice Inquiry equals 64 clinical hours.

Academic Term	Course Title	Credit Hours
Fall 1	NURS 8112 Scientific & Scholarly Foundations for Advanced Practice I	2
Fall 1	NURS 8443 Organizational and Systems Leadership in Nursing	3
Fall 1	NURS 6123 Applied Statistics	3
Spring 1	NURS 8423 EBP & Scholarship in Advanced Practice Nursing	3
Spring 1	NURS 8123 Informational Systems and Technology for Healthcare	3
Summer 1	NURS 8323 Health Policy Local to Global	3
Fall 2	NURS 8113 Translational Science for EBP and QI	3
Fall 2	NURS 8333 Healthcare Quality for Improved Outcomes	3
Spring 2	NURS 8730 Practice Inquiry 1	1-5
Spring 2	NURS 8313 Economics & Finance in Healthcare for Advanced Practice	3
Summer 2	NURS 8740 Practice Inquiry 2	1-5
Fall 3	NURS 8800 Practice Inquiry 3	1-5
Fall 3	NURS 8033 Population Health	3
Spring 3	NURS 8010 Practice Inquiry 4	1-5
Spring 3	NURS 8712 Roles, Innovations, & Opportunities of the DNP	2

		Total Credit Hours: 31-51
		Total Clinical Hours: 1000-1280