SCHOOL OF NURSING PROGRAM
Doctor of Nursing Practice —
Doctor of Nursing Practice —
BSN to DNP
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at the University of Mobile is designed to prepare nurse leaders with advanced knowledge and skills with a focus on the Christian worldview.
Doctor of Nursing Practice — BSN to DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice — BSN to DNP
The student will be prepared to lead health care initiatives guided by evidence-based practice in any setting, from a small clinic to a national platform. The Doctor of Nursing Practice is offered as an online program with three on-campus intensives to enhance hands-on experience and networking with other leaders in nursing. Students will present the outcomes of their DNP Capstone project during this on-campus intensive. Options for completion of the degree include the Post-Master to DNP track, and BSN to DNP track.
Areas of Study
All Programs
All Programs
GRADUATE
- Doctor of Nursing Practice —BSN to DNP Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice — Post–Master’s
- Master of Science in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing Leadership
- Post-Master’s APRN Certificate
Areas of Study
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Admission Requirements
- Submission of application.
- Submission of official transcripts of all college coursework from all institutions attended.
- International Students:
- Students with international transcripts must provide an evaluation from Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (cgfns.org) for previous nursing coursework.
- Students with international transcripts must provide evaluation from
- World Education Services (http://www.wes.org/) for previous non-nursing coursework.
- International students must show proof of English proficiency.
- Applicants should request that official TOEFL test scores be sent directly to Enrollment Services.
- Completion of BSN degree from a regionally accredited educational institution.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must hold and maintain an unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Submission of a clear background check and absence of criminal conviction.
- Submission of health history and record of required immunizations.
- A personal interview with the Graduate Admissions Committee of the School of Nursing may be required, if requested.
- Submission of current personal health insurance coverage.
Graduate Handbook
Program of Study
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 1 (FALL) | CREDIT HRS | ||||
| NU 507 | Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | 4 | ||||
| NU 508 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 | ||||
| NU 528 | Roles and Interpersonal Collaboration | 3 | ||||
| NU 619 | Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | ||||
| TOTAL | 12 | |||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 2 (SPRING) | |||||
| NU 527 | Research Methods and Quality Methods in Evidence Based Practice | 3 | ||||
| NU 509 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | ||||
| NU 551 | Family Nurse Practitioner I | 7 | ||||
| TOTAL | 13 | |||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 3 (SUMMER) | |||||
| NU 501 | Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 | ||||
| NU 525 | Informatics and Health Care Technology | 3 | ||||
| NU 652 | Family Nurse Practitioner II | 7 | ||||
| TOTAL | 13 | |||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 4 (FALL II) | |||||
| NU 653 | Family Nurse Practitioner III | 7 | ||||
| NU 613 | Specialty Focus Practicum | 2 | ||||
| NU 626 | Transitions to Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | ||||
| TOTAL | 11 | |||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 5 (SPRING II) | |||||
| NU 701 | Scholarly Foundations for Advanced Practice | 3 | ||||
| NU 720 | Principles of Epidemiology and Population Health (3-0-0) | 3 | ||||
| NU 715 | Foundations for Scholarly Writing (3-0-0) | 3 | ||||
| TOTAL | 9 | |||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 6 (SUMMER II) | |||||
| NU 703 | Project Development | 4 | ||||
| NU 710 | Clinical Scholarship in Evidence Based Practice | 3 | ||||
| TOTAL | 7 | |||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 7 (FALL III) | |||||
| NU 702 | Health Information Systems | 3 | ||||
| NU 705 | Faith and Science | 2 | ||||
| NU 809 | Fellowship I | 4 | ||||
| TOTAL | 9 | |||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 8 (SPRING II) | |||||
| NU 812 | Fellowship II | 4 | ||||
| NU 815 | Diversity and Social Issues in Healthcare | 3 | ||||
| TOTAL | 7 | |||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 9 (SUMMER III) | |||||
| NU 712 | Organizational Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 3 | ||||
| NU 830 | Ethics and Health Care Policy Transformation and Economics | 3 | ||||
| TOTAL | 6 | |||||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 87 | ||||||
| TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 1200 | ||||||
Program of Study with Nurse Educator Certificate
| REQUIRED COURSES | |||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 1 (FALL) | CREDIT HRS | |||||
| NU 507 | Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning | 4 | |||||
| NU 508 | Advanced Pathophysiology | 3 | |||||
| NU 528 | Roles and Interpersonal Collaboration | 3 | |||||
| NU 619 | Health Policy for Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | |||||
| TOTAL | 12 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 2 (SPRING) | ||||||
| NU 527 | Research Methods and Quality Methods in Evidence Based Practice | 3 | |||||
| NU 509 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3 | |||||
| NU 551 | Family Nurse Practitioner I | 7 | |||||
| TOTAL | 13 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 3 (SUMMER) | ||||||
| NU 501 | Theory and Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 | |||||
| NU 525 | Informatics and Health Care Technology | 3 | |||||
| NU 652 | Family Nurse Practitioner II | 7 | |||||
| TOTAL | 13 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 4 (FALL II) | ||||||
| NU 653 | Family Nurse Practitioner III | 7 | |||||
| NU 613 | Specialty Focus Practicum | 2 | |||||
| NU 626 | Transitions to Advanced Nursing Practice | 2 | |||||
| NU 515 | Curriculum Development | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 14 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 5 (SPRING II) | ||||||
| NU 701 | Scholarly Foundations for Advanced Practice | 3 | |||||
| NU 720 | Principles of Epidemiology and Population Health (3-0-0) | 3 | |||||
| NU 715 | Foundations for Scholarly Writing (3-0-0) | 3 | |||||
| NU 517 | Testing and Evaluation | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 12 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 6 (SUMMER II) | ||||||
| NU 703 | Project Development | 4 | |||||
| NU 710 | Clinical Scholarship in Evidence Based Practice | 3 | |||||
| NU 540 | Teaching Nursing | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 7 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 7 (FALL III) | ||||||
| NU 702 | Health Information Systems | 3 | |||||
| NU 705 | Faith and Science | 2 | |||||
| NU 809 | Fellowship I | 4 | |||||
| NU 550 | Role Synthesis for the Nurse Educator | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 12 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 8 (SPRING II) | ||||||
| NU 812 | Fellowship II | 4 | |||||
| NU 815 | Diversity and Social Issues in Healthcare | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 10 | ||||||
| COURSE | SEMESTER 9 (SUMMER III) | ||||||
| NU 712 | Organizational Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 3 | |||||
| NU 830 | Ethics and Health Care Policy Transformation and Economics | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 6 | ||||||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 99 | |||||||
| TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS: 1200 | |||||||
Tuition & Fees
Graduate Student Loan Forgiveness
GRADUATE NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
Through the Nurse Faculty Loan Program, graduate nursing students are eligible for up to 85% loan forgiveness.
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Program Benefits
Career Opportunities
Program Benefits
- Work full-time while earning a degree
- Center for Excellence in Healthcare Practice offers state-of-the-art simulation labs
- Online courses with three on-campus intensive
- Faculty are experienced health care professionals and educators who mentor students
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Public Health Departments
Primary Care Facilites
Private Practices
Health Care Executive
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
“The University of Mobile DNP degree is a practice doctorate in nursing which prepares graduates to function at the highest level of nursing practice. Graduates of the DNP program focus on providing care with an emphasis on improving quality and access to underserved and diverse populations. Our DNP graduates acquire abilities and skills in advocating for reasonable evidence-based health regulations and practices, collaborative relationships, cultural competence, and partner with diverse groups to address health disparities.”
Dr. Jessica Garner, DNP, FNP
Graduate Dean, School of Nursing Assistant Professor of Nursing
251.442.2339
jgarner@umobile.edu
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