SCHOOL OF NURSING PROGRAM

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.

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Areas of Study
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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.

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.

Learn More About 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
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“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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