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Union University School of Nursing

BSN-DNP Program



BSN-DNP > Nurse Practitioner Tracks (FNP, PNP and ANP)

The practice environment of a nurse practitioner is constantly changing. These changes are based on the increasing complexity of patient care and evolving practice issues of the healthcare system. To address the increasing complexity of patient care and evolving practice issues, a 5-semester Post-master’s DNP Program is available to enhance your effectiveness as a healthcare leader in the profession as a nurse practitioner.

Application deadline of January 15 is noted for acceptance into this track that begins in the fall of each year. Contact the Nursing Admissions Coordinator, at 731.661.6545 for enrollment information.

BSN-DNP Curriculum Model
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Fall I
NUR 720 Faith and Science 3
NUR 515 Advanced Nursing Statistics for the Health Sciences 3
NUR 544 Advanced Health Assessment (40 lab hours) 3
BIO 500 Advanced Pathophysiology 2
    11
Spring I
NUR 622 Advanced Pharmacology 3
NUR 533 Advanced Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice 3
NUR 715 Technological Transformations of Healthcare 3
NUR 617/627A/627C Primary Care of the Family: Pediatric and Women's Health/Primary Care of Adults: Acute Management/Primary Care of Children: Acute Management (160 clinical hours) 4
    13
Summer I
NUR 600 Primary Care Procedures 2
NUR 547/557A/557C Primary Care of the Family: Health Promotion/Primary Care of Adults: Health Promotion/Primary Care of Children: Health Promotion (160 clinical hours) 4
NUR 559 Role Development and Collaborative Strategies in Advanced Nursing Practice 2
    8
Fall II
NUR 710 Methods for Evidence Based Practice 3
NUR 730 Epidemiology 3
NUR 639/638A/638C Primary Care of the Family: Acute and Chronic Management/Primary Care of Adults: Chronic Management/Primary Care of Children: Chronic Management (160 clinical hours) 4
    10
Spring II
NUR 793 DNP Project Development 3
NUR 725 Healthcare Policy and Economics 3
NUR 650 Specialty Focus Practicum (80 clinical hours) 2
    8
Summer II
NUR 735 Fellowship I (180 clinical hours) 2
NUR 705 Organizational Leadership and Management 3
NUR 745 Leadership and Teaching Practice Strategies 3
    8
Fall III
NUR 791 DNP Project Implementation 3
NUR 738 Fellowship II (240 clinical hours) 3
    6
Spring III
NUR 794 DNP Project Completion 3
NUR 739 Fellowship III (240 clinical hours) 3
    6
Summer III
NUR7XX Transitions to DNP Practice 3
    3
Total Credit Hours 73
Total Months 36
Total Clinical Hours 1220

2013-2014 Tuition Rates

Program Admission Requirements

  • Completed NursingCAS and supplemental application with application fee of $50.00
  • Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from an accredited program
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Cumulative science GPA (Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, statistics) of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
  • Official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate course work attempted
  • Current unencumbered RN and APN licensure (if applicable) in state of residence
  • Eligible for licensure as registered nurse and APN (if applicable) in Tennessee
  • Interview with the Nursing Graduate Admissions Selection Committee
  • International students must complete TOEFL with WES evaluations of transcripts
  • Three letters of professional/academic reference specifying the applicant's capabilities for graduate study to include one letter of reference from the current supervisor
  • Statement of past clinical and/or work experiences, scholarly activities, and community service that supports future goals in obtaining a practice doctorate
  • One year of critical care experience (Nurse Anesthesia Applicants Only)