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Post-Master's 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 April 10 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.
Post-Master's DNP Curriculum Model
| Year 1 | Year 2 | ||||
| Fall Semester | Fall Semester | ||||
| NUR 720 | Faith and Science | 3 | NUR 736 | Fellowship II (240 clinical hours) | 3 |
| NUR 710 | Methods for Evidence-Based Practice |
3 | NUR 791 | DNP Project Implementation | 3 |
| NUR 730 | Epidemiology | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 9 | Total Credits | 6 | ||
| Spring Semester | Spring Semester | ||||
| NUR 715 | Tech. Transformations of Health Care |
3 | NUR 737 | Fellowship III (240 clinical hours) | 3 |
| NUR 725 | Health Care Policy & Economics | 3 | NUR 792 | Project Completion | 3 |
| NUR 790 | DNP Project Development | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 9 | Total Credits | 6 | ||
| Summer Semester | |||||
| NUR 735 | Fellowship I (180 clinical hours) | 2 | |||
| NUR 745 | Leadership & Teaching Practice Strategies |
3 | |||
| NUR 705 | Org. Leadership and Management | 3 | |||
| Total Credits | 8 | ||||
| Total Curriculum Hours | 38 | ||||
| Total Practice Hours | 660 | ||||
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2013-2014 Tuition Rates
- $805 per credit hour
- How To Apply For Financial Assistance
Post-Master's DNP Admission Criteria
- Union University School of Nursing Application with a $50 application fee
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science, preferably in Nursing, from an accredited program.
- Completion of a masters degree in nursing from an accredited program preferred
- Earned masters degree other than an MSN may be considered but may require additional coursework prior to enrollment. If applying for nurse practitioner or nurse anesthesia tracks, must demonstrate evidence of current national certification in the specialty area.
- 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 transcripts 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