The doctor of nursing practice at the KU School of Nursing prepares advanced
practice nurses at the highest level of nursing practice. The DNP offers
sophisticated, cutting-edge experiences that help nurses actively engage in
a complex, dynamic, and demanding health care field. Skills in collaboration,
innovation and evaluation, complemented by advanced practice nursing skills
will prepare nurses to shape the future of health care. Such advanced
practice nurses will be prepared to provide patient-centered care that is evidence-based,
contribute to the development of evidence-based practice, and pursue leadership
roles in a variety of health care and educational settings.
DNP Program Objectives
- Integrate science-based theories with clinical expertise and organizational management to provide leadership in health care systems and in development of health care policy.
- Apply research utilization skills in various health care delivery systems.
- Synthesize, interpret, and apply knowledge from nursing practice, research, and theory to promote and sustain evidence-based advanced nursing practice.
- Demonstrate professional values in advanced practice nursing roles.
- Communicate and collaborate with colleagues in nursing and other disciplines to meet the health needs of client systems in varied health care delivery systems.
- Use information and technology in the development and implementation of programs to evaluate outcomes of care, care systems, and quality improvement.
Post MS DNP Program
Majors
The KU School of Nursing DNP offers nurses two majors: the Advanced Practice Major and the Leadership Major.
For Advanced Practice Majors
Appropriate MS preparation for the Advanced Practice
Major includes Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Midwife and Nurse
Anesthetist.
For the Leadership Major
Appropriate MS preparation includes Nursing Leadership
(Administration), Healthcare Informatics, Public Health, and Clinical Research Management.
Resources:
DNP student manual
Possible DNP Specialty Courses
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