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 BSN DNP Program
The Post BSN DNP program prepares nurses to practice at the highest level in advanced practice or leadership areas. The program is divided into two components. The first component consists of courses for initial preparation for the advanced practice clinical or functional role. The second component consists of courses for doctoral level preparation for advanced practice clinical or functional roles. The Post BSN DNP student is encouraged to earn the Master of Science in Nursing as a part of the program; however, one may choose to simply earn the DNP degree. If one chooses the Master of Science in Nursing as a part of the DNP program, a MS level oral exam and Research Project are required.
Post BSN DNP Majors
Advanced Practice Major
Specialty :
Adult/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Midwife
Leadership Major
Specialty:
Clinical Research Management
Healthcare Informatics
Organizational Leadership
Public Health
Post MS DNP Program
Post MS DNP Majors
The KU School of Nursing DNP program offers nurses two majors: the Advanced Practice Major and the Leadership Major.
For Post MS DNP Advanced Practice Major
Appropriate MS preparation for the Advanced Practice Major includes Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Midwife and Nurse Anesthetist. We are currently not accepting anesthesia applicants.
For Post MS DNP Leadership Major
Appropriate MS preparation includes Nursing Leadership (Administration), Healthcare Informatics, Public Health, and Clinical Research Management.
Please select “curriculum “link for further information.
Resources:
DNP student manual
Possible DNP Specialty Courses
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