Nursing, D.N.P. (from M.S.N.)

Contact Information

Stephanie S. DeBoor, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN
Associate Dean Graduate Programs
Associate Professor
775-682-7156
deboors2@unr.edu

Carrie Hintz, DNP, RN, CEN
Track Leader and Advisor for Post-Master’s DNP
775-682-7170
carrierowley@unr.edu

Graduate Handbook

Program Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the O.S.N. D.N.P. program, graduates will:

• Provide advanced nursing care to improve patient and population healthcare outcomes in various direct and indirect settings.
• Take leadership roles in the analysis, delivery and management of nursing care and healthcare systems.
• Provide evidence-based practice through the application of analytical methods, information systems technology, and clinical research.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to meet the healthcare needs of culturally and ethnically diverse individuals and populations.
• Act as change agent, leader, and advocate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare policy as it affects populations and the nursing profession.

Admission Requirements

The applicant must:

• hold a MS degree with a concentration in nursing from a NLN or CCNE accredited institution.
• be licensed at a level consistent with the focus of D.N.P. study.
• hold national certification (or be eligible for certification) in an advanced practice role.
• have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the graduate level.
• provide documentation of clinical and leadership excellence.
• have completed graduate-level course work (with a grade of B or better) in pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment, research & nursing theory (clinical specialization applicants).

These admission requirements are general requirements for the O.S.N. D.N.P. program. Specific detailed requirements broken down for the individual specializations (Advanced Practice, Clinical Education Leadership, Health Policy and Nurse Executive) are listed below. These detailed requirements are specific based on the coursework required by each specialization.

Please refer to the specific specialization for the application checklist and detailed requirements
http://www.unr.edu/degrees/nursing/dnp#requirements

Deadline

The Application deadline for the O.S.N. D.N.P. program at UNR for Fall admission is March 1st and October 1st for Spring admission. Priority review of applications will take place with notification of acceptance by April 15th (Fall) and November 15th (Spring).  Eligible applicants will be reviewed and offered admission on a first come, first served basis. For additional program and admission information, please contact the Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno.

I. Program Requirements

The 30 unit program is delivered totally online except for annual meetings of 2-3 days on the home campus.

II. Total Units (30 units)