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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at NMU
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree prepares graduates to provide the most advanced level of nursing care for individuals, families, groups and communities. This includes direct care of patients, management of care for individuals and populations, administration of nursing systems and development and implementation of health policy. The program consists of two tracks, a Post-Baccalaureate and a Post-Master’s. The patient population focus is families and individuals across the lifespan (Family Nurse Practitioner). Courses are delivered on a part-time basis, using a low-residency model, which includes online coursework with two on-campus visits. Clinical practicum hours may be completed in the student’s community with an approved preceptor. In addition to clinical practicum experiences, students may choose to take elective courses in nursing or other areas of graduate study that are not required for the major.
The Post-Baccalaureate DNP track consists of 78 credits of coursework and includes 1,000 supervised clinical practicum hours. The patient population focus is families and individuals across the lifespan (Family Nurse Practitioner). Courses are delivered on a part-time basis, using a low-residency model, which includes online coursework with occasional on-campus visits. Clinical practicum hours may be completed in the student’s community with an approved preceptor. In addition to clinical practicum experiences, students may choose to take elective courses in nursing or other areas of graduate study that are not required for the major.
After meeting specified requirements and completion of 45 credits, students will receive a Master of Science in Nursing degree and be eligible to obtain national certification as a family nurse practitioner.
The Post-Master’s DNP track is designed for students with a Master of Science in Nursing degree and national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The Post-Master’s curriculum is 33 credit hours and clinical practicum hours are individualized, based upon prior coursework.
Courses are delivered on a part-time basis, using a low-residency model, which includes online coursework with one on-campus visit in the final semester of the program. Clinical practicum hours may be completed in the student’s community with an approved preceptor. In addition to clinical practicum experiences, students may choose to take elective courses in nursing or other areas of graduate study that are not required for the major.
The DNP program received full accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in 2021, meeting nationally mandated standards.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree prepares graduates to provide high quality advanced nursing care to individuals, families, groups and communities. This includes direct care of patients, management of care for individuals and populations, and implementation of health policy. The program consists of a post-baccalaureate master’s degree with a patient population focus of families and individuals across the lifespan (family nurse practitioner). Courses are delivered on a part-time basis, using a low-residency model, which includes online coursework with occasional on-campus visits. Clinical practicum hours may be completed in the student’s community with an approved preceptor. In addition to clinical practicum experiences, students may choose to take elective courses in nursing or other areas of graduate study.
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Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Graduate Bulletin