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Adult Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

Adult Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

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ASU is not currently accepting applications to this program.

Program description
Degree awarded: DNP  Advanced Nursing Practice (Adult Nurse Practitioner)

The DNP in advanced nursing practice with a concentration in adult nurse practitioner is designed for registered nurses who seek to become advanced practice nurses as adult nurse practitioners. Providing a foundation for this specialty are graduate courses in application of theory to advanced practice; application of evidence to advanced practice; advanced pathophysiology; advanced health assessment; and advanced practice nursing role. The program is designed to be accessible for students living or working at a distance, with course work delivered in a hybrid online format in which students attend on-campus sessions two or three times each semester.

Graduates in the adult nurse practitioner concentration are prepared to provide primary care to adults who are in various states of health in a variety of settings. Health promotion and illness prevention are among the essential threads integrated throughout the plan of study. Focused clinical experiences are arranged with appropriate preceptors and administrators. Every attempt will be made to arrange this in the student's geographical area. In the event that clinical sites are unavailable in that area or if the faculty determine the student needs additional faculty supervision of skills, the student will be required to complete the clinical experience in the Phoenix area. Experiences with disadvantaged and multicultural populations are encouraged as are experiences in rural areas, and sites are available for these experiences.

At a glance
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree requirements

84 credit hours including the required applied project course (DNP 707)

Completion of an evidence-based doctoral applied project focused on a clinical issue relevant to advanced practice nursing is required.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center has recommended a minimum of 1,000 postbaccalaureate practicum hours for all students completing the DNP. The program includes 1,170 practicum hours, exceeding the ANCC requirement.

Admission requirements

Applicants must submit the Division of Graduate Education online application. Admission to graduate status in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation is based upon meeting the following requirements:

  1. completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution
  2. an undergraduate junior and senior GPA equal to 3.00 or a cumulative GPA equal to 3.00 (4.00 = "A") or higher for any baccalaureate or graduate degree attained
  3. a current unencumbered license*
  4. satisfactory completion of the analytical writing section of the GRE
  5. three online recommendations from individuals knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and nursing leadership potential along with one self-evaluation submitted by the applicant
  6. an interview with a representative of the specialty area
  7. proof of English proficiency**

*If clinical practice will occur outside of Arizona, the student must have a current unencumbered license in the state where clinical practice will be conducted. If clinical practice will occur within Arizona, the student must have a current unencumbered Arizona license to practice as a registered nurse. All students must have current certification as an advanced practice nurse.

**Applicants whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency per the Division of Graduate Education requirement and all requirements for the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, if considered an international student.

Applicants must fulfill requirements of both the Division of Graduate Education and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

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