Advanced Nursing Practice (Geriatric Nurse Practitioner) (DNP)
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Advanced Nursing Practice (Geriatric Nurse Practitioner) (DNP)
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NUGNPDNP
Geriatric, Gerontology, Practitioner, advance, nursing
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program. Please contact the college for information about the Advanced Nursing Practice (Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) (DNP)
Degree awarded: DNP
Advanced Nursing Practice (Geriatric Nurse Practitioner)
The program is designed for nurses seeking to become advanced practice nurses as nurse practitioners of geriatric patients. 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; pharmacology and advanced practice nursing roles. The DNP program is designed to be accessible to students living or working at a distance, with course work delivered in a hybrid online format in which students attend on-campus sessions two to three times each semester.
A major focus of this program is acquisition of advanced knowledge and skills for primary care, case management, screening and health promotion of older adults in a variety of settings, including private practice, ambulatory clinics, acute care, long-term care facilities and patients homes. 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 their 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.
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84 credit hours and an applied project
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 post-baccalaureate practicum hours for all students completing a DNP. This program includes 1,125 practicum hours, exceeding the ANCC requirement.
Applicants must submit a graduate admission online application. Admission to graduate status in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation is based upon meeting the following requirements:
- completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution
- an undergraduate junior and senior GPA equal to 3.00, or a cumulative GPA equal to 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") or higher for any baccalaureate or graduate degree attained
- a current unencumbered license*
- satisfactory completion of the analytical writing section of the GRE
- three online recommendations from individuals knowledgeable about the applicant's academic and nursing leadership potential and one self-evaluation submitted by the applicant
- an interview with a representative of the specialty area
- proof of English language 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 the requirements of both the Division of Graduate Education and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
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