Bulletin Description –Doctorate in Nursing Practice
Nursing
Contact Information
Address: 2301 New Science Facility
Phone: 906-227-2834
Fax: 906-227-1658
Web Address: www.nmu.edu/nursing
Email: bsnurse@nmu.edu
Associate Dean and Director: Nanci Gasiewicz
Nursing at NMU
The School of Nursing provides a program of graduate study that leads to a Doctorate in Nursing
Practice (DNP) with specialization as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). FNPs function as
primary health-care providers for individuals of all ages and their families. They practice in a
variety of rural and urban ambulatory settings, such as physician offices, hospital outpatient
clinics, health maintenance organizations, community health clinics and specialty clinics.
Graduates are eligible for state and national certification. The graduate nursing program meets
nationally mandated standards and received full accreditation (10 years) from the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in 2003, meeting nationally mandated standards.
Program Requirements
The DNP program consists of two tracks; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to DNP and a
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to DNP. The BSN to DNP track consists of 77 credits of
coursework and the MSN to DNP consists of 50 credits of coursework. Both tracks include
supervised clinical hours. On-campus courses are scheduled one day per month. Clinical
practicum hours may be completed in the student’s community with an approved preceptor.
Students must pass a comprehensive examination during the final semester of the program.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to comply with the regular admission requirements of the Office of
Graduate Education and Research. Additional requirements include:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing from a CCNE or
NLNAC accredited nursing program
2. A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
3. BSN to DNP applicants: Current unrestricted RN license in the United States
4. MSN to DNP applicants: Current unrestricted RN license in the United States
5. Three references from professional colleagues
6. Written goal statement
7. Current curriculum vitae/resume
8. Criminal background clearance
Prerequisite Course:
1.
AIS 435 – Research using Digital Information Sources
* Students who are admitted to the DNP program will be required to take AIS 435 within
5 years prior to the start of DNP coursework.
Other Desirable Qualifications:
1. Completion of a statistics course (recommended but not required).
2. Completion of a health assessment course in undergraduate program with a B or better.
3. Completion of courses in anatomy and physiology in the undergraduate program with a
B or better.
Applicants must complete both an NMU application and a DNP application for admission by
April 15th. The completed NMU application is submitted to the Office of Graduate Education and
Research, 401 Cohodas Hall, along with a $50 application fee. The DNP application is submitted
to the School of Nursing, 2301 New Science Facility. Applications received after April 15th will
be considered on a space-available basis. Admission to the DNP program will be offered every
four years.
Computer Requirements
Students are strongly recommended to participate in NMU’s laptop program and must have
access to a high-speed Internet connection. Student should be proficient in using Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, e-mail and accessing the Internet.
Post Admission Requirements for the Clinical Practicum
Students must provide the School of Nursing current evidence of the following prior to their
clinical rotations:
1. An unrestricted RN license
2. TB skin test (yearly), MMR, hepatitis B, and tetanus (booster every 10 years)
3. CPR certification
4. Nurse practitioner student malpractice insurance (approximately $250 per year)
5. Criminal background check
6. Urine drug screen
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
Nursing
Total Credits Required for Degree:
BSN to DNP Track: 77
MSN to DNP Track: 50
BSN to DNP Track
Graduate Core
All courses are required: 37
NU 612 Statistics (4 cr.)
NU 710 Research Utilization (3 cr.)
NU 726 Epidemiology (3 cr.)
NU 801 Theoretical Foundations (3 cr.)
NU 803 Leadership (3 cr.)
NU 805 Organizational Behavior (3 cr.)
NU 815 Informatics for Health Care (3 cr.)
NU 818 Evidence Based and Translational Methods (3 cr.)
NU 820 Health Policy (3 cr.)
NU 899 Scholarly Project (6 cr.)
CLS 536 Genetics for HealthCare Providers (3 cr.)
Advanced Practice Core
All courses are required: 9
NU 541 Advanced Health Assessment (3 cr.)
NU 552 Advanced Pathophysiology (3 cr.)
NU 554 Advanced Pharmacology (3 cr.)
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty
All courses are required: 26
NU 742 Primary Care -1 (3 cr.)
NU 744 Primary Care -2 (3 cr.)
NU 746 Primary Care -3-Specialty (3 cr.)
NU 743 Clinical Internship -1 (4 cr.)
NU 745 Clinical Internship -2 (4 cr.)
NU 747 Clinical Internship -3 (4 cr.)
NU 749 Clinical Internship -4 (4 cr.)
NU 750 Clinical Internship Capstone (1 cr.)
Elective Courses
Both elective courses are required: 5
Nursing Education Emphasis
NU 562 Foundations of Nursing Education (3 cr.)
NU 569 Nursing Education Practicum (2 cr.)
MSN to DNP Track
Graduate Core
All courses are required: 37
NU 612 Statistics (4 cr.)
NU 710 Research Utilization (3 cr.)
NU 726 Epidemiology (3 cr.)
NU 801 Theoretical Foundations (3 cr.)
NU 803 Leadership (3 cr.)
NU 805 Organizational Behavior (3 cr.)
NU 815 Informatics for Health Care (3 cr.)
NU 818 Evidence Based and Translational Methods (3 cr.)
NU 820 Health Policy (3 cr.)
NU 899 Scholarly Project (6 cr.)
CLS 536 Genetics for HealthCare Providers (3 cr.)
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty
All courses are required: 8
NU 746 Primary Care -3-Specialty (3 cr.)
NU 749 Clinical Internship -4 (4 cr.)
NU 750 Clinical Internship Capstone (1 cr.)
Elective Courses
Both elective courses are required: 5
Nursing Education Emphasis
NU 562 Foundations of Nursing Education (3 cr.)
NU 569 Nursing Education Practicum (2 cr.)