Nursing Practice (Emphasis on Public and Community Health Nursing), Doctorate of Nurse Practice
DNP ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must meet and/or furnish the following criteria:
- Completed Application, application fee ($45), and residency form with supporting documents.
- Preferred cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for graduate coursework.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) & Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a nursing professionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts must be sent from the institution to the admissions office at USC Upstate.
- Personal goal statement (Applicants are required to submit a 1 – 2 page that describe career goals and how the DNP Degree with a concentration in Public and Community Health will be utilized)
- Current CV or Resume (in addition to their education and professional experiences, to include any certifications, leadership experiences, experiences with diverse or underserved population, paid or volunteer healthcare experiences)
- A letter of reference that attests to the applicant’s academic ability, professional competency and personal character from doctoral-prepared registered nurses or physician.
- Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in state where clinical experiences will occur.
- Must be licensed in the United States
- Current BLS certification.
- No GRE Required
Required Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from a nationally accredited program
- Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in state where clinical experiences occur
(Part-time study is also possible; students should seek guidance regarding required sequencing.)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NURS U801 | Translating Science-Based Theories and Evidence into Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS U802 | Epidemiology and Environmental Health for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS U803 | Global and Cultural Inequities, Disparities, and Access in Population Focused Health | 3 |
| NURS U804 | Global and Cultural Diversity in Population Focused Health Practicum | 2 |
| NURS U805 | Disaster Preparedness and Management for Advanced Community and Public Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS U806 | Use of Technology in Population-Focused Care | 2 |
| NURS U807 | Healthcare Economics, Policy and Finance | 3 |
| NURS U808 | Organizational Leadership and System Thinking | 3 |
| NURS U809 | Organizational Leadership and Systems Thinking Practicum | 2 |
| NURS U810 | Program Evaluation in Community and Public Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS U811 | DNP Project Practicum I | 3 |
| NURS U812 | DNP Project Practicum II | 4 |
| NURS U813 | DNP Project Practicum III | 4 |
| DNP PROJECT (AS NEEDED) 1 | ||
| NURS U814 | DNP Project Practicum IV | 1-3 |
| INDEPENDENT STUDY OPPORTUNITY for DNP Students (Optional) 2 | ||
| NURS U899 | Independent Study for DNP Students | 1-3 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 3 | 37-40 | |
- 1
Students who do not complete the DNP project in NURS U813 should enroll in this course to complete the practicum.
- 2
Students who wish to explore a particular research interest have the option of completing an independent study.
- 3
Total hours may vary based on DNP Practicum and individual student's experience.
- Design clinical prevention and population health interventions through the application, translation, and implementation of evidenced based practice into clinical decision-making in the planning and delivery of care across the health care continuum.
- Translate scientific underpinnings into practice while influencing health care policy for advocacy in health care and instilling ethical comportment, professionalism, and health equity in nursing practice.
- Demonstrate organizational and systems leadership in addressing complex health problems while using information systems and patient care technology for the transformation of health care.
- Demonstrate expertise in advanced nursing practice addressing contributors and barriers to global and cultural inequities, disparities, and accessibility of quality and safe healthcare.
- Collaborate inter-professionally to improve patient and population health outcomes.