Nursing Practice (Emphasis on Public and Community Health Nursing), Doctorate of Nurse Practice
DNP ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed Application and residency form with supporting documents.
2. Preferred cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for graduate coursework.
3. Transcripts: All graduate applicants must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities from which they earned a degree or certificate. In some cases, transcripts may be required even if a degree was not completed to verify prerequisite work was completed. Include transcripts for all BSN and MSN coursework. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to USC Upstate or delivered in a sealed envelope bearing a registrar’s stamp.
4. 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)
5. 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)
6. A letter of reference that attests to the applicant’s academic ability, professional competency and personal character from doctoral-prepared registered nurses or physician.
7. Unencumbered, active registered nurse (RN) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in state where clinical experiences will occur.
8. Must be licensed in the United States
9. Current BLS certification.
10. 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.