Program Overview
West Chester University's Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program is a three-year, hybrid program designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for leadership roles in healthcare. The curriculum includes coursework in nursing science, leadership, and practice, with a focus on evidence-based practice, program evaluation, healthcare policy, and advocacy. Students will gain experience in applying research to nursing practice and develop skills in leadership, healthcare economics, and program evaluation.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program at West Chester University is a three-year, full-time or part-time program designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to assume leadership roles in healthcare. The program is offered in a hybrid format, with online coursework and on-campus intensives. The D.N.P. curriculum includes coursework in nursing science, leadership, and practice. Students will develop skills in evidence-based practice, program evaluation, healthcare policy, and advocacy. They will also gain experience in the application of research to nursing practice.
Year 1
- Fall:
- NSG 701: Transition to Doctoral Study (1 credit)
- NSG 702: Leadership for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits)
- Spring:
- NSG 706: Nursing Ethics in Clinical Practice & Leadership (3 credits)
- NSG 709: Nursing Informatics (3 credits)
- Summer:
- NSG 703: Healthcare Policy and Advocacy (3 credits)
Year 2
- Fall:
- NSG 705: Analytical Methods of Evidence Based Practice II (3 credits)
- NSG 707: Healthcare Economics for the Advanced Practitioner (3 credits)
- Spring:
- NSG 704: Analytical Methods for Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare I (3 credits)
- NSG 708: Program Evaluation (3 credits)
Year 3
- Fall:
- NSG 810: Application of Evidence-Based Practice (4 credits)
- Spring:
- NSG 811: DNP Project Seminar I (3 credits)