Program Overview

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Advanced Nursing Practice (Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner), DNP

Program Description

The adult-gerontology nurse practitioner concentration of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is an advanced nursing practice degree. This program prepares graduates to provide holistic, client-centered primary care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a variety of settings.

At a Glance

• College/school: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Concurrent Program Options

Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details.

This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:

• Nursing and Healthcare Innovation, PhD

Degree Requirements

• 84 credit hours including the required applied project course (DNP 707)
• Required Core (13 credit hours)
  • DNP 704 Principles of Evidence-Based Care in Advanced Practice (4)
  • DNP 705 Health Care Outcomes Management (3)
  • DNP 708 Systems Thinking in a Complex Healthcare Environment (3)
  • DNP 709 Individual and Innovation Leadership in Healthcare Practice (3)
• Concentration (22 credit hours)
  • DNP 623 Adult-Gerontology Health Promotion (3)
  • DNP 624 Adult-Gerontology Health Promotion Practicum (3)
  • DNP 625 Management of Common Health Problems in Adult-Gerontology: Theory (3)
  • DNP 626 Management of Common Health Problems in Adult-Gerontology: Practicum (5)
  • DNP 627 Management of Complex Health Problems in Adult-Gerontology: Theory (3)
  • DNP 628 Management of Complex Health Problems in Adult-Gerontology: Practicum (5)
• Other Requirements (40 credit hours)
  • DNP 601 Theoretical Foundations for Advance Practice Nursing (3)
  • DNP 602 Evaluating Research for Practice (3)
  • DNP 604 Advanced Human Pathophysiology Across Lifespan (4)
  • DNP 605 Advanced Health Assessment Across Lifespan (3)
  • DNP 608 Applied Pharmacotherapeutics Across Lifespan (3)
  • DNP 609 Advanced Practice Nursing Role (1)
  • DNP 679 Biostatistics: Principles of Statistical Inference (3)
  • DNP 703 Innovation in Communication-Scholarly and Professional Writing (2)
  • DNP 711 Healthcare Policy and Innovation (3)
  • DNP 712 Clinical Residency and Management (12)
  • DNP 715 Dynamics and Principles of Information in Health Care (3)
• Electives and Research (6 credit hours)
• Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
  • DNP 707 Disseminating Evidence to Advance Best Practice in Health Care and Health Policy (3)

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Three professional letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Goal statement
  • Admission essay
  • Proof of English proficiency
• A current unencumbered RN license in the state in which the student plans to do clinical practicums is required
• An interview with program faculty is required
• One year of clinical experience working within the student's specialty population is preferred
• Health and safety requirements include passing disposition on a background clearance and satisfactory completion of a substance screen

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: December 15 (Priority)
• Session | Modality | Deadline | Type
  • Session A/C | In Person | December 15 | Priority

Career Opportunities

DNP graduates are prepared for excellence upon entering the workplace and are prepared to practice at the most advanced level of nursing. Graduates of the adult gerontology nurse practitioner program have the knowledge and training to provide health care for patients in a wide variety of settings. Career examples include:

• Business owner
• Community advocate
• Nurse practitioner
• Professor

Professional Licensure

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state.