Program Overview

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Online DNP - Nurse-Midwifery Program

The Online DNP - Nurse-Midwifery program at Baylor University is designed to prepare students for advanced practice in nurse-midwifery. The program focuses on providing holistic, women-centered care and is grounded in a Christian community.

Program Overview

The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is ranked among the top graduate schools for DNP programs. The curriculum emphasizes healthcare services for women and gender-related health needs, providing a detailed study of antepartum, labor and birth, gynecological, newborn, and preventive care.

Admission Requirements

To apply for the online BSN-DNP NM program, the following requirements must be met:

• BSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
• 3.0 GPA (courses taken pass/fail will not be eligible for admission)
• At least one year of full-time experience as a professional nurse in labor and delivery, on the mother-baby unit, or in an outpatient OB/GYN setting at the time of application
• Current unencumbered RN license
• Complete an acceptable written personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor, one from a peer nurse, and one from an MSN, DNP, or PhD-prepared nurse)
• No GRE or MAT required

For the online Post Master's DNP program:

• Verification of an unencumbered license to practice as an APRN
• Master's degree with a major in nursing
• Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Three letters of recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor, one from a peer nurse, and one from an MSN, DNP, or PhD-prepared nurse)
• Verification of total clinical hours obtained for the Master's degree
• Complete a written personal statement
• Current clinical practice within the last two years
• Successful completion of a graduate-level statistics course with a grade of B or better (must be completed prior to matriculation into the program)

Program Features

• CCNE-accredited and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
• Main coursework is online with on-campus immersions throughout the program
• Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours for BSN pathway and 1,000 hours minimum for MSN pathway
• Courses are 15 weeks, with two start terms per year
• Students learn from nationally recognized faculty
• Clinical placement support
• Total credits: 75 for BSN pathway and 38-75 for MSN pathway

Program Outcomes

The Online DNP Nurse-Midwifery program outcomes are designed to meet the standards of core competencies established by the American College of Nurse-Midwives, including:

• Essential I: Scientific Underpinnings for Practice
• Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Systems Thinking
• Essential III: Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice
• Essential IV: Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care
• Essential V: Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care
• Essential VI: Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes
• Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health for Improving the Nation's Health
• Essential VIII: Advanced Nursing Practice
• NM-Specific: Safe, Competent, Compassionate Midwifery Care
• NM-Specific: Evidence-based, Collaborative Practice

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program at Baylor University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001.

Clinical Placement Support

Clinical placement is a required educational component of Baylor's online nursing programs. The hands-on learning, supervision, and applying theory into practice prepare students for their future role in the field. Many students also find potential employment opportunities at their placement site upon graduation.

Faculty

The faculty for the Online DNP - Nurse-Midwifery degree program are committed to delivering state-of-the-art instruction through innovative learning methodologies. They embody the unique mission of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing of Baylor University by preparing nurse-midwives, within a Christian community, for professional practice, healthcare leadership, and worldwide service.

Why Baylor University Online?

Baylor University Online offers a unique blend of academic excellence, Christian values, and innovative online learning. The university is ranked among the top graduate schools for DNP programs, and the online DNP - Nurse-Midwifery program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for advanced practice in nurse-midwifery.