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Online DNP Program | Doctor of Nursing Practice

Wilkes University Online — Online DNP

Doctor of Nursing Practice

**100% Online Coursework**
Flexible, 12-week courses

**Student Support Services**
Supporting you until graduation

**Multiple Start Dates**
3 entrance opportunities per year

**Affordable Tuition**
$1,024 per credit hour

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DNP Program Outcomes

Apply scientific inquiry, innovation and technology to become a leader in advanced nursing practice:

Analyze research methods to appraise relevant literature for its application in practice and to evaluate clinical outcomes in a variety of settings.
Demonstrate competence in biostatistics as they relate to medical and biological problems.
Apply nursing informatics in research, clinical practice, management and education.
Integrate concepts and methods of epidemiological and environmental health analysis and their application to advanced nursing practice.

Integrate and disseminate knowledge for quality improvement and advocacy for patient and population health outcomes while engaging in healthcare policy:

Critically evaluate healthcare disparities and analyze strategies for quality improvement.
Interpret data for making recommendations or facilitating processes that improve patient healthcare delivery systems.
Apply findings to generate practical guidelines, design evidence-based interventions, examine patterns and predict outcomes.
Integrate epidemiological knowledge into nursing practice in a variety of healthcare settings through research, program development, health policy and advocacy.

Demonstrate the ability to apply scholarship and research to implement solutions to the nation’s complex health problems and translate evidence-based research into clinical practice:

Analyze and synthesize theoretical and empirical research relevant to a clinical practice issue.
Design a comprehensive and holistic approach to this problem using an evidence-based presentation.
Discuss clinical problems and practice change within the context of theoretical frameworks.
Assess organizational readiness for the implementation of the research project.
Identify key stakeholders and gatekeepers within the healthcare organization.
Discuss the role of the Institutional Review Board as it relates to practice change.
Develop an implementation timeline that includes a data collection and data analysis plan.
Implement the DNP project based on identified organizational needs.

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Time to Complete
2 years
Courses
10 Courses
Clinical Hours
Dependent on number of clinical hours completed in prior coursework

NSG 600 — Nursing Informatics

Students use information systems to analyze patient data, perform research and evaluate project outcomes. The course will include applications in computer-based patient records, database management systems, e-health, distance education and research. Legal and ethical issues associated with computer use will also be examined (Credits: 3).

NSG 601 — Biostatistics

Statistics is the science whereby inferences are made about specific random phenomena on the basis of relatively limited sample material. It is widely used in biological, health, and social sciences, etc. Biostatistics is the branch of applied statistics that applies statistical methods to medical and biological problems (Credits: 3).

NSG 602 — Ethical Principles for Advanced Nursing Practice

This course will analyze a broad range of ethical principles that impact the health professions, from euthanasia and abortion to informed consent and behavior control. Examination of the ethical, moral, and legal obligations within selected decision-making frameworks will be completed. Strategies to assist in the resolution of ethical dilemmas will be developed through the application of selected theories and concepts. Interaction between ethical, legal, and political events that affect advanced practice nursing will be explored (Credits: 3).

NSG 603 — Application of Nursing Research

This course analyzes research methods to appraise research literature for its application in practice and to evaluate clinical outcomes in a variety of settings. In addition, the application of relevant research findings will be used to generate practice guidelines, design evidence-based interventions and to examine patterns and predict outcomes. The collaborative role of the DNP in research will also be discussed (Prerequisite: NSG 601; Credits: 3).

NSG 604 — Epidemiology and Environmental Health

The purpose of this course is to examine the concepts and methods of epidemiological and environmental health analysis and their application to advanced nursing practice. The student will be able to integrate this knowledge into nursing practice in a variety of health care settings through research, program development, health policy and advocacy (Credits: 3).

NSG 605 — Collaboration in Healthcare Delivery

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required to promote collaboration among all members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The course content will include an exploration of the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies for effective healthcare delivery (Credits: 3).

NSG 606 — Diversity and Social Issues

This course focuses on cultural and social issues affecting members of a global society. A critical appraisal of health care disparities is emphasized, and strategies for quality improvement are analyzed (Credits: 3).

NSG 607 — Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice

This course provides an opportunity for students to analyze theories of leadership and management as they relate to the multifaceted role in advanced nursing practice. The healthcare environment, with its ongoing changes in organization and financing, is impacted upon by changes in health policy, regulatory processes, and quality measures. The understanding of this content will prepare the student to provide quality cost-effective care, to participate in the design and implementation of care in a variety of health care systems, and to assume a leadership role in the managing of human, fiscal, and physical care resources (Credits: 3).

NSG 608A and NSG 608B — DNP Project

In this course the student under the guidance of a selected faculty member will analyze and synthesize theoretical and empirical research relevant to a clinical practice or health policy issue. Students will design, implement and evaluate a comprehensive evidence based DNP Project. Required clinical hours for the DNP degree are dependent upon educational background (Prerequisites: NSG 600, NSG 601, NSG 602, NSG 603, NSG 604, NSG 605, NSG 606, NSG 607; Credits: 6).

NSG 609 — DNP Program Practicum (elective)

This course provides students pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree the opportunity for achieving additional clinical hours as required for meeting program outcomes. The focus will be on preparing students as experts in a specific area for advancing nursing practice, for the final DNP project. The student will develop a PICOT statement which will guide this intense practice immersion experience. The student will collaborate with an identified clinical mentor (Prerequisites: NSG 600, NSG 601, NSG 602, NSG 603 elective; Clinical hours total: 250; Credits: 3).

NSG 610 — DNP Program Practicum (elective)

This course provides students pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree the opportunity for achieving additional clinical hours as required for meeting program outcomes. The focus will be on preparing students as experts in a specific area for advancing nursing practice, for the final scholarly project. The student will begin to bridge knowledge gained from the intense practice immersion experience through application to a scholarly project implementation plan. The student will collaborate with an identified clinical mentor. (Clinical hours total: 150; Credits: 2).

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Mary Jane Miskovsky

Associate Professor

DNP, CRNP, NP-C

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A colleague of mine was enrolled in the DNP program at Wilkes and spoke very highly of the curriculum and faculty, so my decision was based on a credible recommendation. I had researched four other programs before deciding on Wilkes; it was definitely the right choice for me.”

Elizabeth Swinny, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CCRN

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Compare Programs	Doctor of Nursing Practice (Practice Focused)	PhD In Nursing (Research Focused)
Program Objectives	Prepare nurse leaders at the highest level of nursing practice to improve patient outcomes	Prepare nurses at the highest level of nursing science to conduct research to advance the science of nursing
Students	Commitment to a practice career Oriented toward improving outcomes of patient care and population health	Commitment to a research career Oriented toward developing new nursing knowledge and scientific inquiry
Learned Outcomes	Practice doctorate in nursing and expertise in area teaching Leadership experience in area of role and population practice High level of expertise in practice congruent with focus of academic program	Research doctorate in nursing or related field Leadership experience in area of sustained research funding High level of expertise in research congruent with focus of academic program
Resources	Mentors and/or preceptors in leadership positions across practice settings Diverse practice settings with appropriate resources Financial aid Information and patient-care technology resources	Mentors and/or preceptors in research settings Research settings with appropriate resources Dissertation support dollars and financial aid Information and research technology resources
Program Objectives and Evaluation	Contributes to healthcare improvements via practice, policy change and practice scholarship Receives accreditation by nursing accreditor	Contributes to healthcare improvements via the development of new knowledge and scholarly products that provide the foundation for the advancement of nursing science Oversight by the institution’s authorized bodies (i.e., graduate school) and regional accreditors

FAQs About the Online DNP Program

How long does the DNP program take to complete?

The DNP program consists of 10 courses, which are completed over six terms (two years).

How much does the DNP program cost?

Tuition for the DNP program is between $30,720 and $33,792 depending on the specifics of your degree path.

Is financial aid available to online students?

Yes, financial aid is available to qualifying nursing students. Please fill out a form or schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor to learn if you qualify for financial assistance. You can also give us a call at 888-413-5633. We're happy to help!

Are the classes 100% online?

Excluding nursing clinicals and residencies, all coursework is 100% online. Each course experience is primarily asynchronous.

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Our online nursing programs offer a variety of options for working nurses. Whether you're looking to advance your current role or broaden your career path and pursue a new specialty, Wilkes has a flexible program for you. Going back to school is a big decision. That's why we offer the mentoring and faculty member support of skilled nurse educators you need to succeed.

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Our online nursing degree programs prepare graduates to take the national board certification exam appropriate to their degree or chosen NP concentration. ABSN graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Please see our full list of state authorizations to determine whether our program fulfills requirements for licensure in your home state. Wilkes University will not be able to place any students who move to an unauthorized state before or during the program and this may impact your ability to continue with the program.

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To proceed with the Associate Degree in Nursing (R.N.) to M.S.N. program, you are required to have an associate’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

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To proceed with the M.S.N. program, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

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To proceed with either the D.N.P., Ph.D. or the Post Graduate A.P.R.N. Certification programs, you are required to have a master’s degree in nursing and hold a current unencumbered R.N. license.

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