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Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Doctor of Nursing Practice track prepares the nurse with the necessary skills and knowledge to assume the role of a primary health care provider in a variety of settings. The BSN graduate can complete the program in 36 months full-time with summer courses. Part time program is available. The Post-Master's student may complete the program in 20 months part-time. Cohorts are established in September or January. All classroom courses are on Wednesday and Thursday. Clinical placement is arranged by faculty and will be scheduled at the convenience of the facility hosting the student.
Admission Requirements:
- Completed graduate application for admission, along with a $30 non-refundable application fee.
- Completed graduate nursing program application.
- Earned a BSN degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.
- 2080 RN Clinical work hours prior to specialty courses
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended.
- Be a Registered Nurse licensed in Virginia
- CPR certification as a Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
- Up to date immunizations and health record submitted to Wilkins Wellness Center at Shenandoah University.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- GRE or Miller Analogies Test
- Written essay
- Complete Graduate Nursing Program interview process.
Transfer Credits:
- Only grades of B or higher are transferable.
- A maximum of 12 credit hours.
Where to Begin:
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Please contact our Abigail Griffeth, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at agriffet@su.edu or the office of Admissions at Admit@su.edu, if you have any questions regarding admission or the application process.
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Apply online: graduate application for admission
Degree Requirements:
The degree requirement is 78 semester hours for FNP, 77 hours for PMHNP, with a required grade point average of 3.0 or better. Limit of 2 C's in core courses. Clinical practicum is approximately 1000 clock hours.
Core Courses:
| N506 | Applied Data Analysis | 3 |
| N505 | Epidemiology, Biostatistics | 3 |
| N511 | Advanced Informatics and Technology | 3 |
| N512 | Theory & Research I | 3 |
| N515 | Emergency Preparedness Disaster Nursing | 3 |
| N521 | Theory & Research II | 3 |
| N525 | Analyzing Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| N532 | Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| N550 | Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 3 |
| N560 | Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| N580 | Advanced Health Promotion Assessment Across the Lifespan | 4* |
| N583 | Applied and Interactive Genetics | 3 |
| N671 | Clinical Research Proposal | 3 |
| N710 | Grant Writing I | 1 |
| N760 | Complex Diagnostics Primary Care | 3* |
| N780 | Advanced Practice Synthesis | 3* |
| N799 | Clinical Research Implementation | 2* |
* denotes clinical course 1 credit hour = 4 clock hours
Specialty Courses for FNP & PMHNP:
Minimum grade of B required in all specialty courses
| NP570 | Applied Pharmacology | 2* |
| N670 | Complex Pharmacology | 1* |
| N632 | Roles & Issues Advanced Practice Management | 3 |
| NP690 | Advanced Role Development | 1 |
* denotes clinical course 1 credit hour = 4 clock hours
Specialty Courses for FNP:
Minimum grade of B required in all specialty courses
| NP580 | Advanced Health Assessment Clinical Lab | 1* |
| NP610 | Primary Care of Families I | 3 |
| NP620 | Primary Care of Families II | 3 |
| NP630 | Primary Care of Women and Children | 3 |
| NP650 | Primary Care Practicum I | 3* |
| NP670 | Primary Care Practicum II | 3* |
| NP680 | Primary Care Advanced Practicum | 4* |
| Nursing Elective | 3 |
* denotes clinical course 1 credit hour = 4 clock hours
Specialty Courses for PMHNP:
Minimum grade of B required in all specialty courses
| PMH 640 | Individual Therapy Theories | 3 |
| PMH 650 | Individual Therapy Practicum | 3* |
| PMH660 | Group, Family, Community Theory | 3 |
| PMH670 | Group, Family, Community Practicum | 3* |
| HP576 | Substance and Relationship abuse | 3 |
| PMH 685 | Geriatric PMH Theory OR | 3 |
| PMH 686 | Child and Adolescent Theory | 3 |
| PMH 695 | Prescribing Practicum | 4* |
* denotes clinical course 1 credit hour = 4 clock hours