Wilkes University College of Health and Education 9 courses 30 total credits
PURPOSE The distance learning program leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (D.N.P.) at Wilkes University is linked to the mission statements of the University and the Passan School of Nursing. The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) are applied to the curriculum for advanced-level nursing education. The doctoral program focuses on two primary elements: applied research and clinical practice. These elements are embedded in courses throughout the program leading to the D.N.P. Project where students integrate acquired knowledge to a clinical practice or health policy change in their preferred specialty area utilizing competency based education. D.N.P. End of Program Outcomes Facilitate the synthesis of theory and research-based knowledge from nursing science and other sciences to inform education, practice, and translational research. (Domain 1) Analyze healthcare data outcomes to develop strategies for evidence based practice, guidelines, and policies that are person-centered resulting in accountability for outcomes and shared meaning with individuals and families, the healthcare team, and healthcare system. (Domain 2) Incorporate theoretical care delivery models of social determinants of health while assessing epidemiological, environmental, and global health data to reduce disparities and improve health promotion, disease prevention, and population health strategies. (Domain 3) Lead the translation of advanced evidence and...
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
M.S. to D.N.P. Core
12 week courses (NSG 608 A and NSG 608 B are each 15 week courses)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NSG 600 | Nursing Informatics | 3 |
| NSG 602 | Ethical Principles for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NSG 603 | Application of Nursing Research | 3 |
| NSG 604 | Epidemiology and Environmental Health | 3 |
| NSG 605 | Collaboration in Health Care Delivery | 3 |
| NSG 606 | Diversity and Social Issues | 3 |
| NSG 607 | Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NSG 608 | A and B. D.N.P. Project | 6 |
| NSG 611 | Statistics | 3 |
| Total M.S. to D.N.P. Core | 30 credits | |
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