Doctor of Nursing Practice
Program Details

Program Costs

Complete the BSN to Doctor of Nursing in eight semesters, thanks to guaranteed class availability that ensures no delays in your doctorate journey. The program consists of 79 units.

Invest In Your Future: A Breakdown of Your BSN to DNP Degree Costs

Semester	Subtotal*
Fall 2025	$8,580
Spring 2026	$8,580
Summer 2026	$9,095
Fall 2026	$9,095
Spring 2027	$9,095
Summer 2027	$9,641
Fall 2027	$9,641
Spring 2028	$9,641

*Not all university semester fees are included in this table, including a $175 Lab Fee starting semester three and a one-time $100 Clinical Experience Tracking Fee. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without advance notice. Additional tuition changes will occur in the 2028-2029 academic year and beyond: 

• Academic Year 2028-29: $10,219 per semester
• Academic Year 2029-30: $10,832 per semester

Post-Master’s to DNP Timeline 

If you already possess a master’s in nursing, your pathway to earning your DNP degree requires 36 units of doctoral-level courses, spanning five semesters. 

Family Nurse Practitioner
Track

• Semester 1
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  • NURS 710: Introduction to Advanced Nursing Roles

    Introduces the roles of Advanced Practice Nurses and the Doctor of Nursing Practice in clinical practice and executive tracks. Explores the advanced-level nursing profession in leadership, collaboration, clinical practice, education, research, advocacy and healthcare policy, ethics, and information technology with the aim of healthcare improvement.  

    Units: 1

  • NURS 712: Leadership and Healthcare Organizational Change

    Provides the Advanced Practice Nurse with the competency necessary to assume leadership roles in a healthcare organization. Emphasis is on applying leadership and change management theories to lead quality management using the evidence-based practice model. Addresses the complexity of healthcare management, and strategies that can be employed to effect practice changes. Identifies leadership elements of Doctor of Nursing Practice project and change management theory.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 714: Evidence Based Inquiry

    Introduces nursing inquiry of evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. Utilizes the Johns Hopkins Evidence Based Practice Model to conceptualize and define an important problem pertaining to practice, processes, or systems within the student’s specialized field. Introduces the research process, qualitative and quantitative research designs, and corresponding methods of analysis.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 504: Advanced Pathophysiology

    Exploration of the application of advanced knowledge of complex physiological functions and pathophysiological processes related to the care of individuals with altered health states across the life span. Alterations in function and adaptive, integrative and regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, cellular,organ and system levels are studied. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for clinical decision-making and management of health problems across the lifespan.

    Units: 3

  
  
• Semester 2
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  • NURS 716: Financial Management in Healthcare

    Analyzes principles of financial management, strategic planning, healthcare legal/regulatory issues, and application of fiscally sound leadership management in the provision of healthcare for individuals/populations.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 718: Research & Evidence in Practice

    Refines the student’s understanding of the research process, qualitative and quantitative research design, and corresponding methods of analysis. Explores sampling theory, recruiting participants, data collection methods, reliability and validity, and scientific rigor. Analyzes, appraises, and interprets studies contributing evidence for practice improvement and knowledge development. Students will prepare a draft proposal for their directed evidence-based practice improvement project and identify potential members of their project committee.

    Units: 4

  • NURS 720: Statistics for Healthcare

    Introduces statistical methods for application, analysis, and evaluation used in published research. The use of biostatistics for research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice projects is highlighted.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 506: Advanced Pharmacology

    Examination of the theoretical basis for pharmacological treatment of common chronic health problems. Selected classifications of drugs with emphasis on the principles of pharmacokinetics, the pathophysiological basis for therapeutic use, adverse effects, drug interactions, contraindications for use, patient education on medication therapy, and issues of adherence are explored.

    Units: 3

  
  
• Semester 3
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  • NURS 730: Translating Evidence into Practice I: Project Seminar

    First project proposal course that focuses on refining doctoral evidence-based innovation project proposal in seminar, small-group format with committee chair leading course. Work focuses on the revision and expansion of the first three chapters describing the project background, review of literature, and methodology for implementation and analysis of findings.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 502/503A: Advanced Health Assessment + Lab

    NURS 502: The theory and practice of advanced health assessment and application to the advanced nursing role is examined. An emphasis on the analysis and synthesis of subjective and objective data to diagnose health problems and develop management plans is made. Students will focus on promotion of health in individuals across the age range and within the family, community, and cultural context. 
    Units: 2

    NURS 503A: Application of advanced health assessment techniques in the skills lab. Students will complete a health assessment and physical examination in the skills lab. In addition, students will integrate health promotion activities into lab assignments. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 45 hours. 
    Units: 1

  • NURS 520: Advanced Practice Care of the Pediatric Client

    Preparation of the advanced practice nurse to provide care to infants, children, and adolescents. Includes common developmental, behavioral, acute and chronic illness, and health promotion and maintenance. Includes specific pediatric primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention with etiology of condition or disease, differential diagnosis, and clinical management.

    Units: 2

  
  
• Semester 4
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  • NURS 732: Translating Evidence into Practice II: Project Seminar

    Second project proposal course for doctoral evidence-based innovation project proposal in seminar, small-group format with committee chair leading course. Work focuses on collaboration with site mentor, preparing formal proposal of presentation, obtaining CITI certification, and development of Institutional Review Board application. Course culminates with successful presentation for doctoral qualifying assessment with advancement to candidacy and IRB submission to CSUSM IRB.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 526: Advanced Practice Care of Women in the Childbearing Years

    Preparation of the family nurse practitioner to provide care to women in the childbearing years. Overview of theory and research on the assessment and management of women to include concepts of gynecology, family planning, pregnancy and postpartum care, and menopause. Emphasis on health promotion of women throughout the lifespan.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 560: Advanced Concepts of Gerontology Nursing Care

    Focuses on the aging population including theories and research on aging, ethnicity, adjustments and common aging changes. Strategies to promote wellness and self-care are discussed. Pathologies common to the elderly and nursing interventions are examined. Gerontological care issues are explored.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 529D: Advanced Practice Clinical for the Family Nurse Practitioner

    Provides an opportunity for the development of assessment proficiency and beginning diagnostic reasoning of health problems for clients across the lifespan. Students perform physical assessments of pediatric and older adult patients in a variety of practice settings under the supervision of a licensed nurse practitioner and/or qualified preceptor.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 531: Advanced Practice Nursing Skills Lab

    Introduction to and practice of common skills and procedures used in the clinical patient office setting by the Advanced Practice Nurse.

    Units: 1

  
  
• Semester 5
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  • NURS 734: Translating Evidence into Practice III: Project Seminar

    Third project course for doctoral evidence-based innovation project in seminar, small-group format with committee chair leading course along with collaboration of site mentor. Work focuses on obtaining Institutional Review Board approval at clinical site and implementation of Evidence Based Practice project in collaboration with site mentor at site. Project will be carried out in this semester and into the following semester during NURS 736, where implementation will be completed.

    Units: 1

  • NURS 722: Healthcare Politics, Policy, and Advocacy

    Critically appraises the impact of national and international politics, health policies, advocacy efforts, and ethics on healthcare delivery and its outcomes for diverse individuals and populations. Explores the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice in analysis, formulation, and implementation of healthcare policies and politics.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 532A: Advanced Practice Management of Clients and Families Across the Lifespan I

    Advanced study of the management of patients with common acute/chronic illnesses and health and developmental problems by advanced practice nurses in a variety of health care settings. The advanced practice nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute/chronic illness and client problems including prescription of pharmacological agents within a specialty area of clinical practice. Emphasis on developing sound clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning skills is included. The APN uses theory, research, and best practices to manage the care of individuals, families, and populations, and works to provide quality, cost-effective care.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 533D: Advanced Field Study: Family Nurse Practitioner I

    Clinical practicum allows for immersion into the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role of the advanced practice nurse in the primary care setting. Using foundations of theory, research, and other evidence, students will manage common acute illnesses in individuals throughout the lifespan in a variety of clinical sites. Continuation of the application of primary prevention strategies and health maintenance will be incorporated into care. Students will be mentored by advanced practice nurse practitioners or physicians in activities expected of the role. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours.

    Units: 4

  
  
• Semester 6
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  • NURS 736: Translating Evidence into Practice IV: Project Seminar

    Fourth project course for doctoral evidence-based innovation project. Course is in a seminar, small-group format with the committee chair leading course. The course supports the implementation of an Evidence Based Practice project that is carried out in a clinical agency in collaboration with site mentor at clinical agency. Work in this course completes implementation of practice project that was begun in NURS 734.

    Units: 1

  • NURS 724: Epidemiology and Population Health

    Emphasizes scientific methods of epidemiology and its impact on population health for advanced-level nursing practice. Methods studied include rates, levels of prevention, vital statistics, transmission modes, and causation models. Practice phenomena explored using case examples and nursing and healthcare-related outcomes. Assessment of observed data and collection methods evaluated as they relate to population health outcomes. Explores the intersection of biostatistics and epidemiology through the application of epidemiologic approaches to disease surveillance, treatment, communication, and prevention.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 534A: Advanced Practice Management of Clients and Families Across the Lifespan II

    Advanced study of the management of clients/families with acute/chronic illnesses and health problems by advanced practice nurses in a variety of health care settings. The advanced practice nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute/chronic illness and client problems including prescription of pharmacological agents within a specialty area of clinical practice. Emphasis on developing sound clinical decision making and diagnostic reasoning skills is included. The APN uses theory, research, and best practices to manage the care of individuals, families, and populations, and works to provide quality, cost-effective care.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 535D: Advanced Field Study: Management of Clients and Families Across the Lifespan II - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Immersion into the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) role of the student advanced practice nurse in the primary care setting and community setting. Foundations of theory, research, and other evidence to manage acute and chronic illnesses in individuals throughout the lifespan in various clinical sites in the community. Primary, secondary and tertiary care concepts will be incorporated into care plans. Mentorship by licensed advanced practice nurse practitioners or physicians in activities expected of the role. A minimum of 90 clinical hours is required.

    Units: 2

  
  
• Semester 7
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  • NURS 738: Translating Evidence into Practice V: Project Seminar

    Fifth doctoral project course that focuses on collection and analysis of data to assess project outcomes and completion of final chapter of doctoral project paper. Work is performed in collaboration with faculty chair in small-group seminar course and site mentor at clinical agency.  

    Units: 2

  • NURS 726: Information Technology for the Advanced Practice Nurse

    Explores the healthcare technology infrastructure. Critiques informatics processes and healthcare information technologies used to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient healthcare in accordance with best practice, professional and regulatory standards. Analyzes internal and external system processes and structures that perpetuate structural racism and other forms of discrimination in healthcare systems. Evaluates the consequences of information and communication technologies on interprofessional care processes, communications, and information flow across care settings.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 566: Family Nurse Practitioner in Specialty Care

    In-depth inquiry into specialty practices for the Family Nurs Practitioner (FNP) in fields of chronic disease, orthopedics, mental/behavioral health, palliative/hospice, obstetric/gynecologic, and precision and lifestyle medicine to prepare primary care providers in the management of complex and emerging areas of healthcare. Introduces new content and builds upon the foundational knowledge of FNP students through an exploration of recent research findings, professional/expert organizations’ programs, and other methodologies to analyze and evaluate the impact of innovations on the health of individuals and populations.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 537D: Advanced Field Study: Management of Clients and Families Across the Lifespan III - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Advanced immersion into the Family Nurse Practitioner role for the DNP student in the primary care practice role in specialty and community settings. Foundations of theory, research, and evidence-based practice standards, to provide advanced practice acute and chronic patient care serving individuals throughout the lifespan. Primary, secondary, and tertiary care concepts incorporated into care plans. Supervision and guidance by a preceptor.

    Units: 4

  
  
• Semester 8
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  • NURS 740: Translating Evidence into Practice VI: Project Seminar

    Final doctoral project course that focuses on dissemination of project results through the development of a poster, oral defense presentation of project, and submission of completed project paper.

    Units: 1

  • NURS 728: Concepts of Teaching in Nursing

    Explores the contemporary role of the Advanced Practice Nurse as educator. Examines the use of learning theory, evidence-based strategies, evaluation methods, and technology to apply the principles of teaching and learning to diverse patients, staff, and student populations. Prepares the Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate to apply advanced educational concepts based on ethical and legal foundations.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 568: Family Nurse Practitioner Transition into Practice

    Synthesizes knowledge, skills, and values gained from the Doctor of Nursing Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program. Prepares Family Nurse Practitioner graduates transitioning into independent clinical practice and the successful completion of a national certification exam. Promotes the ability to master new knowledge, critically think, and develop life-long learning skills across the discipline of nursing.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 539D: Advanced Practice Externship - Family Nurse Practitioner

    Designed for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to work in a clinical setting and enhance advanced clinical practice under the supervision of an advanced practice nurse or physician as a role model. Advanced assessment skills and advanced nursing practice in the FNP role will be performed. Students will complete 180 clinical hours.

    Units: 4

  
  

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner Track

• Semester 1
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  • NURS 710: Introduction to Advanced Nursing Roles

    Introduces the roles of Advanced Practice Nurses and the Doctor of Nursing Practice in clinical practice and executive tracks. Explores the advanced-level nursing profession in leadership, collaboration, clinical practice, education, research, advocacy and healthcare policy, ethics, and information technology with the aim of healthcare improvement.  

    Units: 1

  • NURS 712: Leadership and Healthcare Organizational Change

    Provides the Advanced Practice Nurse with the competency necessary to assume leadership roles in a healthcare organization. Emphasis is on applying leadership and change management theories to lead quality management using the evidence-based practice model. Addresses the complexity of healthcare management, and strategies that can be employed to effect practice changes. Identifies leadership elements of Doctor of Nursing Practice project and change management theory.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 714: Evidence Based Inquiry

    Introduces nursing inquiry of evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. Utilizes the Johns Hopkins Evidence Based Practice Model to conceptualize and define an important problem pertaining to practice, processes, or systems within the student’s specialized field. Introduces the research process, qualitative and quantitative research designs, and corresponding methods of analysis.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 504: Advanced Pathophysiology

    Exploration of the application of advanced knowledge of complex physiological functions and pathophysiological processes related to the care of individuals with altered health states across the life span. Alterations in function and adaptive, integrative and regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, cellular,organ and system levels are studied. The primary focus is to provide a foundation for clinical decision-making and management of health problems across the lifespan.

    Units: 3

  
  
• Semester 2
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  • NURS 716: Financial Management in Healthcare

    Analyzes principles of financial management, strategic planning, healthcare legal/regulatory issues, and application of fiscally sound leadership management in the provision of healthcare for individuals/populations.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 718: Research & Evidence in Practice

    Refines the student’s understanding of the research process, qualitative and quantitative research design, and corresponding methods of analysis. Explores sampling theory, recruiting participants, data collection methods, reliability and validity, and scientific rigor. Analyzes, appraises, and interprets studies contributing evidence for practice improvement and knowledge development. Students will prepare a draft proposal for their directed evidence-based practice improvement project and identify potential members of their project committee.

    Units: 4

  • NURS 720: Statistics for Healthcare

    Introduces statistical methods for application, analysis, and evaluation used in published research. The use of biostatistics for research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice projects is highlighted.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 506: Advanced Pharmacology

    Examination of the theoretical basis for pharmacological treatment of common chronic health problems. Selected classifications of drugs with emphasis on the principles of pharmacokinetics, the pathophysiological basis for therapeutic use, adverse effects, drug interactions, contraindications for use, patient education on medication therapy, and issues of adherence are explored.

    Units: 3

  
  
• Semester 3
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  • NURS 730: Translating Evidence into Practice I: Project Seminar

    First project proposal course that focuses on refining doctoral evidence-based innovation project proposal in seminar, small-group format with committee chair leading course. Work focuses on the revision and expansion of the first three chapters describing the project background, review of literature, and methodology for implementation and analysis of findings.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 502/503A: Advanced Health Assessment + Lab

    NURS 502: The theory and practice of advanced health assessment and application to the advanced nursing role is examined. An emphasis on the analysis and synthesis of subjective and objective data to diagnose health problems and develop management plans is made. Students will focus on promotion of health in individuals across the age range and within the family, community, and cultural context. 
    Units: 2

    NURS 503A: Application of advanced health assessment techniques in the skills lab. Students will complete a health assessment and physical examination in the skills lab. In addition, students will integrate health promotion activities into lab assignments. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 45 hours. 
    Units: 1

  • NURS 582: Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Assessment & Psychiatric Disorders

    Advanced comprehensive assessment skills, differential diagnosis, and psychotherapeutic management of clients with common and major psychiatric disorders across the lifespan are introduced. The focus will be on the development of diagnostic reasoning skills and sound clinical judgment. The continued refinement of psychotherapeutic and culturally sensitive approaches in the development of the therapeutic alliance as a parallel process to assessment is emphasized.

    Units: 3

  
  
• Semester 4
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  • NURS 732: Translating Evidence into Practice II: Project Seminar

    Second project proposal course for doctoral evidence-based innovation project proposal in seminar, small-group format with committee chair leading course. Work focuses on collaboration with site mentor, preparing formal proposal of presentation, obtaining CITI certification, and development of Institutional Review Board application. Course culminates with successful presentation for doctoral qualifying assessment with advancement to candidacy and IRB submission to CSUSM IRB.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 584: Advanced Psychopharmacology

    Examines the psychopharmacologic treatment of psychiatric disorders across the life span and within vulnerable and culturally diverse populations. It is designed to provide an analysis of pharmacokinetics, and the effects and side effects of major classes of psychopharmacologic agents. It is expected that participants will develop skills in assessing the need for psychotropic interventions, and in the examination of complementary and alternative therapies as they relate to chronic illness and psychiatric disorders across the life-span.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 580: Advanced Concepts in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    Examination of theories and treatment modalities for individuals, groups and families with complex psychiatric-mental health needs. Emphasis on development of advanced mental health nursing competencies in interviewing, formulating a therapeutic relationship and interventions skills. Clinical phenomenon from case studies are analyzed.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 529C: Advanced Practice Clinical I Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    Focuses on the role of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of co-morbid medical conditions commonly occurring in patients with psychiatric-mental health disorders. Develops and practices tools utilized in the care and treatment of individuals living with mental illness, including the establishing of a therapeutic relationship and alliance, utilization of therapeutic communication techniques, including motivational interviewing, culminating in the completion of a comprehensive mental health assessment.

    Units: 3

  
  
• Semester 5
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  • NURS 734: Translating Evidence into Practice III: Project Seminar

    Third project course for doctoral evidence-based innovation project in seminar, small-group format with committee chair leading course along with collaboration of site mentor. Work focuses on obtaining Institutional Review Board approval at clinical site and implementation of Evidence Based Practice project in collaboration with site mentor at site. Project will be carried out in this semester and into the following semester during NURS 736, where implementation will be completed.

    Units: 1

  • NURS 722: Healthcare Politics, Policy, and Advocacy

    Critically appraises the impact of national and international politics, health policies, advocacy efforts, and ethics on healthcare delivery and its outcomes for diverse individuals and populations. Explores the role of the Doctor of Nursing Practice in analysis, formulation, and implementation of healthcare policies and politics.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 532B: Advanced Mental Health Management of Individuals Across the Lifespan

    In-depth exploration of psycho-therapeutic treatment modalities for individuals experiencing acute and chronic mental health needs.  Emphasis on understanding, use, and evaluation of evidence-based psycho-therapeutic interventions with a range of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 533C: Advanced Field Study: Management of Individuals with Mental Health Needs Across the Lifespan

    Clinical practicum focuses on the role of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals across the lifespan.

    Units: 4

  
  
• Semester 6
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  • NURS 736: Translating Evidence into Practice IV: Project Seminar

    Fourth project course for doctoral evidence-based innovation project. Course is in a seminar, small-group format with the committee chair leading course. The course supports the implementation of an Evidence Based Practice project that is carried out in a clinical agency in collaboration with site mentor at clinical agency. Work in this course completes implementation of practice project that was begun in NURS 734.

    Units: 1

  • NURS 724: Epidemiology and Population Health

    Emphasizes scientific methods of epidemiology and its impact on population health for advanced-level nursing practice. Methods studied include rates, levels of prevention, vital statistics, transmission modes, and causation models. Practice phenomena explored using case examples and nursing and healthcare-related outcomes. Assessment of observed data and collection methods evaluated as they relate to population health outcomes. Explores the intersection of biostatistics and epidemiology through the application of epidemiologic approaches to disease surveillance, treatment, communication, and prevention.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 534B: Advanced Mental Health Management of Groups & Families Across the Lifespan

    An in-depth exploration of the psycho-therapeutic treatment modalities for groups and families experiencing acute and chronic mental health needs.  Theory, research, and best practices are examined, with an emphasis on collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to provide quality, cost-effective care.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 535C: Advanced Field Study: Management of Groups & Families with Mental Health Needs Across the Lifespan

    Clinical practicum focuses on the role of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in assessment, diagnosis and treatment, planning for groups and families across the lifespan. Emphasizes the nurse’s role as a member of the interdisciplinary team.  Incorporates psycho-therapeutic modalities used with groups and families with mental health needs.  The minimum requirement for this practicum is 90 hours.

    Units: 2

  
  
• Semester 7
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  • NURS 738: Translating Evidence into Practice V: Project Seminar

    Fifth doctoral project course that focuses on collection and analysis of data to assess project outcomes and completion of final chapter of doctoral project paper. Work is performed in collaboration with faculty chair in small-group seminar course and site mentor at clinical agency.  

    Units: 2

  • NURS 726: Information Technology for the Advanced Practice Nurse

    Explores the healthcare technology infrastructure. Critiques informatics processes and healthcare information technologies used to manage and improve the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient healthcare in accordance with best practice, professional and regulatory standards. Analyzes internal and external system processes and structures that perpetuate structural racism and other forms of discrimination in healthcare systems. Evaluates the consequences of information and communication technologies on interprofessional care processes, communications, and information flow across care settings.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 562: Advanced Practice Management Geriatrics

    Advanced study of the management of psychiatric and mental healthcare of the aging client by advanced practice nurses. Examines gerontological care issues and pathologies common to the elderly. Emphasizes the unique needs of the aging population including theories and research on aging, adjustments and common changes and strategies to promote wellness and self-care.

    Units: 1

  • NURS 564: Advanced Practice Management Substance Abuse

    Studies the management of psychiatric and mental healthcare of the client affected by substance abuse/addiction. Explores issues and pathologies common to addiction. Emphasizes the unique needs of the patients in this population with focus on theories, research, and strategies for treatment to promote wellness.

    Units: 1

  • NURS 537C: Advanced Field Study: Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Clinical Course IV

    Addresses the role of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in assessment of patients with psychiatric-mental health disorders. Develops the PMHNP role by exploring the therapeutic alliance and performing a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and interpretation of assessment findings in a variety of practice settings under the supervision of a licensed nurse practitioner and/or qualified preceptor.

    Units: 4

  
  
• Semester 8
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  • NURS 740: Translating Evidence into Practice VI: Project Seminar

    Final doctoral project course that focuses on dissemination of project results through the development of a poster, oral defense presentation of project, and submission of completed project paper.

    Units: 1

  • NURS 728: Concepts of Teaching in Nursing

    Explores the contemporary role of the Advanced Practice Nurse as educator. Examines the use of learning theory, evidence-based strategies, evaluation methods, and technology to apply the principles of teaching and learning to diverse patients, staff, and student populations. Prepares the Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate to apply advanced educational concepts based on ethical and legal foundations.

    Units: 3

  • NURS 538: Advanced Mental Health Management of Vulnerable Groups and Populations Across the Lifespan

    Focuses on the advanced practice nurse’s role in addressing mental health needs of vulnerable groups and populations across the life span.  Emphasizes the contribution of health disparities to mental health outcomes and explores health promotion strategies.

    Units: 2

  • NURS 539C: Advanced Field Study: Mental Health Management of Vulnerable Populations Across the Lifespan

    Clinical practicum focuses on the role of the advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse in the management of individuals, groups, and families with complex mental health needs across the lifespan.  Emphasis is placed on vulnerable populations and the impact of social determinants on mental health.  The minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours.

    Units: 4