Study Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post-MSN at Eastern Michigan University in the USA, College of Health and Human Services

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The post-masters Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a two-year post-MSN program. At the start of the program, applicants must hold either an APRN clinical Master of Science in Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Nurse Midwife (CNM), or non-clinical, non-APRN Master of Science in either Nursing Leadership or Nursing Education, from an accredited School of Nursing. APRN clinical applicants must be nationally certified or eligible in their specialty area and have current specialty licensure in the state where practice will occur.The curriculum includes advanced coursework and practicum experiences culminating in the DNP Capstone project (dissertation equivalent). The program is offered in a super-hybrid format where classes will be available online, in seats, and through alternative designs (such as one-week immersion or extended weekend programming). Students can expect to be on campus 2-4 times each semester for a course, program, and capstone work. The program typically requires two classes per semester year-round.Applicants who fall in-between post-BSN and post-MSN requirements will require a ''Gap Analysis'' to be conducted by the Associate Director of Graduate Programs before enrollment. The minimum number of credits needed to complete this program is 38 credit hours.

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Services

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$25,534.00 per year

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti,

Ypsilanti,

Michigan,

48197, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission.

Earned a Master of Science in Nursing in an advanced nursing practice specialty from a nationally accredited CCNE or NLNAC program OR a masters degree from a regionally accredited institution, in a health-related profession, Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). (Applicants who are eligible for their MSN before starting the program may apply for conditional admission).
Current National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). (Applicants who are eligible for National Certification may apply for conditional admission).
A current unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice nurse in the state in which practice will occur (Applicants who are eligible for Advanced Practice Licensure may apply for conditional admission).
A current unrestricted license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the U.S. or eligibility to obtain a Michigan license. (Applicants who are eligible for licensure may apply for conditional admission).
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) college GPA. (Applicants may seek conditional admission with a GPA of 2.75).
Have completed an approved basic statistics course that includes descriptive and inferential statistics within the last ten years.