College of Nursing - Graduate Nursing Brochure

Health Professions Division | 19 Doctor of Nursing Practice The online Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program at Nova Southeastern University is a practice-focused terminal degree designed to serve post-M.S.N. nurse practitioners, nurse informaticists, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, and nurse managers/executives. The D.N.P. curriculum builds on current M.S.N. programs by supporting evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and systems thinking. Graduates of the D.N.P. program are prepared to lead and engage in practical, clinically focused scholarship and research utilization. Focusing heavily on practice that is innovative and based in evidence, the final project reflects the application of research findings by doctoral-level academics. The D.N.P. program utilizes a scholarly approach to nursing science and is considered a terminal degree for the discipline. This online program attracts highly experienced faculty members with advanced preparation and extensive experience in the area of specialization. Each student will be assigned an adviser to assist with program guidance. D.N.P. Program Goal The purpose of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is to prepare nurses at the highest professional level of nursing practice to advance the application of nursing knowledge with the intention of improving health care for diverse populations. D.N.P. Program Outcomes Graduates of the D.N.P. program will be able to 1. implement and evaluate nursing practice, including innovative approaches, based on scientific knowledge 2. assume organizational and system leadership in the analysis, delivery, and management of nursing care 3. critique and selectively translate science to guide clinical decision making, practice standards, and program development 4. appraise and utilize current technologies to advance the quality and accessibility of care 5. evaluate and influence health care policies and systems 6. employ skills in effective communication, collaboration, consultation, and leadership to create change that will improve patient and population health outcomes 7. demonstrate expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical prevention and population health activities within contemporary society 8. assume specialized roles in advanced clinical practice