Graduate Catalog 2019-2021
Graduate Catalog 2019-2021 > College of Health Sciences > Nursing Practice D.N.P. (Online)
Director School of Nursing: Deborah MacMillan debby.macmillan@gcsu.edu Doctor of Nursing Practice Coordinator: Sheryl Winn sheryl.winn@gcsu.edu Administrative Assistant: Beverly Waller, beverly.waller@gcsu.edu
The DNP program at the Georgia College School of Nursing prepares students to lead healthcare innovations and influence policy founded on analytic principles and evidence-based practice. The DNP preparation at Georgia College focuses on roles that specialize in practice at an aggregate, systems, or organizational level. Students will forge their own intellectual path. The curriculum culminates in an intense capstone experience defined by students' interests and based on their specific practice. Students will address significant problems in real time and in their practice settings. The program offers extensive opportunities for collaboration, challenging problems for study, and a tradition of rigorous scholarship. This program is offered as both a full-time or part-time option.
The DNP program prepares nurse leaders for evidence-based practice in both direct patient care and executive roles. This requires competence in translating research into practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical and organizational innovations to change practice. For more information, contact the School of Nursing administration office at 478-445-1076.
Admission Requirements for the DNP Degree
Admission is limited to the most qualified applicants.
To be eligible for admission to the DNP program, applicants must have:
An application is complete when all of the following have been submitted:
Other Nursing Program Requirements
Capstone Project Requirement
The DNP program includes a capstone project that focuses on translational and clinical research. This project provides an opportunity for the student to apply advanced theoretical policy and specialty knowledge and skills in clinical practice and systems level experiences. During the capstone, the students must demonstrate the ability to employ effective communication and collaboration skills to influence healthcare quality and safety, and negotiate successful change in care delivery processes for individuals, groups or populations across a broad spectrum of healthcare delivery systems. Upon completion of the capstone the student will demonstrate:
Each applicant has the responsibility to propose a mentored capstone project that meets individual needs and career goals during the application process. It is expected that students will focus on clinical problems and/or organizational systems to promote effective, efficient and accessible care for individuals, groups or populations.
Georgia College's Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750; Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
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Total Credit Hours: 37
Total Clinical Hours: 540