2021–2022 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL OF NURSING Doctor of Nursing Practice Empowered Learning Competency-Based Education Program Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Chief Nursing Officer • Nursing Administrator • Director of Nursing • Director of Public Health or Policy This program does NOT academically qualify graduates for advanced practice nursing licensed careers, including but not limited to the following: • Nurse Practitioner • Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) OBJECTIVE Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program are prepared for advanced nursing practice within the complex, multi-tiered global healthcare environment, serving as collaborative leaders, change agents, role models, and mentors within interprofessional teams. Students develop advanced knowledge and skills necessary to translate evidence into practice, impact organizations and systems, and apply evidence-based practice to improve healthcare outcomes of individuals, families, and populations. Guided by expert faculty and a supportive culture, students complete a culminating DNP Project grounded in implementation science and reflective of the dynamic healthcare environment. Students will select a specialization in either Executive Leadership or Public Health and Policy. ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must submit an application packet containing: • A completed program application form. • A professional essay, as prescribed in the application packet. • Two professional statements of recommendation. • A current curriculum vitae or resume. • An active, unencumbered RN license from the state where clinical hours will be completed. • Official transcripts that reflect either (1) a Master’s in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program or (2) a baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited program (CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA) and a Master’s degree in a related field. • For APRN applicants, submit evidence of national certification in your role/ population. Acceptable documentation of certification includes the ANCC/ AANP certificate, wallet card, or verification letter (and must include the certification number and expiration date). • For all other Master’s-prepared applicants, submit syllabi (or other official documentation) for any post-baccalaureate practicum course(s). These will be reviewed and evaluated to determine whether clinical hours can be applied to the DNP. • Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Master’s degree program (no appeal process is available to request waiver of requirement). When a completed application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Graduate Program Director for the School of Nursing. In addition to determining program entrance acceptance, the review will determine the number of total clinical/practicum hours earned at the post-baccalaureate level that will apply to the program. This will determine the remaining practicum course hours required to complete the program. Once the Graduate Program Director for the School of Nursing approves the application packet and determines the number of practicum course hours required to complete the program, the following will be required: • A Rasmussen University application and enrollment agreement • A criminal background screening • Any additional program specific requirements as specified at the time of enrollment Approved applicants will receive a communication from Rasmussen University confirming acceptance. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 75 Accepted applicants must complete an online orientation course and will attend a Doctor of Nursing Practice Orientation and receive a Graduate Nursing Program Handbook. Drug testing, proof of current immunizations, and proof of current CPR certification are not entrance or acceptance requirements for this program; however, some practicum sites may require drug testing, proof of current immunizations, or proof of current CPR certification prior to professional practice experience. The student is responsible for complying with and paying for any health examinations, immunizations, and drug tests required by the practicum site and providing proof upon request. CORE COURSES Graduate Division NGR7730 NGR7840 Organizational and Systems Leadership Applied Research and Statistics NGR7853 Nursing Inquiry and Translation of Evidence NGR7892 NGR7894 NGR8768 NGR8911 NGR8912 NGR8913 Essentials of Healthcare Policy Population and Global Health Professional Identity Development DNP Project I DNP Project II DNP Project III CHOOSE ONE SPECIALIZATION Executive Leadership NGR8701 NGR8702 Executive Leadership I Executive Leadership II Public Health and Policy NGR8731 NGR8732 Public Health and Policy I Public Health and Policy II Practicum Clinical Courses¹ NGR7910LL Leadership Practicum NGR7920LL Healthcare Information and Systems Technology Practicum NGR7930LL Population and Global Health Practicum Major and Core Credits Specialization Credits Practicum Clinical Credits Total Doctoral Degree Credits 4 5 4 5 1–5 1–5 1–5 39 9 1–15 48–63 ¹ In addition to meeting all other program requirements (including completion of all core and specialization coursework), students must demonstrate a minimum of 1,000 hours of post- baccalaureate practice experiences in order to graduate from the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. This requirement may be met through the combination of any of the following: (1) practice experience completed prior to enrollment into the DNP program, as recognized by Rasmussen; (2) completion of clinical hours that are part of courses taken while enrolled in this program; and (3) completion of DNP program Practicum courses NGR7910LL, NGR7920LL, and NGR7930LL. This program is NOT eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs. This program is not available in all states. All courses within this program are competency-based education (CBE) courses. This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any advanced practice nursing license or any other state-issued professional license or certification. This program has not been approved by any state professional licensing agency. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence. 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5
