rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF NURSING 90 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM Doctor of Nursing Practice Empowered Learning Competency-Based Education Program Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) All courses in this program are competency-based education (CBE) courses CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Chief Nursing Officer • Director of Nursing • Nursing Administrator • 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 Registered Nurse (APRN) • Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) • 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 issued by a board of nursing from the state where clinical hours will be completed. Rasmussen University defines a current, unencumbered license as a license that is unexpired and has not been reprimanded, stipulated, suspended, revoked, or has any current or prior disciplinary action regardless of current ability to practice. • 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 Dean of Post- Licensure 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 Dean of Post-Licensure 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. 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. In addition to meeting all other acceptance requirements, applicants to this program must successfully complete and pass a criminal background check through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor. An additional and different background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. An additional background check may include components that are different than those originally checked at the time of admissions. Any prospective student must also consider their history, lifestyle, and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. CORE COURSES Graduate Division NGR7730 Organizational and Systems Leadership 4 NGR7840 Applied Research and Statistics 4 NGR7853 Nursing Inquiry and Translation of Evidence 4 NGR7892 Essentials of Healthcare Policy 4 NGR7894 Population and Global Health 4 NGR8768 Professional Identity Development 4 NGR8911 DNP Project I 5 NGR8912 DNP Project II 5 NGR8913 DNP Project III 5 Practicum Clinical Courses¹ NGR7910LL Leadership Practicum 1–5 NGR7920LL Healthcare Information and Systems Technology Practicum 1–5 NGR7930LL Population and Global Health Practicum 1–5 CHOOSE ONE SPECIALIZATION Executive Leadership NGR8701 Executive Leadership I 4 NGR8702 Executive Leadership II 5 Public Health and Policy NGR8731 Public Health and Policy I 4 NGR8732 Public Health and Policy II 5 Major and Core Credits 39 Practicum Clinical Credits1 0–15 Specialization Credits 9 Total Doctoral Degree Credits 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 available in all states. 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. The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). This program is NOT eligible for participation in Title IV federal student aid programs.
