USF NURSING DNP: TRANSFORM HEALTHCARE BECOME THE FUTURE »»
Doctor of Nursing Practice
University of South Florida College of Nursing TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE, TRANSFORMING LIVES: CREATING THE NURSING LEADERS OF TOMORROW AND THE RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES HEALTH
Become the Future! Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN Senior Associate Vice President, USF Health Dean, College of Nursing
The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) is the highest practice degree any nurse can achieve. Our DNP program prepares nurses with the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure the best quality of care and provide positive patient outcomes. Making the decision to seek your DNP may be difficult, but where to get it is easy. Join us at the USF College of Nursing. The DNP prepares you for:
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Direct care roles in advanced practice Roles in clinical leadership Using technology and information systems Implementing the science developed by nurse researchers
Why USF?
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USF is ranked 8th as an ‘up and coming’ university, in the 2012 edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges USF ranks among Forbes America’s Best Colleges 2011 USF is ranked 110th among all of the world’s universities in a ranking of faculty publications
Why USF Nursing?
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USF has the 1st DNP Program approved in Florida Live classes allowing intensive faculty mentorship 1st in the nation with Signature Clinical Residencies Nationally-certified faculty in many clinical specialties Interdisciplinary learning through USF Health
The College of Nursing’s advisors are ready and standing by to speak with you about this cutting-edge DNP program. I am confident that you will find the DNP Program at USF is right for you. The USF College of Nursing is Transfoming Healthcare, Transforming Lives: Creating the Nursing Leaders of Tomorrow and the Research that Improves Health.
Dianne Morrison-Beedy
ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE WILL MOVE FROM THE MASTER’S TO THE DOCTORAL LEVEL BY 2015. (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2004)
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Program plan
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Full time students can complete core and clinical courses in 2 years
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52 credit hours Part–time plans available USF allows 8 years to complete a DNP degree Most USF DNP students graduate with at least one scholarly article published!
Finish in 3 Easy Steps!
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STEP 1 - Complete core and clinical courses
Knowledge Building Core Courses: Epidemiology, Statistics, Writing-Publication, Evidence Based Practice, Pathophysiology, Leadership & System Analysis, Ethics, and Health Policy Issues Advanced Practice Cognates: Additional courses to allow you to tailor your DNP program to best meet your goals.
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STEP 2 - Complete evidence-based projects
Advanced Practice Project (EBP): The EBP project provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their clinical and scholarly expertise through the development of a relevant, practice-related project to affect change or improve outcomes in the clinical setting. The EBP is reviewed and evaluated by an academic committee.
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STEP 2 - Complete DNP residencies
DNP Residencies: Residency placement will be dependent on the DNP Resident’s current clinical expertise, interests and tailored to optimize the individual’s professional and practice goals. Residency clinical hours will vary depending on the clinical residency concentration selected and the type and scope of embedded clinical competencies. DNP students may chose from traditional primary care residencies, or one of the USF Signature Clinical Residencies.
Signature Clinical Residencies First in the nation to develop Signature Clinical Residencies in critical, high-demand healthcare specialties. ºº ºº ºº ºº ºº ºº ºº ºº ºº ºº ºº
Brain/Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation Cardiology Cognitive Impairment Dermatology Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease Gerontology/Aging Nurse Anesthesia Oncology Orthopedics Polytrauma Psych/Mental Health
The DNP Signature Residency Program is designed to:
>> Provide optimal opportunities for advanced practice
nurses to prepare for highly specialized clinical roles in high-demand clinical specialties
>> Deliver standardized, specialty-focused curricula, competencies and clinical training
>> Bridge the research-to-practice gap through the
application of new knowledge and research findings in the clinical setting
>> Maximize interprofessional training and practice >> Optimize clinical leadership and scholarship expertise through publications & presentations
A program that truly makes a difference. So ask yourself if not now, when?
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Compare us to any program. We are nationally accredited by:
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The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) at the BS, MS and DNP levels
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The Council for Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs
We are fully approved by:
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The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board The Florida Board of Nursing
The University of South Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral levels.
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PhD programs are approved by the USF Graduate School.
Admissions Our friendly admissions team is prepared to answer your questions and discuss with you the requirements for applying:
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Master’s degree (MS) with a major in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the graduate level Competitive GRE score Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (CRNA, NP, CNM, CNS) ºº Florida License needed for residencies
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National certification in area of advanced practice Strong record of clinical excellence Completion of the following Master’s Nursing courses with a B or better: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Physical Assessment, Research, and Theory.
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