The Post-Master’s DNP concentration (NOW ONLINE) is available to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who are certified as Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives, or Nurse Anesthetists; and Nurses with an MSN degree in a Nursing Specialty (Nursing Leadership/Administration, Clinical Nurse Leader, and Nursing Informatics).
Program Overview
The Post-Master’s DNP is designed to be completed in four semesters (15 months for full-time students), beginning in the fall semester and ending in the fall of the following year. The post-master’s DNP requires a minimum of 30 credits (*) and 1,000 advanced practicum hours. The 1,000 hours are obtained by combining the practicum hours obtained in the master’s program with your DNP project work and experiences. All post-master’s DNP students, regardless of master’s program hours, are required to complete a minimum of 300 immersion hours toward the DNP degree.
(*) These credit hours only apply to students who completed ≥ 700 practicum hours in their master’s program. If not, additional credits and practicum hours will need to be obtained while in the post-master’s DNP program.
Complete your DNP in 4 semesters (15 months for full-time students)
The program is completely online asynchronous (students access course materials on their own time; self-directed independent learning based on one’s own schedule)
Affordable tuition and fees; scholarships available
Small classes taught by nationally recognized faculty
Join us to elevate your expertise and prepare to lead the future of nursing with confidence and impact.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Post-Master’s DNP applicants must meet the following Application and Admission Requirements:
Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in one of the 50 states or validated credentials by CGFNS for international students seeking to study in the U.S. Residents of North Carolina must hold unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse. International students who complete their entire course of study outside the U.S. must be approved to practice as a Registered Nurse or the equivalent title in their home country.
Master’s degree in Nursing with the specialty of Nursing Leadership/Administration, Clinical Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Informatics from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting agency. International students who complete their entire course of study outside the U.S. must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing from an approved University in their home country. Additionally, they must have clinical experience in an advanced nursing role in their home country.
All APRNs must hold national certification appropriate to their specialty. If national nursing specialty certification is not available in the home country, this certification is not required to apply for the DNP.
Applicants with a Master’s degree in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Education from a program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting agency are eligible for admission after successful completion of the UNC Greensboro School of Nursing 15-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nursing with the Nursing Leadership and Management specialty.
An undergraduate statistics course is a required prerequisite course for the Post-Master’s DNP
To help ensure a diverse and equitable admission process UNCG school of nursing utilizes a “Holistic admission” process that considers a number of factors for admission that may not be captured in a traditional admission process (such as prior experience as a nurse and involvement with professional and community organizations).
A resume.
A personal statement of 400 words or less that discusses the applicant’s nursing background and future goals.
Three professional nursing references (mix of educational and professional sources).
An interview may be required.
Nonresidential international students are required to participate in a telephone interview.
Applicants must submit an application to the Graduate School online portal with the appropriate application fee.
Applications must include:
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Completion of the Community Standards and Campus Safety Questionnaire. The UNC System requires all applicants to answer questions regarding community standards.
A curriculum vitae or resume that contains your educational degrees and work, employment history, membership or offices in organizations, and community service activities.
A list of three academic and/or professional references.
A personal statement of 400 words or less that discusses the applicant’s nursing background and discusses future goals.
An interview is required for applicants.
Nonresidential international students are required to participate in a telephone interview.
Explore the specific degree requirements for the Post-Masters DNP Concentration in the UNCG Catalog.
Plan of Study
NOTE: All classes are asynchronous, web-based. However, there are two days students are strongly encouraged to attend on campus – orientation and graduation. During orientation, students will meet with their advisors and sign a finalized plan of study that will be filed in the student folder and updated as needed.
Course Semester
Course Number – Course Title [Credits]
YEAR 1
Fall
NUR 705 -Scientific Approaches to Advance Healthcare [3 cr.] NUR 818 – Biostatistical Basis for Decision Making [3 cr.] NUR 824 – Applied Theory in Advancing Practice [3 cr.]
Spring
NUR 620 – Law, Policy, and Economics of Healthcare [3 cr.] NUR 714 – Foundations of Informatics and Computational Systems [3 cr.] NUR 890A – Scholarly Seminar I: Project Development [2 cr.]
Summer
NUR 819 – Holistic Approaches to Leadership [3 cr.] NUR 826 – Professional Advocacy and Networking in Healthcare [3 cr.] NUR 890B – Scholarly Seminar II: Project Implementation [2 cr.]
Course Semester
Course Number – Course Title [Credits]
YEAR 2
Fall
NUR 810 – Interventional Strategies to Promote Population Wellbeing [3 cr.] NUR 890C – Scholarly Seminar III: Evaluation, Conclusion & Dissemination [2 cr.]
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS – 30
NOTE: A student needs 1,000 immersion practicum experience hours to graduate with a Post-Master’s DNP degree. The 1,000 hours are obtained by combing the practicum hours earned in their Master’s program with the DNP immersion hours (Scholarly project + immersion hours = 300 DNP hours.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
As a full-time graduate student, the Post-Masters concentration will take 1.5 years to complete.
Yes, the Post-Master’s concentration is 100% online.
