Post-BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)

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1 1 Post-BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Overview Students can enter the DNP program (Family Nurse Practitioner track or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track) after earning their BSN degree. Students and applicants should follow all admission and course policies and procedures listed under the applicable track. Master of Science Programs in Nursing Programs offered in the School of Nursing include a master of science family nurse practitioner and master of science psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Master of Science (Family Nurse Practitioner) The family nurse practitioner specializes in providing care services across populations, focused on managing primary care and episodic illness for the entire family with appropriate referrals for needed services. Clinically, the nurse practitioner will assess, diagnose and prescribe treatments for individuals and families in need of care, within the legal and ethical parameters of the nurse practitioner role. Full-time graduate students in this program may register for 9-12 credit hours per semester. Part-time students generally register for less than nine credits per semester. Summer sessions are not counted as semesters. Coursework can be completed in two years of full-time study. Courses must be taken in the sequence indicated by the prerequisites. There are a total of 700 clinical hours of which a minimum of 100 clinical hours must be completed with a nurse practitioner preceptor. The master of science degree and the postmaster s certificate in family nurse practitioner may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursday, depending on course progression. Clinical preceptorships are scheduled as available during daytime and/or evening hours on days when classes are not in session. As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared to take the exam for board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and AANP to further demonstrate your expertise in the family health field. Please refer to the general Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for health, C.P.R. and malpractice insurance requirements. Technical, professional, and behavioral standards for all Nurse Practitioner students are covered in detail in the Graduate Nursing Student Handbook. All standards apply to MS and Post-graduate APRN students. Master of Science (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is specialized in providing mental health services and care to individuals, families and groups. As a student in the program, you will learn the real-world skills needed to advance your nursing career as you become specifically prepared to deliver safe, competent and quality mental health services to persons of all ages. As a student, you will benefit from a simple scheduling structure with all classes held one day a week, and you will be able to complete the program in two years of full-time study and also have the option of completing on a part time basis. As a graduate of the program, you will be prepared to take the exam for board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to further demonstrate your expertise in the mental health field. If you re interested in advancing your career as a PMHNP, D Youville College s nursing program is an ideal place to learn. Established in 1942, the School of Nursing has earned a reputation as a leading resource in the region for high-quality, student-centered education. Courses Requirements Post-BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Degree: D.N.P. Family Nurse Practioner Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan) Degree: M.S. Clinical Component

2 2 NUR 631 Advanced Health Assessment...3 NUR 631L Advanced Health Assessment Lab...1 NUR 634 Health Promotion-Children & Families... 3 NUR 635 Health Promotion-Women... 3 NUR 637 Health Promotion Adults Aging Population... 3 NUR 638 Fnp Practicum in Pediatrics In Pediatrics...3 NUR 639 FNP Practicum-Women Health Care... 3 NUR-640 FNP Clinical Practicum I Adult and Aging Populations.. 1 NUR 641 Clinical Practicum in Adult Health II...4 Total Credits: 24 Research Component NUR 600 Theory Development in Nursing Research...3 NUR 601 Research Methods in Nursing... 3 Supportive Component NUR 632 Advanced Pharmacology...3 NUR 633 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology... 3 Choose Either Project or Thesis Option: Project Option Requirements NUR 610 Project Seminar Design & Proposal...3 NUR 629 Project Advisement: Implement and Evaluation...1 Total Credits: 4 Thesis Option Requirements: GRA 610 Thesis Seminar... 3 GRA 629 Thesis Advisement Total Required for M.S.: Clinical practicum courses include: 1. NUR 638 Family NP Clinical Practicum in Pediatrics 2. NUR 639 Family NP Clinical Practicum in Women s Health Care 3. NUR 640 Family NP Clinical Practicum I in Adult Health and Aging Adults 4. NUR 641 Family NP Clinical Practicum II Preparation courses include: 1. NUR 631 & 631L Advanced Health Assessment and Lab 2. NUR 634 Health Promotion and Primary Care of Children and Families 3. NUR 635 Health Promotion and Primary Care of Women and Families 4. NUR 637 Health Promotion and Primary Care of Adults and Aging Populations Continuing Practicum courses include: 1. NUR 654 Continuing Practicum Peds 2. NUR 655 Continuing Practicum Women's Health 3. NUR 657 Continuing Practicum Adult Students who receive grades below B in courses other than those listed above are subject to the overall policies of the graduate school. Students on probation can take other preparation or supportive courses while on probation. Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice

3 3 Degree: F.N.P. to D.N.P. In the specific area of concentration NUR 701 Health Literacy & Population Health Outcomes... 3 NUR 702 Evidence Based Practice & IT Healthcare Delivery... 4 NUR 703 Biostatistics for Advanced Nurse Leaders...2 NUR 704 Community-Based Care of Aging Population...3 NUR 705 Ethical Topics in Advanced Nursing Practice Seminar...3 NUR 709 Advance Practice Role for Doctoral Nursing Leaders...3 NUR 711 Translational Capstone: I Identify Project... 2 NUR 712 Translational Capstone II: Design And Pilot Project... 2 NUR 713 Translational Capstone III Implement and Evaluation...3 Total Credits: 25 Interdisciplinary Course Work Required for this Major HSA 653 Legal & Ethical Issues in HCO...3 HSA HSA 652 Health Economics & Policy Making OR HSA 648 Intro to Financial Mgmt: Healthcare Budgeting OR NUR 614 Financial Management for Nursing Leaders... 3 HSA HSA 705 Leadership Through Communication OR HSA 670 Health Care Consulting OR NUR 613 Nursing Leadership and Communication...3 Total Credits: 9 Total credits: 34 An individual gap analysis assessment will be made of each applicant's transcripts to determine what additional courses or clinical hours may be needed to satisfy the DNP requirements. Nurse Practioner in Psychiatric Mental Health Track Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health) Degree: M.S. Clinical Component NUR 611 APN Role Transit Policy Sem...2 NUR 631 Advanced Health Assessment...3 NUR 631L Advanced Health Assessment Lab...1 NUR 706 Co-MGT for Medical Disorders for APN's... 1 NUR 707 Foundations of PMH for APRNs I...3 NUR 708 Foundations of PMH for APRNs II...3 NUR 714 Clin Practicum in Comm-Based Family Care...2 NUR 715 Psy Mental Health Clinical Practicum I...3 NUR 716 Psy Mental Health Clinical Practicum II...4 Total Credits: 22 Supportive Component NUR 632 Advanced Pharmacology...3 NUR 633 Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology... 3 NUR 672 Advanced Psychopharmacology... 1 NUR 673 Advanced Psychopathophysiology...1 Total Credits: 8 Research Component NUR 600 Theory Development in Nursing Research...3 NUR 601 Research Methods in Nursing... 3 Project Component

4 4 NUR 610 Project Seminar Design & Proposal...3 NUR 629 Project Advisement Total Credits: 4-6 Total Required for M.S.: 40 Doctor of Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree: D.N.P. In the specific area of concentration: NUR 701 Health Literacy & Population Health Outcomes... 3 NUR 702 Evidence Based Practice & IT Healthcare Delivery... 4 NUR 703 Biostatistics for Advanced Nurse Leaders...2 NUR 704 Community-Based Care of Aging Population...3 NUR 705 Ethical Topics in Advanced Nursing Practice Seminar...3 NUR 709 Advance Practice Role for Doctoral Nursing Leaders...3 NUR 711 Translational Capstone: I Identify Project... 2 NUR 712 Translational Capstone II: Design And Pilot Project... 2 NUR 713 Translational Capstone III Implement and Evaluation...3 NUR 800 Continuing Clinical Practicum Residency... 1 NUR 900 Continuing Capstone Project Advisement... 1 Total Credits: 27 Interdisciplinary course work required for this major: HSA 653 Legal & Ethical Issues in HCO...3 HSA HSA 652 Health Economics & Policy Making OR HSA 648 Intro to Financial Mgmt: Healthcare Budgeting OR NUR 614 Financial Management for Nursing Leaders... 3 HSA HSA 705 Leadership Through Communication OR HSA 670 Health Care Consulting OR NUR 613 Nursing Leadership and Communication...3 Total Credits: 9 Total credits required for Doctor of Nursing Practice (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner): 36* *An individual gap analysis will be made of each applicant s transcripts to determine what additional courses or clinical hours may be needed to satisfy the DNP requirements. Academic Regulations In addition to the general academic regulations, all matriculated students in the nurse practitioner program must fulfill these requirements: 1. Completion of 40 credit-hours (master of science) or 30 credithours (postmaster s certificate) as required. 2. Students on academic probation may not take clinical courses and are limited to six credits per semester while on probation. 3. Students cannot register for clinical courses in the N.P. program until formally accepted into the program. 4. Nurse practitioner students are required to receive at least a B in courses that prepare them for clinical practice and each clinical practicum (NUR 631, NUR 631L, NUR 634, NUR 635, NUR 637, NUR 638, NUR 639, NUR 640S and NUR 641). Students who take NUR 654, 655, or 657 must receive a grade of "S". Students who receive less than a B, including a B-, C+, C or lower in these courses, will have to repeat that course, will be placed on probation and cannot take any of the clinical practicum courses until they raise their grade in the applicable course to at least a B. They are also limited to six credits while on probation. 5. Student responsibilities: The nurse practitioner program is a demanding program in coursework, time, commitment and financial obligation. Due to these responsibilities for the program, students should seriously evaluate the impact that employment may have on their clinical performance and academic progress. Admission Requirements In addition to the general admission requirements for graduate programs at D Youville College, applicants for the master of science degree in family nurse practitioner must present the following: 1. Official transcripts from all college/universities attended. 2. A baccalaureate degree in nursing or an entry-level masters degree or entry-level doctoral degree in nursing.

5 5 3. An overall G.P.A. of at least 3.0. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in nursing, earned more than five years ago, with an overall G.P.A. less than 3.0 but more than or equal to 2.7, who have achieved significant professional success as documented on curricula vitae, may submit an application for consideration. Preferential admissions will be given to applicants with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. 4. Active unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in New York or in Ontario for Canadian students. 5. One year of practice as a registered nurse is recommended. 6. Baccalaureate-level health assessment, pathophysiology and pharmacology courses or equivalent. 7. Two references on clinical performance (supervisor, professor, or colleague). 8. A student who meets the entry requirements and is currently enrolled in a nurse practitioner program at another college or university must obtain a letter from that School of Nursing stating the student is in good standing, not on probation, and able to register for classes. Students who were dismissed from a graduate nursing program will not be considered for admission. School of Nursing Programs in the School of Nursing include undergraduate and graduate degree programs and post-graduate APRN certificates. The entry level professional program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in four academic years. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN for licensure as registered nurses. The program has a strong liberal arts foundation preparatory to and correlated with professional courses. Students begin clinical course work in their sophomore year and complete a variety of clinical experiences before graduation. A special curriculum (RN to BSN) is available for RN students with an associate degree or diploma in nursing. The curriculum offered online, except for clinical experiences, is designed to capitalize on and enhance the knowledge and experience gained from practicing as a professional nurse and from previous college coursework. D'Youville offers master's of science in nursing degree programs in psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP), nursing management and quality leadership, and nursing education with a clinical focus. The PMHNP and FNP programs are also available in the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and the post-graduate advanced practice certificate program. The nurse practitioner programs prepare graduates to apply for and take national certification exams. All programs include a focus on evidence based practice, interdisciplinary healthcare studies, culturally competent healthcare, and collaboration and partnerships with clients, healthcare professionals, and agencies. Graduates are prepared for careers in a multitude of healthcare settings including primary care, community and home health nursing, hospital nursing long-term care nursing, and new independent roles in managed care settings. Employment opportunities vary by specific programs. The baccalaureate degree in nursing, the master degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and the post-graduate APRN certificate at D Youville are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 655 K Street NW, Suite 750 Washington, DC Phone:

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N U R S I N G 53 Master of Science in Nursing Administration Track Education Track Program Purpose The purpose of this program is to prepare nurses at the graduate level as leaders and educators within