Online Nursing Programs Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Post-Master s Nurse Practitioner Certificates Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice with Nurse Practitioner Concentration (DNP-NP) Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP)
BECOME A HOLISTIC CAREGIVER Whether you seek an MSN, Post-Master s NP Certificate, DNP, DNP-NP, or BSN to DNP, Maryvillle University s online programs take nursing education to an exceptional level. Each program is designed to teach you the totality of patient wellness, preparing you to become a transformational, comprehensive caregiver. Our student-centered approach to advanced education begins with a solid nursing foundation that builds on your instinctual need to care. Our innovative curriculum emphasizes the way evidence-based practice can drive positive change in your organization and throughout the nation s evolving health care environment. Earning this degree is about more than your career advancement. It s about helping you transcend the traditional nursing role to proactively find health care solutions. With the online programs at Maryville, you can graduate as a nursing leader who is skilled, compassionate, engaged, and educated to not only impact the lives of your patients and their families, but also to stand confidently at the front lines of health care and navigate the complex challenges ahead.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) PROGRAM Graduate Nursing Foundation Courses (12 credit hours) Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 3 Health Care Policy 3 Leadership and Quality 3 Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse 3 Health Promotion / Disease Prevention 3 Depending on chosen concentration, students will complete the AGPCNP, AGACNP, PNP, FNP, or PMHNP core courses. Please see page 5 to review concentration courses. Total Credit Hours for MSN AGPCNP Concentration 41 AGACNP Concentration 47 PNP Concentration 44 FNP Concentration 47 PMHNP Concentration 50 CURRICULUM Maryville s innovative curriculum blends research, theory, and evidencebased practice to teach students how to provide holistic patient care that is highly effective and delivered with the utmost compassion. The courses emphasize disease prevention and management, counseling, and health and wellness education. BSN TO DNP PROGRAM Graduate Nursing Foundation Courses (6 credit hours) Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 3 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing 3 Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse 3 Health Promotion / Disease Prevention 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice Courses (24 credit hours) Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 Foundations of Clinical Scholarship 3 Integrating and Synthesizing Research 3 Advanced Health Policy 3 Graduate Statistics 3 Organizations and Systems Leadership 3 Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project Courses (9 credit hours) Clinical Inquiry I 3 Clinical Inquiry II 3 Clinical Inquiry III 3 Depending on chosen concentration, students will complete the AGPCNP, AGACNP, PNP, FNP, or PMHNP core courses. Please see page 5 to review concentration courses. Total Credit Hours for BSN to DNP AGPCNP Concentration 68 AGACNP Concentration 74 PNP Concentration 71 FNP Concentration 74 PMHNP Concentration 77
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP) PROGRAM Obtaining my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree was an essential component to help prepare me to be a change agent in our diverse health care system. Dr. Marvin Cohen DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, CHES Maryville University Online DNP Program Graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice Courses (24 credit hours) Graduate Statistics 3 Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 Foundations of Clinical Scholarship 3 Integrating and Synthesizing Research 3 Advanced Health Policy 3 Organizations and Systems Leadership 3 Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project Courses (9 credit hours) Clinical Inquiry I 3 Clinical Inquiry II 3 Clinical Inquiry III 3 33 Total Credit Hours for DNP DNP-NP PROGRAM DNP-NP students complete all of the DNP and Scholarly Project courses (11 courses, 33 credit hours), plus Nurse Practitioner Core courses (5 courses, 17 credit hours) and associated NP concentration courses (number of courses varies by concentration). Professional Role Development 3 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention 3 Depending on chosen concentration, students will complete the AGPCNP, AGACNP, PNP, FNP, or PMHNP core courses. Please see page 5 to review concentration courses. Doctor of Nursing Practice Courses (24 credit hours) Graduate Statistics 3 Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 Foundations of Clinical Scholarship 3 Integrating and Synthesizing Research 3 Advanced Health Policy 3 Organizations and Systems Leadership 3 Quality and Patient Safety in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Ethics for Advanced Nursing Practice 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project Courses (9 credit hours) Clinical Inquiry I 3 Clinical Inquiry II 3 Clinical Inquiry III 3 Total Credit Hours for Post-MSN DNP-NP PNP Concentration 65 FNP Concentration 68 AGPCNP Concentration 62 AGACNP Concentration 68 PMHNP Concentration 71
POST-MASTER S NP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Professional Role Development: Advanced Practice Nurse 3 Health Promotion / Disease Prevention 3 Depending on chosen concentration, students will complete the AGPCNP, AGACNP, PNP, FNP, or PMHNP core courses. Please see page 5 to review concentration courses. Total Credit Hours for Post-Master s NP Certificate AGPCNP Concentration 29 AGACNP Concentration 35 PNP Concentration 32 FNP Concentration 35 PMHNP Concentration 38 CONCENTRATION CORE COURSES The Nursing Profession Is Advancing. Are You? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job openings for nurse practitioners are expected to INCREASE BY 31% through 2024. Pediatric Primary Care (PNP) Courses (15 credit hours) Health Promotion of the Pediatric Population 3 Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis I 3 Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum I 3 Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis II 3 Pediatric Assessment & Diagnosis Practicum II 3 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Courses (18 credit hours) Adult-Gerontology Health Care I 3 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 3 Adult-Gerontology Health Care II 3 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 3 Pediatric/Family Health Care III 3 Pediatric/Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 3 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP) Courses (12 credit hours) Adult-Gerontology Health Care I 3 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 3 Adult-Gerontology Health Care II 3 Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 3 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) Courses (18 credit hours) Acute Care Diagnosis & Management I 3 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum I 3 Acute Care Diagnosis & Management II 3 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II 3 Acute Care Diagnosis & Management III 3 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III 3 Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) Courses (21 credit hours) Psychopharmacology & Mental Health Assessment 3 Psychiatric-Mental Health Diagnosis & Management I 3 Psychiatric-Mental Health Diagnosis & Management Practicum I 3 Psychiatric-Mental Health Diagnosis & Management II 3 Psychiatric-Mental Health Diagnosis & Management Practicum II 3 Psychiatric-Mental Health Diagnosis & Management III 3 Psychiatric-Mental Health Diagnosis & Management Practicum III 3
About Maryville Founded in 1872, Maryville University is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of more than 6,800 students. Maryville offers over 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master s, and doctoral levels to students from 50 states and 55 countries. About the Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker College of Health Professions Maryville University s School of Health Professions leverages collaborative partnerships between students and faculty to educate competent, empathetic, caring, and reflective practitioners who effectively and ethically address current and future health care needs in a global community. Regarding nursing in particular, the goal of the school is to educate culturally competent practitioners, regardless of level, who possess clinical and research skills that are an important part of effective patient care as well as essential to becoming a transformative leader in the field of nursing. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Those aspiring to become Maryville nurses must meet these basic admission requirements. MSN Post- MSN NP Certificate DNP DNP-NP BSN to DNP BSN degree from a regionally accredited institution and ACEN/CCNE-accredited program MS or MSN degree from a regionally accredited institution and ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in all college work Minimum of a 3.25 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in all college work Current unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the United States Current board certification as an advanced practice nurse Three letters of recommendation: Minimum of one academic and one clinical Copy of curriculum vitae or resume 500-word essay describing your interest in becoming a nurse practitioner and how you plan to use your education to affect patient outcomes Three-page essay, double spaced: Describe 3 experiences that have prepared you for doctoral study; one from previous graduate work, one from practice, and one that reflects your strengths. Additionally, describe a problem within your practice that would lend itself to a scholarly project and include academic literature to support the project. Three-page essay, double spaced: Describe 3 experiences that have prepared you for doctoral study and the nurse practitioner role; one from previous nursing coursework, one from an experience as a practicing nurse, and one that reflects your strengths. Additionally, describe a problem that interests you and would lend itself to a scholarly project; include academic literature to support the project. Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience Accreditations and Rankings Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Top 100 Values in Private Universities by Kiplinger s Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report