Brooks College of Health Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Admission Requirements
Important Dates
How to Apply
Program Curriculum
Academic & Additional Resources
Estimated Cost of Attendance (pdf)
Contact Information
Program Description
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of North Florida is designed as a post-graduate degree program for those who already possess, at a minimum, a Master of Science in Nursing and specialty certification. This program is taught primarily online with two courses taught as a hybrid of online and in-person components (Evidenced-Based Practice I and II).
Program Objectives/Graduate Learning Outcomes:
Objectives for the program are based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing essentials for Doctoral Education for Advanced Practice (2006). The program objectives build upon those for the masters in nursing program. The objectives (graduate learning outcomes) for the DNP program state that upon completion of the program the graduate will be able to:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate new practice approaches based on scientific knowledge;
- Ensure accountability for quality care and patient safety for populations with whom they work;
- Demonstrate analytical methodologies for the evaluation of clinical practice and the application of scientific evidence;
- Utilize technological information systems to evaluate outcomes of care, health care delivery, and quality improvement;
- Develop, evaluate, and provide leadership for health care policy which shapes health care financing, regulation, and delivery;
- Work collaboratively with transdisciplinary teams to meet health care needs of individuals and populations;
- Analyze epidemiological, biostatistical, environmental, and occupational data for the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of clinical prevention and population health; and,
- Base practice on the application of biophysical, psychosocial, behavioral, sociopolitical, cultural, economic, ethical and nursing science as appropriate to area of specialization.
Admission Requirements
The program will require specific admission requirements above and beyond the ones currently required by the University. Admission requirements for the DNP program include:
1. Masters degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program and certification in area of clinical practice (NP, CRNA, Nursing Administration, CNS);
2. Minimum graduate GPA of 3.30;
3. Minimum score of 1000 on the GRE (verbal and quantitative combined) or a minimum MAT score of 410;
4. Negative background check and negative drug screening ( required only upon admission);
5. Hold an active license as a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse in the jurisdiction in which you practice;
6. A portfolio to include 7 items (format directions below): |
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a. Current resume or curriculum vitae;
b. Statement describing your educational preparation;
c. Description of past clinical experiences including role and function;
d. Identification of scholarly endeavors;
e. Description of professional and community activities;
f. Statement identifying a clinical question arising from your current nursing practice environment regarding something that you believe needs to change or improve. Briefly discuss the background of the issue or clinical question/problem in your current nursing practice environment and identify the population and desired outcomes, as well as potential interventions;
g. Copy of current nursing license and certification in practice area; and |
| 7. Three (3) letters of reference, which address academic ability and clinical skills. |
Submit all materials to the following address:
The Graduate School,
University of North Florida,
1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing.
* Transcripts, GRE/MAT scores, and reference letters should arrive at the Graduate School under separate cover as sealed, official documents. The portfolio should be submitted in a ½” – 1” 3-ring binder to include a Table of Contents and labeled, divided sections. Your name should appear in the header on every page of the portfolio. Please number the pages in sections that include more than one page.
Important Dates
Graduate Nursing Application Deadlines (pdf)
How to apply
There is no separate application to the Nursing programs at UNF; apply using the steps that follow:
1. UNF Graduate Application for Admission
Online
Paper
2. Graduate Student Update Form (for returning applicants/students)
All applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications, necessary application fees, transcripts, test scores, and supplemental materials are submitted directly to the UNF Graduate School at 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224. Receipt of materials may be verified with the Graduate School at 904.620.1360. All materials must be received by the application deadline for consideration. Do not submit materials to the School of Nursing unless requested to do so please.
Note that effective immediately for applications to any nursing program. A valid, current email address must be provided when completing the application form. Current UNF students will only be contacted at their school email accounts. Transfers will be contacted at the email address provided on the application since UNF email accounts are not generated until admission is granted. For written applications please use clear, large print to avoid errors. We will contact applicants regarding missing application items at the email address on file. Official decision letters will go via US Postal Service.
Program Curriculum
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Curriculum Course Levels
DNP students begin with Level I courses
Level I Courses
NGR 7797 Role Development in Advanced Practice Nursing
NGR 7871 Health Informatics for Advanced Practice
DNP Students must be concurrently enrolled in or have completed Level I courses to enroll in Level II courses
Level II Courses
NGR 6673 Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Practice
NGR 7843 Statistical Interpretation for Advanced Practice
NGR 6892 Public Policy Implications for Advance Practice
NGR 7177 Advanced Bioscience (Practice Track)
NGR 7179 Advanced Pharmacologic Management (Practice Track)
NGR 6726 Quality Management for Advanced Nursing Practice (Administration Track)
HSA 6435 Health Economics (Administration Track)
DNP students must have completed Level I and Level II courses before enrolling in Level III courses
Level III Courses
NGR 7850 Evidence-Based Practice I
NGR 7851 Evidence-Based Practice II
NGR 7796 Practice Management in Advanced Nursing and Healthcare (Practice Track)
NGR 7946 Residency in Advanced Nursing Practice
NGR 7974 Doctoral Project
DNP students in the Practice Track have 1 elective, which may be taken as desired
DNP students in the Administration Track have 2 electives, which may be taken as desired
Suggested Full-Time DNP Sequence
| First Semester
(Fall) |
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NGR 7797 |
3 credits |
Role Development in Advanced Practice Nursing |
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NGR 7871 |
3 credits |
Health Informatics for Advanced Practice |
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NGR 6673 |
3 credits |
Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Practice |
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9 credits |
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| Second Semester (Spring) |
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NGR 7843 |
3 credits |
Statistical Interpretation for Advanced Practice |
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HSA 6905 |
3 credits |
Health Policy |
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NGR 7177 |
3 credits |
Advanced Bioscience (Practice Track) |
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OR |
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NGR 6726 |
3 credits |
Quality Management for Advanced Nursing Practice (Administration Track) |
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9 credits |
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| Third Semester (Summer) |
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NGR 7179 |
3 credits |
Advanced Pharmacologic Management (Practice Track) |
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OR |
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HSA 6435 |
3 credits |
Health Economics (Administration Track) |
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Elective |
3 credits |
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6 credits |
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| Fourth Semester (Fall) |
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NGR 7850 |
3 credits |
Evidence-Based Practice I |
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NGR 7946 |
3 credits |
Residency in Advanced Nursing Practice |
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NGR 7796 |
3 credits |
Practice Management in Advanced Nursing and Healthcare (Practice Track) |
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OR |
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Elective |
3 credits |
(Administration Track) |
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9 credits |
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| Fifth Semester (Spring) |
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NGR 7851 |
3 credits |
Evidence-Based Practice II |
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NGR 7946 |
6 credits |
Residency in Advanced Nursing Practice |
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9 credits |
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| Sixth Semester (Summer) |
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NGR 7974 |
6 credits |
Doctoral Project |
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6 credits |
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Suggested Part-Time DNP Sequence
| First Semester
(Fall) |
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NGR 7797 |
3 credits |
Role Development in Advanced Practice Nursing |
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NGR 7871 |
3 credits |
Health Informatics for Advanced Practice |
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6 credits |
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| Second Semester (Spring) |
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NGR 7843 |
3 credits |
Statistical Interpretation for Advanced Practice |
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NGR 7177 |
3 credits |
Advanced Bioscience (Practice Track) |
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OR |
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NGR 6726 |
3 credits |
Quality Management for Advanced Nursing Practice (Administration Track) |
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6 credits |
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| Third Semester (Summer) |
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NGR 7179 |
3 credits |
Advanced Pharmacologic Management (Practice Track) |
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OR |
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HSA 6435 |
3 credits |
Health Economics (Administration Track) |
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3 credits |
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| Fourth Semester (Fall) |
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NGR 6673 |
3 credits |
Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Practice |
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NGR 7796 |
3 credits |
Practice Management in Advanced Nursing and Healthcare (Practice Track) |
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OR |
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Elective |
3 credits |
(Administration Track) |
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6 credits |
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| Fifth Semester (Spring) |
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NGR 6892 |
3 credits |
Public Policy Implications for Advance Practice |
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NGR 7946 |
6 credits |
Residency in Advanced Nursing Practice |
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6 credits |
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| Sixth Semester (Summer) |
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Elective |
3credits |
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3credits |
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| Seventh Semester (Fall) |
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NGR 7850 |
3 credits |
Evidence-Based Practice I |
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NGR 7946 |
3 credits |
Residency in Advanced Nursing Practice |
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6 credits |
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| Eighth Semester (Spring) |
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NGR 7851 |
3 credits |
Evidence-Based Practice II |
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NGR 7946 |
3 credits |
Residency in Advanced Nursing Practice |
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6 credits |
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| Ninth Semester (Summer) |
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NGR 7974 |
6 credits |
Doctoral Project |
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6 credits |
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Graduation from the program will be contingent on the student completing all the requirements of the program, including the Doctoral project and the Residency in Advanced Nursing Practice. In addition all students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Academic & Additional Resources
UNF Graduate School
UNF Graduate Catalog
UNF Course Schedules
Contact the School of Nursing 904.620.2684
School of Nursing
Brooks College of
Health

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