2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Doctor of Nursing Practice D.N.P.


The online post-master’s DNP program has been designed for certified advanced practice nurses to be experts in specialized advanced nursing practice (AACN, 2006). The program is comprised of 33 credits over five semesters. Additional content beyond the MSN includes: systems thinking; patient safety and quality; ethics in advanced nursing practice; health policy aimed at patient advocacy; and the completion of a scholarly project that uses evidence-based practice.

Maryville also offers an online post-BSN DNP program. This program is a combination of both MSN and DNP course work and has four concentrations: a) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, b) Family Nurse Practitioner, c) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and d) Pediatric (Primary Care) Nurse Practitioner. The program consists of 68-74 credits. For specific course listings, contact an enrollment advisor.

Contact our online office at 1-877-830-4636 or visit the Maryville University website for online nursing programs.

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BSN-DNP PROGRAM


This program is designed for students with a BSN who desire to pursue a DNP degree with concentrations in the following four areas:

  • Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

  • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

  • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP)

The BSN-DNP program is comprised of 68 to 74 credits depending on the nurse practitioner concentration the student wishes to pursue. Graduates will be eligible to take the certification examination for their respective specialty. In addition to MSN core courses and nurse practitioner core and specialty courses, the students will take courses that include the following content: systems thinking; patient safety and quality; ethics in advanced nursing practice; health policy aimed at patient advocacy; and the completion of a scholarly project that uses evidence-based practice.  A typical progression plan is found below, although students work closely with their advisor to plan course progression.

Semester 1:   NURS 600 and NURS 701

Semester 2:   NURS 710, 601 and 700

Semester 3:   NURS 709, 603 and 703

Semester 4:   NURS 704 and NURS 708

Semester 5:   NURS 610 and NURS 702

Semester 6:   NURS 611 and NURS 615

Semester 7:   NURS 650 (for PPCNP only) and NURS 612

Semester 8:   NURS 620/621 (AGPCNP) OR NURS 640/641 (AGACNP) OR NURS 651/652 (PPCNP)

Semester 9:   NURS 623/624 (AGPCNP) OR NURS 642/643 (AGACNP) OR NURS 653/654 (PPCNP)

Semester 10: NURS 629/630 (FNP) OR NURS 644/645 (AGACNP) OR NURS 705 (AGPCNP and PPCNP)

Semester 11: NURS 705 (FNP and AGACNP) OR NURS 706 and NURS 707 (ACPCNP and PPCNP)

Semester 12: NURS 706 and NURS 707 (FNP and AGACNP)